reputation builders for the world’s most ambitious creative companies.













WHO WE WORK WITH
What They Say About Us
"I'm really proud of the work we've done together because I really do think we've made a significant dent in the industry."
Jonathan Mildenhall, AKA current client, multi-award-winner, globally recognized speaker, author, CMO, entrepreneur, board member
"Kerrie has helped put SYLVAIN on the map. The team is an extension of your own. They understand our business story, have increased our global media presence and they established a reputation for us that feels right - and continues to grow."
Alain Sylvain, Founder, Sylvain
"Working with the team gave us perspective. They held a mirror to us and made us think harder about who we were and how we wanted to show up in the world. For that I will be eternally grateful."
Guy Lambert, Global CEO, JKR AKA award-winning brand architecture and packaging design veteran
“The platonic ideal of someone you want fighting your corner. Smart, savvy, strategic and endlessly focused on your success."
Wesley ter Haar, Founder, Monks. AKA Adweek Creative 100, 150+ Cannes Lions, All-time FWA Awards Leader, Cannes Lions Digital Jury Chair, ADWEEK Inaugural AI Agency of the Year, One Show AI Pioneer
The team
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Jake Neske
Jake Neske founded Hustle in 2011 along with Anya Zander. Amongst other deep relationships and significant industry impact, Jake spearheaded Monks' U.S. expansion, growing the company from 50 to over 1,000 employees before its landmark acquisition. His decade-long partnership with Jam3 saw the team expand from 8 to 200 before a merger. Under his leadership, Tool of North America has consistently been an Ad Age A-List agency, marking nine of the last ten years with exceptional growth and recognition in the industry.
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Kerrie Finch
Kerrie Finch, founder of the FINCH factor, excels in positioning, communications, and reputation management, helping brands and leaders become thought pioneers in creative innovation and emerging tech. Her clients range from Airbnb to Diageo and Saatchi LA. As MediaMonks’ strategic partner for 12 years, she helped the company grow exponentially before its historic acquisition. A sought-after speaker and host, she is deeply engaged in the world’s most influential creative conferences, including Cannes Lions, CICLOPE, ADCE, and SXSW.
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Gully Flowers
Gully Flowers is a strategic advisor and leader to some of the world's most ambitious brands and agencies. With 25 years across brand, agency, and production, he has a broad perspective on the creative industry. As a partner at Hustle, he has earned industry respect through speaking, judging, and consulting at events such as SXSW and AAF. His approach is rooted in trust, quality, and an inspiring global background—from Australia’s wild landscapes to America's vibrant cities.
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What we do
We help creative teams earn the reputation they deserve. In-house agencies. Creative & Production. Design-led brands. We work with the people shaping the future of creativity and make sure the world sees what makes them exceptional. Our process is simple, focused, and built for impact.
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POSITIONING STRATEGY
We believe in building brand legacies that resonate on a human level—strategies that not only differentiate, but inspire. With a track record of turning vision into influence, we ensure your brand’s story isn’t just heard—it’s remembered, repeated, and revered.
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LEADERSHIP NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Your leaders don’t just represent the brand. They are the brand. We work directly with founders, executives, and emerging voices to shape personal narratives that align with company vision—cutting through the noise of today’s attention economy.
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REPUTATION ARCHITECTURE
Reputation isn’t what you say. It’s what they say when you leave the room. We help brands build the kind of reputations that precede them—in boardrooms, headlines, and hiring conversations.
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STRATEGIC PERMEATION
Reputation isn’t static. It’s sustained. We work daily to ensure your leadership, brand, and point of view show up in the right rooms, feeds, festivals, and headlines. So your message isn’t just crafted. It’s carried. And it lands exactly where influence lives.