Crowder & Co.

When you're out of ideas, that’s where I come in.


I help businesses, nonprofits, and community-based organizations uncover fresh, unexpected solutions. Whether you're launching something new or reigniting an existing project, I bring the creative spark needed to move forward with clarity and purpose. When you need bold thinking, fresh eyes, or just a way to get unstuck—I’m here to help.


— Robin Crowder

I specialize in helping teams break through creative blocks and rethink their approach, bringing clarity and a fresh perspective to every challenge.

Creative catalyst

Whether you're launching something new or revitalizing existing work, I work with you to quickly turn ideas into actionable steps. As your creative catalyst, I drive momentum, ensuring that fresh concepts are not only exciting but also aligned with clear goals. With a focused approach, we move swiftly from insight to execution, delivering real progress without the delays or confusion of a lengthy process.

My work is efficient, impactful, and designed to get things moving fast, so you can focus on results. Here’s how I can help:

  • Help teams break through creative blocks and rethink their approach, bringing clarity and fresh perspective to challenges.

  • Support both new launches and the revitalization of existing projects, turning ideas into actionable steps quickly.

  • Serve as a creative catalyst, driving momentum and ensuring fresh concepts are aligned with clear goals.

  • Facilitate swift movement from insight to execution, delivering real progress without delays or confusion.

  • Offer an efficient, impactful approach that eliminates lengthy processes and focuses on getting results fast.

My work is rooted in values-based strategies that turn challenges into opportunities—prioritizing authenticity, purpose and long-term resilience.

Actionable strategies

As a creative consultant, I work across sectors to deliver strategies that inspire action, build alignment and fuel results. Whether you're focused on strengthening your brand, engaging your community, or optimizing sales, I help organizations align their efforts with their core values, ensuring sustainable impact and growth. I bring creativity and clarity to move you forward with purpose and momentum.

Core services:

  • Brand Development & Loyalty: Crafting compelling brand ideas and value propositions that resonate with audiences, strengthen brand loyalty, and breathe new life into your brand with a thoughtful refresh—anchored in the values that matter most to your community.

  • Sales Optimization: Jump-starting stalled sales and increasing retail sales through targeted strategies, sales training, and the development of effective marketing funnels designed to convert interest into transactions while aligning with mission and values.

  • Customer & Community Engagement: Designing engaging programs and experiences that foster deep connections with customers and communities, creating lasting relationships that drive sustained growth.

  • Compelling Events & Dynamic Spaces: Creating memorable events and dynamic retail and educational spaces that not only attract attention but transform customer interactions, leading to increased engagement and sales.

  • Customer Service & Team Alignment: Delivering customer service training that builds loyalty while ensuring fun, energy and commitment from your team. I help generate buy-in from team members, aligning them with your values and the overall vision of your organization to achieve optimal performance.

  • Education & Sales Training: Providing targeted education and sales training to equip teams with the skills and mindset needed to succeed, enhance customer experiences, and drive bottom-line results.

What folks have to say…

Robin is a seasoned leader. I have experienced her to be highly effective because she is: 1) solution-focused,
2) strength-based, 3) an excellent written and verbal communicator, 4) both strategic and tactical, 5) and kind.

— Natalie Thompson, City of Seattle

Thanks so much for your capable, thoughtful leadership.

-- Melissa

I cannot express into words how meaningful and impactful your presence and support was for my small business (and I know for sure for so many others). I hope you know how instrumental you all were for people like me to continue building their dream of having a food business in this cut-throating industry.

-- Sonia

I'm so grateful to you and all you've done for me and my business, you've literally been a game changer for me! 

— Sarah

I am continually inspired by your dedication, integrity, and hard work over the many years.

-- Melissa

Robin is one of the most knowledgeable, engaging and creative people I’ve ever worked with. I value her sense of humor and enthusiasm. Her ability to “punt” when the planets are not always aligned is uncanny. She thinks outside the box and has taught me to think more strategically to achieve significant results.

— Brenda Vanderloop, Vanderloop Communications

The market has never looked better, you've done such a great job and it's such a pleasure to shop there. 

-- Lisa

 

Just wanted to express my gratitude for all you’ve done to support our work throughout the years. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner with building out and running the incubator program.

-- Henry

You have been delightful to work with over the years and much appreciated advocate for the sustainable ethos that I believe in.

-- Michelle

I can’t say enough how grateful I am to have had the chance to make so many wonderful things together.

-- Laurel

Robin is gifted in developing brand value propositions and exceptional customer experiences.

— Lucy Norris, Amazon & Lucy Norris Consulting

The impact you’ve had—on the land, the community, and the food systems field—has been profound.

-- Jenn

I want to sincerely thank you for your leadership and the thoughtful, collaborative spirit you’ve brought to this community. It’s been a true pleasure working with you.

-- Iva

Know your work will have lasting impacts across the region, and our communities.

-- Eric

I want to thank you for all of your support and encouragement as we've learned so much in servicing you and the team. It's been an honor and privilege to be a part of something beautiful and full of positive growth. Launching our market side with you has given us a confidence I can't even explain. Thank you again for entrusting us and allowing us to learn as we go.

-- Heaven

Fresh thinking for when you need new ideas.

Food Systems | Regenerative Agriculture | Retail | Food Service | Special Events | CPG | Arts & Culture | Nonprofit
Health Care | Public Health | Real Estate | Development | B2B | Climate Resilience | Social Impact | Community Engagement

Contact

Do you have a project that needs a fresh burst of creativity?
Trying to get a team unstuck or meet big goals with limited resources? Launching something new—or just need to see it from a different angle?

If so, let’s connect.

We’ll start with a quick conversation to learn more about your needs—then I’ll follow up with a free 30-minute consulting session tailored to your specific challenge or opportunity.

Let’s explore how we can spark your next breakthrough.

I’d love to hear from you.

— Robin