Today we’d like to introduce you to Gunnar Normand.
Hi Gunnar, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in a family of 8 children, which has taught me a lot about understanding people and has made me think differently about the way the world works.
After graduating from high school, I attended Stetson University and advertising school at The Creative Circus in Atlanta, GA. While still in school, I got a job offer from one of the biggest advertising agencies in the Southeast and started my career in the tech world.
After gaining experience at various agencies, in March 2020 the global pandemic hit and I decided to go out on my own, eventually forming Ultramodern, a digital marketing agency in Orlando Florida.
I like to think that my experiences have helped me get people and deeply understand them.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Everyone faces challenges in their life, I find it best not to dwell on them. As Henry Ford said: “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.”
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Ultramodern LLC?
First, I’d like to talk about why we do the work that we do.
Ultramodern is a digital marketing agency that sees what others can’t. We have a vision of a world where people are inspired by better websites and online experiences. A vision where the life of every person using the world wide web is simplified and they no longer feel overloaded with messages and information.
We want to create websites and experiences that not only delight people but challenge them. We want to create brands and messages that are precisely tailored to exactly the right user, reader, listener, and buyer. We are not for everybody, we help companies understand who they are for, and who they are not for. We see what others can’t.
Second, I’d like to talk about what we do.
What we do is look at our clients’ problems and find a solution. The problem may be not have enough sales or no online presence, and the solution may require creativity, design, development, programming, digital strategy, or SEO. We are able to provide all of these things but these things in themselves are not the solution.
The solution that we bring is the vision and the ability to see how to use these methods to effectively solve our clients’ problems.
And lastly, how we do what we do.
We make sure to harness the attention, energy, and focus of users to make sure they understand: “How will this website serve me?” and “What action is needed on my part to benefit from this company or service?” The user should know what their purpose is and what action they should take, effortlessly. It should not be confusing for them.
In addition, their experience should be fun, interesting, and have a wow factor that makes them want to share their experience with others. We solve problems by understanding who our clients’ users are, we help them discover what action they should take, and steer them towards that goal.
What do you think about happiness?
Connecting with people brings me happiness. I love hearing people’s stories, learning about their dreams and goals, and listening to them in a deep, sincere way to try and figure out what they live for.
This not only inspires me through the stories they tell but also gives me an opportunity to learn about their struggles and maybe find a way to solve a problem for them. When I help solve problems for people, it makes me happy because I feel like I am bringing them joy and helping them reach their goals.
That’s what brings me happiness; being a creative problem solver at a high level and creating a solution with what’s available. That is why I like to say that I am not a programmer, a designer or a developer, or a digital strategist, I am a problem solver and I love connecting with people to help them with that.
Contact Info:
- Email: gunnar@ultramodern.us
- Website: https://www.ultramodern.us
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultramodernweb
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultramodernweb
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@ultramodernweb
