We’ve researched and ranked the best social media marketing agencies in Chicago that help businesses improve brand awareness, authority and loyalty. Browse our directory to find the best partner for your business based on budget, portfolio, reviews and more.
Best Chicago Social Media Marketing Company Rankings
11 Companies-Rankings updated: September 07, 2026
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Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.
SmartSites manages social media across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, providing custom graphics, content calendars, and active engagement. Backed by 15+ years of experience and 100+ digital experts, it has helped clients, like Rakuten and Rolls-Royce, achieve measurable growth...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
SmartSites Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Advertising
eCommerce
Digital Services
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A&A Thermal Spray
AGA Truck Parts
Agape Health and Wellness
Agile Data Sites
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SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials
Paloma Anguiano
Content Manager at JP Pierre, LLC.
5.0★
Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano
Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.
Brianna Porter
Chief Operating Officer at The Ryan Law Group
5.0★
Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter
SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.
Jim Curry
Owner at Royale Coffee Co.
5.0★
PPC Review from Jim Curry
At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.
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Top-Rated PPC & Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Driving Results
Disruptive Advertising specializes in paid social across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. Seeking to maximize ROAS through continuous data-driven optimization, it has helped clients manage $450+ million in annual ad spend and has retained 90+ client relationships for longer than 4 years...
Top Services:
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
eCommerce
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Disruptive Advertising Services
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
eCommerce
Advertising
SEO
Business Consulting
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
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Adobe
Scotts MiracleGro
Litter-Robot
Guitar Center
Fandango
PennyMac
Diesel Power Gear
Death Wish Coffee
TruDog
Conoco Phillips
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Disruptive Advertising Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous
Marketing Manager, Sound Approach at Sound Approach
4.8★
eCommerce Review from Anonymous
Right after launching our campaigns with Disruptive, we saw results almost instantly. Our monthly revenue jumped from about $50,000 to over $70,000. Every key Google Ads metric improved, and by November, we were already nearing $550,000 in revenue, well on track to hit our $700,000 annual goal.
Anonymous
GuideCX, Head of Marketing at Guide CX
4.8★
PPC Review from Anonymous
We’ve been working with Disruptive on a long-term PPC strategy, and they’re constantly optimizing campaigns and landing pages based on performance. They use Google Analytics to ensure accurate tracking, Unbounce for landing page testing, and run ads through Google and LinkedIn, with knowledgeable experts for each channel.
Jackie Arends
Marketing Manager at USA Clean
4.8★
Digital Marketing Review from Jackie Arends
Disruptive Advertising is in charge of our online advertising, which includes PPC, social media marketing on Facebook, email marketing, and, more recently, Amazon marketing. They create content for the campaigns and manage them, create email templates, and automate [...] email marketing campaigns. Regarding our PPC efforts, we focus on Google Ads and Facebook Ads, and we recently started our Bing advertising efforts as well. Our ROAS is currently at about 4X5X. (Verified via email)
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5-Time SEO Agency of the Year. [Named 2024 SEO Agency of the Year by Search Engine Land]
HigherVisibility turns Facebook and Instagram into lead-generating machines through lookalike audiences, remarketing, and conversion tracking, delivering results like a 211% increase in conversions and 25% ROAS improvement. A 4x award winner, it helps brands generate qualified leads from social ads...
Top Services:
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Advertising
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
HigherVisibility Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Advertising
Email Marketing
eCommerce
CRO
Web Development
Web Design
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Caliber Collision
BBQGuys
Warner Bros
Ebay
Orangetheory Fitness
Hotworx
Ziebart
Allied Van Lines
Newegg
Fitness 19
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HigherVisibility Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Brumleve
CEO at Brumleve Industries
5.0★
SEO Review from Michael Brumleve
We have used HigherVisibility now going on 3 years. Our SEO rankings and eCommerce sales have been fantastic over that time span. More than I could [have] anticipated. This team knows what they are doing in the complex SEO and PPC world and are a huge asset to us. 3 years ago, we had basically 0 online presence. Now, we are consistently ranking #1 on Google for our best-selling products. (Verified via email)
Jason Lewin
CMO at American Paper Optics
5.0★
SEO Review from Jason Lewin
Have been working with [HigherVisibility] for years, and the quality of their work just keeps getting better. Always there when you need them. Would definitely recommend! (Verified via email)
Ed Stephens III
Pastor at Golden Gate Cathedral
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Ed Stephens III
HigherVisibility provided solutions to our problems. They are reliable and effective. We love working with Gracie. You can’t beat stellar customer service.
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Social Driver is a leading digital agency specializing in social media, digital strategy, content and video, websites, and brand design. Based in Washington DC, with teams in Seattle, Kansas City, Chicago, and Bellingham, WA, our culture focuses on partnership, creativity, stewardship, and service...
Top Services:
Web Design
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Advertising
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Social Driver Services
Web Design
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
Advertising
SEO
Design Services
Branding
Web Development
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American Academy of Family Physicians
American Nurses Association
The Education Trust
Goodwill Industries International
Target
Cigna
Modern Military Association of America
National Association of Convenience Stores
Leading healthcare and education organizations
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Social Driver Reviews & Testimonials
Andy Blevins
Chief Executive Officer at OutServe-SLDN (now Modern Military Association of America)
5.0★
Creative Services Review from Andy Blevins
Social Driver provided branding services for the merger of two national LGBTQ military & veteran nonprofits. They incorporated insight from two boards to produce a name, logo, and branding package. The deliverables have all earned high praise, with the logo and overall brand being versatile and simple. All deadlines were met and communication was a highlight. Their smooth and streamlined process helped us pull everything under the same umbrella to have a united front. I highly recommend them!
David Sallee
President at William Jewell College
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from David Sallee
Social Driver provided social media marketing workshops and advice for the departments on campus which were involved in social media marketing, such as alumni, athletics, and advancement.
Their staff provided in-depth instruction for all appropriate staff and follow-up conversations to support their work.
Social Driver has very strong technical skills. They also demonstrate a very high level of insight for applications of social media that go far beyond technical insights into human insights.
Eileen Kessler
President at Individual
5.0★
Web Design Review from Eileen Kessler
My company worked with Social Driver to redesign the UX/IA for a national scientific organization's extensive research resource that was moving from print to online. There was a tight deadline to conceptualize a new user experience and create a framework that our client could review iteratively. Our client was very pleased with the results of the new interactive framework and design. This design was used for the build of the web site which began immediately upon completion. Highly recommend!
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Americaneagle.com is essentially a one-stop shop offering a comprehensive range of options for anyone wishing to thrive in their online pursuits. A family-owned, privately held business with a proven track record of success and reliability is Americaneagle.com...
Top Services:
Web Development
SEO
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
500 - 999
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Americaneagle Services
Web Development
SEO
Content Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
PPC
Mobile App Development
AI Development
Big Data Analytics
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American Payroll Association
State Electric
Portillo's
CTA
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Americaneagle Reviews & Testimonials
Jason Daniel
Chief Marketing Officer at Foley Family Wines
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Jason Daniel
Information Technology's role has evolved to be a partner in enabling new capabilities to achieve business goals. This digital transformation project exemplifies the business and technology teams working together to transform how we engage with our customers. Using these modern solutions and integrating them enabled new capabilities for an omnichannel experience for our customers while providing our team members with a 360-degree view of the customer.
Nick Scarpino
Director of Marketing at Portillo's Restaurant Group
5.0★
Web Design Review from Nick Scarpino
Americaneagle.com has a seamless process from project ideation through completion. I found a lot of value in the system they have for mocking up the site during the design phase. Seeing the site on a mobile device and a desktop computer at that stage in the process was critical.
Suzanne Hendery
Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at Renown Health
5.0★
Sitecore Review from Suzanne Hendery
We strive to deliver a patient-first experience, enabling us to deliver individualized experiences for our partners, patients, and community. Working alongside our implementation partner Americaneagle.com for our Sitecore-powered digital transformation has proven to be a valuable strategic decision for our organization.
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Marcel Digital is an award-winning website development and digital marketing agency. Founded in March 2003, Marcel remains one of the original and most well established digital marketing firms in the United States...
Top Services:
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
CRO
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$199/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Marcel Digital Services
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
CRO
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Big Data Analytics
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Medius
LightMart
PolyScience
RUSH University Medical Center
Ziegler
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Marcel Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Mauricio Caneda
Chief Information Officer and Director of Operations at Generali USA
5.0★
Web Design Review from Mauricio Caneda
We are very pleased with the Umbraco website developed by Marcel Digital. Their Umbraco Master's transparent development process and attention to detail resulted in a beautiful website that has made a tremendous impact on our digital marketing efforts. They continue to be a valued partner and one we recommend without hesitation.
Megan Patterson
International Operations Manager at Arbour Group
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Megan Patterson
Marcel has been a great a partner in our journey into the 21st century. They helped us to build a beautiful and functional Umbraco website, and have been there to help support us anytime a crisis arises. The increase in quality of leads was immediately recognized and anytime there was a change in lead flow our Marcel team was immediately there to offer suggestions and help us stay updated. We truly view Marcel as an extension of our team.
Kimberly Rafalowitz
Director of Global Marketing at Worldpoint
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Kimberly Rafalowitz
Marcel Digital is simply the best Digital Marketing agency. We hired them years ago, and I can't say enough amazing things about their dedication to the field, to my team, and their phenomenal leadership team. Top-notch professionals all around.
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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Strategy, design and marketing
97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Advertising
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
97 Switch Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Advertising
SEO
PPC
WordPress Website Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
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Northern Lakes Mortgage
theWit - A Hilton Hotel
Lift Partners
Cardinal Investment Advisors
444 Social
MassVR
Mobile Doorman
Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
SideGigster
Smash Virtual
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97 Switch Reviews & Testimonials
Christopher Calarco, D.C.
Executive Clinic Director at Accident Treatment Centers
5.0★
Web Design Review from Christopher Calarco, D.C.
Our company had an excellent experience partnering with Jeremy and the 97 Switch team on our website and SEO. The initial build was on a tight timeline that was kept, and after the sites completion we saw a significant increase in new business coming our way. More medical professionals learned about us and wanted to join our network, which was an amazing bonus of working with 97 Switch. We've committed to work with 97 Switch for the next several years given they have been crucial in guiding our plan for growth.
Justyna Chrupek
Office Manager at ECD Company
5.0★
Web Design Review from Justyna Chrupek
We hired them to build a new website. The website was quickly completed in just a couple months, and weve seen markedly positive results from 97 Switchs efforts. It's a new marketing feature that we use on a daily basis. The improved quality has facilitated our communication and made things much easier. Weve received great feedback from our vendors, investors, and customers who want to view our properties. Internally, our staff is excited to see what's going on in our company. We are definitely proud of our new platform. Our executive team is excited to be featured on the new website; previously, they didn't even want their picture shown. Before this redesign, we were almost embarrassed to send out the link. Now, we can comfortably share it with our investors, potential investors, and landlords so they keep track of our updates on a monthly basis. We love how this site presents the face of our company.
Adam Greenberg
President at Topicz
5.0★
Web Design Review from Adam Greenberg
We've seen tremendous growth and exposure. The website has generated a number of new leads and weve received tons of cold calls from potential clients. This is thanks to 97 Switchs efforts to increase our digital exposure. We communicate primarily via phone and email and theyre highly responsive. I receive a response to emails within minutes and they get back to me within half an hour if I request a phone call. They're able to conduct face-to-face interactions in order to truly understand the goals and business culture of their clients. This allowed them to create a design that accurately represented our brand. I've had nothing but positive experiences with 97 Switch and Id recommend them to anyone.
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Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified.
We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...
Top Services:
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Branding
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
The Motion Agency Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Branding
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Digital Services
Advertising
Creative Services
Web Design
Web Development
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Tractor Supply Co.
Whirlpool Corporation
Myriad Genetics
The Home Depot
Rheem Manufacturing
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH
Chamberlain
Feld Entertainment
Loyola Medicine
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The Motion Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Rebecca Zeni
Owner at SciMath Education
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Rebecca Zeni
I had a great experience working with Kim at Motion PR. I am a small business so she was able to tailor her expertise to my needs. I would highly recommend her.
Paul Litardo
Owner at Undisclosed
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Paul Litardo
Motion PR has a great staff and a great leader in Kim Eberl. My experience the past several months have been great. I recommend Motion PR to everyone.
Rita Dragonette
CEO at Undisclosed
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Rita Dragonette
I've had the pleasure of working with Motion as both colleague and client. As a colleague I was referred to them for a number of my CEO clients. The high-level coverage they were able to secure was very instrumental in significantly raising the profile of those clients and helping them attract the opportunities they were after. As a client, Motion was able to quickly and innovatively operationalize a successful social giving program to fund a scholarship I started as part of the launch for my new novel. The response was terrific for book awareness and quickly became fully funded. The agency is highly responsive, the staff skilled and engaging. Terrific client service.
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TEC Direct Media is a media agency in Chicago. We plan and buy media for artists, brands and agencies so they can generate awareness, acquire new customers and drive sales...
Top Services:
Media Buying
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$180/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
TEC Direct Media Services
Media Buying
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Video Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
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Concord Music Group
Universal Music Group
Sony Music Entertainment
PR and Event Marketing Agencies
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TEC Direct Media Reviews & Testimonials
Kirbie Croshal
Review from Google
5.0★
Kirbie Croshal's Review Sourced from Google
TEC is instrumental to many of the projects at Croshal Entertainment Group and the achievements of our clients! We love working with them, they are professional and personable. We are so grateful to have a continuing relationship with Chuck and his staff members. We HIGHLY recommend their expertise to anyone who is looking for an advertising company that is also hands on through the entire process.
Christa Chavez
Review from Google
5.0★
Christa Chavez's Review Sourced from Google
Chuck and the rest of the TEC team are a delight to work with! They are responsive, strategic and very communicative. The team is solution oriented and is easily able to adapt to changing situations. Highly recommend!
Deb DeFreeuw
Review from Google
5.0★
Deb DeFreeuw's Review Sourced from Google
TEC Direct Media has helped us on several projects, and has been instrumental in helping our agency "learn the ropes" about programmatic and all things digital. We're always learning new things about digital for our clients, and TEC Direct has always been there when we have a question. They have helped us on two projects in 2016, and each of those were successful and those clients will continue with us in 2017. We consider TEC Direct a strategic partner. D. DeFreeuw, President, Force 5
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NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...
Top Services:
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
Video Marketing
Advertising
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
NOVUS Services
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
Video Marketing
Advertising
Digital Strategy
SEO
Big Data Analytics
Business Consulting
CRO
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thunder::tech is the leading, full-service marketing agency for midsize brands, known for delivering remarkable growth by blending creativity and technology...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Advertising
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Location
Chicago, Illinois
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
thunder::tech Services
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
PPC
Advertising
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Creative Services
UI/UX Design
Video Production
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Big Fig Mattress
John Carroll University
Kichler Lighting
Oatey
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thunder::tech Reviews & Testimonials
Aaron Newby
Review from Google
5.0★
Aaron Newby's Review Sourced from Google
t::t has been a solid partner for us as we work to transform our digital presence. They have provided valuable strategic insights and their communication has been consistently prompt. I'd like to particularly call out James, Joe, and Xavier for their excellent work during our engagements. Thanks t::t team for being an excellent partner!
James Fashing
Review from Google
5.0★
James Fashing's Review Sourced from Google
We've worked with Thunder::tech to replace our cooperative's website. They have delivered as promised and more than expected in a professional and timely manner. Their team members are creative, technical and professional experts. We're looking forward to working on a second phase of the project with them starting soon. T::T is big enough a agency that they have multiple experts on the team with overlapping knowledge to get the job done, but not such a huge company where one might get lost as a client. As a web and digital media pro with 20+ years of experience, I recommend Thunder::tech. - JF
Swetha Siripurapu
Review from Google
1.0★
Swetha Siripurapu's Review Sourced from Google
The most horrible people! They are very reckless, don’t show up to appointments. Not once, not twice but thrice. You call to ask they dodge your calls.
Don’t expect call backs. I went to Derek and texted him several times about this and asked to call. Nothing! Figured a month would be long enough. Don’t waste your time on these people
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