Who we are

EBF aims to give local businesses the attention and marketing counsel they deserve. Instead of chasing the “big accounts” and mistreating the “little guy,” we prioritize local businesses with authority and originality. Elevated Branding Firm was founded by Kenton & Ken Waldroup; a father-son duo that actually comes from owning a local flooring store in Lima, Ohio.

Ken Waldroup brings so much to EBF. Not only has he been a local business owner for 15+ years, but he has used advanced & creative marketing strategies to set himself apart from the competition. Ken claims his success is highly connected to his traditional marketing skills & ideas.

Kenton Waldroup has been practicing modern styles of marketing since he was young. After gaining over 150 million views on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, & YouTube, he decided to go to college to gain business knowledge. He has since received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Criminology from The Ohio State University. Kenton learned so much about how society affects the economy and especially found a passion for small businesses. Kenton then decided to take his experience in modern marketing, video/sound production, sales, & business - and combine it into EBF to help grow local businesses.