We were lucky to catch up with Lindsay and Ryan Longenecker recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Lindsay and Ryan thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.

Collective Mind Technologies (CMT) provides a comprehensive range of technical and creative services tailored specifically for small businesses in the Denver area. What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering a diverse array of solutions that you won’t find anywhere else. At CMT, we pride ourselves on being a true fusion of creative visionaries and tech experts, akin to a versatile marketing agency offering an extensive suite of services.

Our primary mission revolves around empowering the growth of small businesses. As fellow small business owners, we empathize with the challenges of managing every aspect of your enterprise. Recognizing that many of our clients lack the necessity or resources to maintain in-house Technical Support, NetSuite Administration, or professional Photography and Videography, we step in with our unique blend of services. Our goal is to bolster the journey of small businesses as they grow, expand, and succeed. If we can’t directly address your needs, we take pleasure in connecting you with our trusted partners and other reputable businesses capable of providing the support you require.

Lindsay and Ryan, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Collective Mind Technologies was founded with the primary aim of providing dedicated support to entrepreneurs and small business owners in managing their Apple technology. Over time, we expanded our offerings to include Video Production services. Recognizing that small business owners needed both services, we chose to offer both under the umbrella of Collective Mind Technologies.

As our clientele’s demands evolved, so did our service portfolio. On the creative front, we now provide an array of services, including Video Production, Photography, and Drone services. For technical needs, we offer comprehensive IT support, technology consulting, and NetSuite consulting. Our mission is to empower businesses to flourish by offering services they may lack the time or resources to maintain in-house.

We take immense pride in our distinctive approach, which allows us to offer comprehensive support to burgeoning small businesses in Denver through our versatile suite of services.

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

Our reputation is deeply rooted in the meaningful relationships we’ve cultivated with our clients. We consider ourselves fortunate to maintain an impressive rate of client retention and referrals. This success can be attributed to our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier, personalized services to each and every client. We genuinely care about their well-being and the prosperity of their businesses because we recognize that their success is intertwined with our own.

In our pursuit of building more than just a company, but a supportive community, we aim to create a collective of experts, whether they’re part of our core team or trusted partners. This collective is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses not just survive but thrive. We take the time to deeply understand our clients’ unique needs and guide them through our process to ensure their success. Whether we’re crafting a branding video or enhancing your technology to streamline operations, we custom-tailor solutions that work seamlessly for both you and your team.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Our journey in entrepreneurship, like that of many others, has been far from easy. We embarked on the path of starting CMT just before the arrival of our daughter, Lucy. Any fellow parents can relate to the immense challenges that come with welcoming a new child into the world. What makes our story unique is that we chose to simultaneously navigate the waters of parenthood and business ownership. However, this choice granted us a unique advantage – it provided the flexibility to spend precious time with Lucy during her formative years. Now that she’s attending kindergarten, we’ve adjusted our schedules to be there for her after school, during breaks, and more. We’ve always been individuals who forge our own path, making choices based on our highest excitement, even if they aren’t the easiest. Despite the myriad challenges we’ve encountered, we have no regrets.

Like many business owners, we were hit hard by the disruptive wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Just as 2020 began, we were finally starting to see growth and stability in CMT. However, the onset of the pandemic quickly altered our course. Fortunately, Ryan secured a fantastic job opportunity, allowing Lindsay to manage the minimal workload required to keep CMT afloat. Fast forward three years, Ryan has been able to leave his day job, we’ve solidified our partnership with his previous employer, Sinch MessageMedia, and we’re committed to the continued growth of our business. This unfortunate situation ultimately provided an opportunity to build a more robust foundation. Today, we are growing our business in a sustainable manner, bolstered by a strong team, an effective website, a dedicated studio, and a wealth of experience. Resilience is an integral trait of any entrepreneur, particularly in the face of a global pandemic. We acknowledge that future challenges will arise, but we are prepared to weather any storms that may come our way.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://collectivemindtechnologies.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectivemindtechnologies/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectivemindtechnologies
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectivemindtechnologies
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/collectivemindt
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@collectivemindtechnologies?si=aR_YEzkxAFRWbtEc
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/collective-mind-technologies-denver
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@collectivemindtec?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Image Credits
DomVisions (Dominick Williams) and Collective Mind Technologies