Lending his experience and expertise to others, Howard has been engaged by world-class companies to help them achieve even greater success in a crowded marketplace … whether it’s through conducting proprietary market research, gathering competitive intelligence, crafting strategic marketing initiatives, or creating compelling communication campaigns.
“Howard’s decision to offer consulting services is good news for the design industry. He is one of the most creative and talented marketing people I have ever seen.”
– Mark Zweig, Founder and CEO, Zweig Group
Believing “Those who can, teach,” Howard has conducted dozens of marketing clinics and taught hundreds of workshops and classes. His writings have been widely published in books, magazines and websites, and he has taught classes at Cornell, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USC, and University of Hawaii.
“Howard has tremendous insights into branding by design. His original research on the subject captivated my students and industry professionals alike.”
– Chekitan Dev, Professor, Cornell University
“I’ve taken a lot of workshops on sales and business, and I don’t think that any have come close to the amount of value that I got from Howard’s series.”
– Sonny Lessary, ADMOR
Howard has served as mentor and coach to many in the business. He believes that the most effective results come from real-life, real-time guidance while learning by doing.
“I can say without hesitation that the best benefit I had in my new position was Howard’s guidance, counsel and mentorship. I learned more from him than anyone else I’ve worked with before, and that’s saying A LOT.”
- Drew Henmi, Business Development, de Reus Architects
Howard has delivered keynote speeches and presentations throughout the U.S. as well as in Rome, Budapest, Dubai, Moscow, Cannes, Beijing and Shanghai. A hallmark of his talks is that they are packed full of value, insights, and humor.
“Howard, your terrific presentation received universal high marks on content and insight. Many remarked that you were the best speaker we ever had. Everyone got something out of it that was immediately actionable and applicable to their business.”
– Mark (Rusty) Sherwood, Principal, FMI Center for Strategic Leadership
“Howard’s session was particularly energizing – it made me want to jump in and fire up the troops back at the office!”
– Mary Moore, Associate Principal, Syska Hennessy Group, Inc.
A recent sampling of speaking and teaching engagements
“How to Build Your Brand to Grow Your Business”
SMPS Hawaii
“What’s Next in Luxury Hotel Design?” (Roundtable Moderator)
Hotel Investment Conference Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong
“Correlating Design and The Bottom Line”
KA Connect, San Francisco, CA
“David Slays Goliath: How to Win That Big Job Against All Odds”
Build Business National Conference, San Francisco, CA
“David Slays Goliath: How to Win That Big Job Against All Odds”
AGC National Conference, Honolulu, HI
“Career Tracks for Marketing And Non-Technical Staff”
SMPS Lunch+Learn, Honolulu, HI
“The Three Marketeers: Dueling Your Way Forward to a Victorious Career Path”
SMPS Pacific Regional Conference, San Diego, CA
“Cultural Considerations: Asking for Feedback from Foreign Clients”
Client Experience Conference, Dallas, TX
“The Importance of Your Brand: What You Need To Know”
SMPS Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
"Marketing and Business Development for Entrepreneurial Start-Ups"
XLR8UH, Honolulu, HI
“How Can Imaginative Design Drive Business for Hotels?” (Roundtable Moderator)
Hotel Investment Conference Asia-Pacific, Singapore
"The Traditional Marketing Playbook is Dead. Are You Ready?”
SMPS Pacific Regional Conference, San Diego, CA
“How to Handle Client Debriefings”
SMPS Lunch + Learn, Honolulu, HI
“Who Are You? Why You Need to Define Your Brand”
USC Architecture XED (Executive Education & Professional Development), Los Angeles, CA
“What Your Clients Are Not Telling You (But Really Want You To Know)”
BDNY National Conference, New York, NY
“Disruptive Digital Technologies That Will Transform Your Business”
Build Business National Conference, Los Angeles, CA
“The Importance of Your Brand: What You Need To Know”
AEBL Step Up to Leadership, San Francisco + Newport Beach, CA
“Win More, Pursue Less: Marketing and Business Development Symposium”
SMPS Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
“Get the Job: Practical Tools and Innovative Strategies”
AIA Honolulu Workshop Series, Honolulu, HI
“What Your Clients Want"
Building Industry Association of Hawaii Contractor Training, Honolulu, HI
