WebsiteContentSEOCreator
Aaron Goes Outdoors
Cedar Falls, IA
My own brand and content/SEO testbed: a custom site with live YouTube feeds, an honest-review blog, and camper rental.
aarongoesoutdoors.com ↗26K views, from zero
Marketing consultant in Cedar Falls, Iowa: I build brands that pull their weight.
I'm Aaron Jarnagin, a marketing consultant and agency owner in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Ex-nonprofit marketing director and agency pro, now helping businesses and creators grow. Honest strategy, real results, and a dash of Diet Coke in the whisky.
Find me on LinkedIn and at Integrity Grove.
Out of the office? Try Aaron Goes Outdoors.
Overview
Marketing consultant and agency owner, taking brands from first idea to real results.
A business that needs a plan, or a creative idea you've been sitting on. Either way, let's talk.
Say helloCedar Falls, Iowa
I'm a
Marketing Consultant|
Brand strategyContent & socialSEO & local searchWebsites
2.4M+
Reached in one campaign
$100K+
Marketing budgets managed
10+ yrs
Across agency, brand & econ dev
7+ states
Where my work has landed
A brand is the legs a business stands on, not a worthless expense.Aaron JarnaginOwner, Integrity Grove
How I work
Simple, and built to compound. Every dollar gets a job, and every piece of work ties back to the plan.
No filler, no fluff. The brand becomes an asset, not an expense.
01
Strategy
We nail down who you're for and what you stand for, so every dollar has a job.
02
Build
Content, website, and campaigns built to match the plan. Honest work, no filler.
03
Grow
Measure, refine, repeat. The brand becomes an asset, not an expense.
Experience
A decade of getting brands found
2024 – Now
Owner & Strategy Lead
My own agency, run with my brother. Consulting, content, and websites for growing businesses, plus real estate and side ventures with my wife.
2021 – 2024
Brand Strategist
Pixel Labs Marketing Agency
Led creative teams and owned client relationships, from pitch to delivery.
Teams of 6writers & video producers$100Ksin new business closed
2020 – 2021
Director of Marketing
Grow Cedar Valley
Ran a six-figure budget across social, email, and print, and presented to councils, boards, and investors.
+7%regional brand recognition
2018 – 2020
Marketing Specialist
Grow Cedar Valley · Live the Valley
Led a digital talent-attraction campaign for the Cedar Valley, plus custom relocation tools and an award-winning magazine.
2.4M+reached onlineAward2018 Iowa Publication of the Year
Grow Cedar Valley · Video
The Iowan Project
Filmed in Denver, CO, from my time at Grow Cedar Valley, where the job was making people picture a life in the Cedar Valley.
Read the Live the Valley storySelected work
Projects across the country
Filter by what you need, or explore the map to see where the work lives.
Where the work livesProjectsYour brand here
Cedar Falls based, with projects from Colorado to Pennsylvania and Michigan to Arkansas. Hover a pin to see the project.
VideoCampaign
The Iowan Project
Denver, CO
Filmed in Denver for Grow Cedar Valley, as part of making people picture a life in the Cedar Valley.
VideoContentCreator
Mackinac Island Trip
Mackinac Island, MI
The Mackinac Bridge, the boat ride over, and the sounds of the island, for the Aaron Goes Outdoors channel.
WebsiteContentSEO
Locking Profits
North Carolina
Formerly Jyles FBA. A reselling, collecting, and investing community: short-form content, keyword articles, and custom tools built into the site.
lockingprofits.com ↗1M+ reach, 10x searches
WebsiteLocal business
Midwest Vac Professionals
Panora, IA
Hydro excavation, CCTV pipe inspection, and storm drain cleaning. A bold, service-first site built around quote requests.
WebsiteManufacturing
Cooper Gear & Manufacturing
Anderson, MO
Precision-machined gears since 1994. An industrial site that shows off capabilities and drives quote requests.
WebsiteLocal business
J&E Home Remodeling
Springdale, AR
Home and outdoor remodeling from Fayetteville to Bentonville, with a project showcase and articles.
WebsiteLocal business
Ashley Bermel
Iowa City, IA
Real estate site for an Iowa City Corridor Realtor, with a relocation guide up front.
WebsiteLocal business
Jesse's Embers
Des Moines, IA
Steaks and seafood on Ingersoll since 1963. A warm, classic site with the menu, hours, and history a click away.
WebsiteLocal business
BDA Homes
Ames, IA
Custom home builder in Ames with cost-plus pricing. Gallery, floor plans, and homes for sale up front.
WebsiteLocal business
C&C Renovations
Bentonville, AR
Home and commercial remodeling across Northwest Arkansas, with an estimate request built right into the homepage.
WebsiteLocal business
Lance Johnson Building Company
Springdale, AR
Custom homes and communities across Northwest Arkansas since 1992. Gallery, homes for sale, and a warranty form.
WebsiteLocal business
Spoke Society
Philadelphia, PA
Fishtown's first cycle and strength studio. An energetic site built to get people booked into class.
WebsiteLocal business
RS Defense Group
Springdale & Little Rock, AR
Professional security for high-risk environments across Arkansas and beyond. A bold site built around quote requests.
No projects in that category yet. Yours could be first.
Frequently asked questions
Based in Cedar Falls. Working everywhere.
If you're in the Cedar Valley, let's grab coffee. If you're anywhere else, we'll do it over a call. Same honest work either way.
Cedar Falls, IA (HQ)WaterlooCedar ValleyIowaNationwideRemote
Do you work with businesses outside Cedar Falls?
Yes. I'm based in Cedar Falls, Iowa and work with clients across the country, in person locally and remotely everywhere else.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Marketing and brand strategy, content and social, SEO and local search, and websites. Businesses, creators, and one-off creative projects all welcome.
How much does a project cost?
It depends on scope. Tell me what you're after and I'll come back with a clear, honest number, no surprises.
Can you help if I already have a marketing team?
Absolutely. I often come in as a strategist or consultant to sharpen the plan and keep the work accountable, then get out of your team's way.
Get in touch
It's time to build something that pulls its weight. Let's talk about your project.
aaron@aaronjarnagin.com