Less really is more

We turn complexity into clarity, strategy into success.

We are a boutique agency focused on working with a small number of clients who see the value of investing in marketing to build a brand while receiving a return on investment. We enjoy what we do and we want to work with people who enjoy what they do.

Crafting Tomorrow's Brands Today

Do you have excess capacity within your business?

Most clients are looking for leads, sales or similar. We want to make sure you can handle the influx of inquiries.

How motivated are you to fill it?

We're pretty good at figuring out if you are or aren't. We're not looking to convince anyone marketing is a good idea, there are enough people out there that know.

Are you/your team committed to being a part of the process?

We understand you're busy but you are often the key to success. So we'll schedule photo/video shoots, interviews, etc around your schedule. We need quality content to do quality marketing.

We're looking for long-term relationships.

We do take on smaller jobs when it works for us, but our priority is to work with clients who see value in marketing and require ongoing services.

Why Sharp End Marketing?

We are your outsourced marketing department. You get a broader mix of strategy, creative, and execution experience than one part-time or full-time role can usually provide.

We have the skills and experience to build and execute a solid plan. We want you to invest in your business and grow brand equity—not simply feed advertising platforms. Advertising has a role, but relevant, engaging, and entertaining content keeps working long after a campaign ends.

Explore our marketing services or read the thinking behind our approach in the Sharp End blog.

The Folks Behind the Brand

Behind every successful project at Sharp End is a team bringing practical experience, creative thinking, and distinct perspectives to the table.

Chris Ricard, Sharp End Marketing

Chris Ricard

Serial Entrepreneur, Always Marketing Strategy First!

Chris brings experience building and operating ventures across web design, hosting, publishing, training, and entertainment. He has taught marketing at Douglas College since 2018 and pairs practical business experience with strategy-first thinking.

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Larry Toube, Sharp End Marketing

Larry Toube

Design Thinking, Crafting Ideas into Impactful Realities

Larry brings more than 20 years of experience shaping web, mobile, and social experiences. He combines creative direction, technology, and hands-on collaboration to build user-focused work that engages audiences and drives meaningful results.

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Where Marketing Ideas Come to Life

Our offices are located deep in the forested mountains on Vancouver's North Shore, where time outdoors keeps us curious and constantly finding inspiration.

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Let's talk about how we can help your business grow.