Client Spotlight on Ohio State University

Recently, I sat down with my client from Ohio State University to discuss her custom coloring book and how it came to be.

The University Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

They decided to create a coloring book to commemorate Ohio State’s 150th Anniversary (sesquicentennial). They are hosting a community open house and expect many children to attend, so we thought the coloring book would be a nice gift for them.

My client said, “Once in a while, I have children visit University Libraries, and all I ever have in my office for them is candy. I’ve had the coloring book idea in my brain for a while (as a healthier giveaway option ) and the sesquicentennial gave me a good excuse to finally put one together. I wanted to be sure that the book included some fun facts about the university and highlighted the library collection, while at the same time being something fun the kids would want to use.”

When asked where they got their photos, she said they used some Ohio State historic images from University Archives and our Cartoon collection.

She said, “Our big event is on March 21, so we haven’t passed many out at this point. What I can tell you is that when I showed the final version to our administrators, they all requested their own copy. The responses from our faculty and staff have been excellent, and I know the kids will love them too.”

She even said, “Monica listened to my thoughts about those pages, and was able to bring them to life through her creative illustrations. They turned out great! Monica was always responsive and easy to work with as well.”

If you would like your own custom coloring book, please contact Monica at Monica@curiouscustom.com!

Michael Ross Hoffman Coloring Book Spotlight

Recently, I sat down with realtor Michael Ross Hoffman to discuss his history in real estate as well as his past career as a professional hockey player.

Michael is currently an agent with Compass who’s on a mission to help everyone find their place in the world.

Compass was launched in 2012 and has become a top 3 brokerage in the country.  Compass prides on promoting the agents brand vs company brand and the coloring book is a perfect example of such.  Compass Concierge has been a game changer in the industry, they believe every seller should be placed in the best position to sell at the highest price.  Compass will invest there own money for any updating or cosmetic changes at no interest or fees, those costs are repaid at closing.

When asked why he decided to create a coloring book he said, “During my first interview prior to joining, they showed all of the marketing platforms and one was a coloring book. Having three kids (4,3 & 1.5) that love coloring and the majority of my clients have been young families,  I was sold on the spot with the coloring book being the first objective after joining Compass. I had a few page idea’s but it was our marketing director Abby who put the final concept together, she is beyond creative and thrilled on how it came out. I have kept a big file of photo’s over the years which made it easy to tie family, hockey career & real estate into the book.”

Michael said that he handed out over 200 copies of the coloring book after the first 2 days of showcasing one of his clients’ homes. He said, “[A] coloring book is an incredible opportunity for any individual or company that wants to promote/market their business.  Almost everyone has or knows someone with young kids that would adore it.”

You can find Michel online here.

If you’re a realtor looking to up your game and make your open houses more colorful, click here to request your quote and get started today!

Creative Contractors Custom Coloring Book Spotlight

Recently, I sat down with my client Alan from creative Contractors, Inc. who’s mission is to provide superior construction services while placing customer satisfaction above all else.

They are a second-generation business, with both generations active in the business. Founder Alan is now CEO, and his son Josh, who is in his 15th year with the company, is President. The name of our business reflects the creative mind of the owners which is themed “We create better…..”, which you can view on their website www.creativecontractors.com. 

Alan said that they have always been “Creative” in their promotions and gifts, as well, and developed a reputation for giving unique and creative mementos. The Coloring Book received the same accolades form our clients and associates.

When asked by they decided to create a coloring book, Alan said, “It’s a natural fit. We build buildings, and have a large inventory of quality photos that lend themselves perfectly to becoming subject matter for a coloring book. Architecture is a natural subject for coloring. Who doesn’t like to color a building? And our architect friends love seeing their work in the book.”

He also mentioned that he first saw a coloring book of the village he lives in, and it inspired him to create his own, so he assembled a broad mix of buildings they have built recently, representing many of the sectors they are active in.

When asked how people have reacted to the books, Alan said, “Astounding! Architects, owners, engineers—everyone has the same response “How cool!” Everyone says it’s unique—at industry conferences for building facilities people (usually healthcare or education), our coloring book is the most popular item that everyone wants. We had to order a second printing recently, and we are working on selecting photos for Volume II.”

If you’d like to create a custom construction coloring book like Alan, click here to request your quote.

Shannon Milligan Realtor Coloring Book Spotlight

Recently, I spoke with my client Shannon Milligan from RVA Homes about her custom coloring book.

Shannon works with RVA Home Team brokered by eXp Realty whose mission is to help our clients successfully achieve their real estate goals through diligence and tenacity. 

Her team is known for its unique approach to marketing, with storyboarded videos to help our sellers get their property noticed amongst a sea of similar offerings. You can see some of these videos on their Facebook page: RVA Home Team.

She stared in 2005 as a marketing associate for 6 Coldwell Banker offices in Upstate New York. After a personal move, she transitioned into the sales side in 2010 and has been selling real estate ever since! 

She decided to create a custom coloring books because she thought it would be a fun and informative way to educate about our awesome city. In addition, she thought it would be a unique way to market her business. “Clients have loved it,” Shannon stated. “A fellow agent in another market showed me hers and I immediately contacted Monica to create my own. Everyone has loved it and have never seen anything like it. Mission accomplished!”

Shannon selected some of her favorite places, to have a personal connection with the book, and she also researched some of the most famous landmarks in Richmond, Virginia. 

When asked if she would recommend creating a coloring book with Curious Custom, Shannon replied, “Yes, because its such a fun and creative way to market a business and connect with people on a more personal level. And, remember, coloring isn't just for kids...I LOVE to adult color!”

If you’re a realtor, non-profit, business or brand looking to level-up your marketing in the New Year, click here to request your quote now!

Customized Car Coloring Books Now Available!

Are you a car dealership, car salesperson, automobile company or business that works in the car industry?

Our brand new car coloring book could be the perfect promotional product for your business!

This brand-new 8-page coloring book educates young readers on the basics of the car buying process. Written and designed in consultation with an early childhood educator, this coloring book has been created with young children in mind.

The book takes the young reader on the journey of picking out the perfect car for our pals Joe and Cindy. The story helps children figure out which car meets their specific needs and leaves the young reader feeling like they’ve helped a friend.

This customizable car coloring book can include your logo on the front cover at no additional cost! We use only the highest quality paper for a premium look and feel, so you’ll be getting a coloring book built to last!

Having a customized coloring book available at your car dealership is a great way to keep kids entertained while their parents shop for cars, which is great for them and for you!

If you’re interested in ordering copies of this brand-new car coloring book in our Educational Coloring Series, email Sales@CuriousCustom.com today to get your order started! It’s fast, simple and affordable to order any quantity of books you need from 1-10,000+!