Fan Club
“What impressed me was that EVERYONE in the room actively participated which has not been my experience at other ideations. I think that speaks for the participants in the room and for our fearless facilitator. Thanks everyone and kudos to you Sandie!”
M.T., Vice President Marketing, Lamplight
“Sandie is an expert problem solver and facilitator. She digs in to do her homework with preliminary research and clearly defines the problem. Based on that understanding Sandie develops ideation exercises appropriate to the problem and suited to the attendees in the session. She has a wonderful ability to guide a session while allowing the free flow of information. Her top line reports are extremely detailed and link the business, marketing and creative objectives within the context of the problem being addressed.”
G.G., Director Brand Design, Strategy & Planning, Kaleidoscope
“I’ve known Sandie for over 15 years and have worked with her several times. She is always upbeat, creative, flexible, easy to work with and her pricing is very reasonable. No job is too big … or too small. She gives 110% no matter what. She has proved to be a valuable asset on every project!”
B.C., Director Consumer/Market Insights, Chattem, Inc.
“We’ve hired Laura repeatdly to come in and help us do several projects. She is GREAT at what she does and delivers very high quality work consistently. She adapts well to any environment and is delivering great results based on superior marketing and brand expertise. I strongly recommend her and her company, Sandstorm!”
J.V, Senior Brand Manager, The Kroger Company
“Sandstorm conducts the most creative innovation sessions I’ve ever attended. I will never forget the South Beach session we had with a major juice manufacturer. The tours of the fruit groves for inspiration was pure genius!”
V.B. , former Director Industrial Design, brandimage
“Sandie, we would be lost without your help on these concepts. By sharing your consumer expertise in the health and beauty segment (insights and perceptions), you have created strong concepts for testing!”
M. G., CEO, Wave Rx, Inc.
“I’ve had the pleasure to work with Sandstorm on MANY occasions… they have only further solidified their reputation as a top-tier facilitation company and ideation partner.”
T. G., former Director Innovation, Dr Pepper Snapple Group
“Laura has a great knowledge of innovation, understands and can manage marketing, brand strategy, design and the politics of making things happen in big organizations. But by far the best thing about Laura is her energy and humor.
J.A., Buyology inc.
“I have worked with Sandstorm on several P&G projects. Sandie has tremendous skills as a facilitator, can lead a large, diverse group and is a strong contributor to concept writing. In fact, two concepts that materialized from her sessions are part of P&G’s new product initiative pipeline today.”
A. T., Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble
“Laura is full of energy, smart, strategic and fun… her passion for innovation and creative thinking enables her to be a valued consultant. Laura’s a gem!”
T.C., Global Design Firm
“The strategic planning session has proven to be a strong platform for change and innovation across all three brands. I knew you’d be able to help us break through some of the barriers we’ve struggled to overcome. Looking forward to next year’s session!”
R.L., Sr. VP & Director of Marketing, Presbyterian Foundation
“Sandie is a great innovation partner, and can design, lead and develop new products/services innovation. She is one of single best concept writers I’ve ever worked with and one of those highly reliable, lovely to work with human beings.”
J.A., former CMO , laga
“Laura is an awesome talent and wonderful team player. She’s always lending a hand and doing whatever is needed for the success of the mission! I highly recommend her!”
J.R., Director of New Business Development, Zaptivity
“I worked with Laura both as a client and then as a colleague. She is bright, dedicated, and passionate about problem solving and building relationships with clients.”
T.G., former VP Innovation, Dr Pepper Snapple Group
“Sandie is an exceptional innovator. She is strategic, creative and fun! She understands how to leverage insights and develop a strategy to help create game-changers.”
T.C. , former VP Marketing & Sales, LaunchForce
“Sandie is an expert in her field (consumer-centric strategy), and is willing to go the extra mile.”
J.T., Senior Consultant, TCG
“Your professionalism and expertise was exactly what we needed to identify the most powerful insights from the research sessions.”
J.S., Director of Marketing and Communications, Mount Notre Dame High School
“I thought the ideation forum was really well done. I was impressed with all of the clever ways you used to draw the creativity out of everyone. Clearly, a lot of advanced prep on your part!”
R.C., Partner, ArchPoint Consulting
