The Team Behind the Work

Our Core Values

If you’ve worked with us, you know — we take our jobs seriously. But we also believe in balance. And we’ve found maintaining balance is easiest when we’re all on the same page.

That’s why we’re honest about who we are, including our core values. These values guide us every day — both with our clients and within our team.

Others First

Help others achieve their goals, and you will achieve yours.

HustleFish takes care of its employees, the employees take care of the clients, and the clients take care of HustleFish.

Work-Life Balance

Mutual trust leads to flexibility, and flexibility leads to a true work-life balance.

Do the Right Thing

We take ownership of our work and follow through on our promises. It’s choosing what’s right over what is easy.

Be Clear

Clear is kind, unclear is unkind. Set clear expectations and have the tough conversations.

Do Awesome Work

Expect excellence of your work and expect the same from others.

Our Team

Co-Founder
Steven Sauder
Co-Founder
Tyler Knochel
Director of Operations
Matt Adams
Support Developer
Ted McGinness
SEO and Marketing Lead
Ashley Johnson
Media Buyer
Lucy Tinoco

“HustleFish has been an outstanding partner for our company. Their communication is exceptional, and they consistently deliver high-quality work on time. We wholeheartedly recommend HustleFish to any company seeking a top-tier digital marketing agency.”

Maddy Wagner
Marketing Manager - Putnam Rolling Ladder

“HustleFish gets it done! They’re quick to understand a need and quick to suggest smart changes to achieve better results. And then they get it done (did I mention that already?).”

Jaret Wieland
CEO - Transformations Furniture

“HustleFish is a top-tier, second-to-none digital marketing agency. Their attention-to-detail is really amazing as well. I was just consistently impressed with them throughout the process, and will definitely use them again in the future. 10/10 in every respect.”

Mark Finzel
Vice President of Digital Innovation - Biblica

“I could not be happier with HustleFish. They built a beautiful, on-brand website for me with tons of functionality built in. Their graphic designer is excellent, and their team is such a pleasure to work with.”

Meg Proctor
Founder - Learn Play Thrive

“They took time to understand our needs, guide us when we were unsure and developed a website we are proud of! Great group of people to work with!”

Mike Thomas
Cofounder - eJOOV

Accolades

Partnerships
Meta Business Partner
Google Ads
Shopify Partner
Awards
4+ Gold ADDYs
16+ Silver ADDYs
4+ Judges’ Choice Awards
1+ Best of Show Awards