Sam Silvey
OWNER
Sam is the founder and owner of Spectruss. He began his career in 2006, while in school for Computer Science at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, by building websites for companies as a freelancer.
Since that time, Sam has owned and ran multiple award winning marketing and ad agencies. Spectruss – A Digital Marketing Company, founded in 2012 and Aesthetic Marketing Partners, founded in 2023. Over his 15+ years of work in the marketing and advertising industry, Sam has worked in every part of marketing and advertising. From custom coding e-commerce websites and becoming Google Ads certified, to filming TV commercials and photographing lifestyle brands, Sam has learned the details of each nuance of the industry.
Sam has worked with companies of all sizes and types with Spectruss and have built a systematic set of digital marketing services that guarantee to provide results.
When Sam is not busy running his agency, giving live webinars or hosting podcasts with industry leaders, you can find him at the gym or on his motorcycle training for races. He currently races motorcycles in Hard Enduro, National Enduro and Hare Scramble race series. When it’s time to relax, you can find Sam on his boat fishing, or just having a cold one with friends.
What inspired you to start your career in marketing/advertising?
I’ve always loved competing. I began racing bicycles at 12 years old and that competitive spirit is still strong today. It’s really what marketing and advertising is all about: beating your competition.
What do you enjoy most about working at Spectruss?
Winning for our clients, learning how to build a scalable business, and embracing our creativity.
How do you stay ahead of industry trends and innovations?
Constantly learning. I hope to continue researching and learning until I leave this earth.
What’s your favorite project you’ve worked on so far?
My most exciting project is Spectruss. It’s been a constant work in progress. For client work, any client that we produce a quality ROI for is an exciting project for me.
What do you like most about Chattanooga?
The amazing nature that we have to play in.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself?
My peak one minute power. I recorded during a cycling race was 768 watts at 70kg
In another life, what would be your profession?
Professional racer or drummer in an 80’s hair band
Movies/TV shows you would recommend.
The Gentleman is by far my favorite series.
What was the first concert you’ve ever seen?
Widespread Panic, I was a little hippie kid back then lol
Favorite food?
Pasta
Top bucket list item?
Ride my motorcycle from Patagonia to Alaska
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Are we a good fit?
Let’s keep it real
(Before you fill up that contact form)
We’re not for everyone, and everyone is not for us, and that’s okay. We’re confident in what we do and committed to delivering quality work, which is why we care about finding the right fit on both sides.
- Are you a small business with less than 250 employees making $1M – $50M annually?
- Do you have a monthly marketing budget and are ready to invest in scaling your business?
- Are you open to new ideas and strategies and you understand that meaningful results take time and are open to trying fresh, strategic approaches?
Think we’re a great match? If you said yes to the questions above, let’s start the conversation. We’d love to hear from you!
