Decade Three Associates
Revenue Generated
£100,000
Avg. Views
50k Per Post
Avg. Booked Calls
30+ per month
Avg. Projects Closed
5 Per Month
Avg. Followers
500+ Per Month

Project description
Decade3Associates was one of the very first industry-specific clients we ever worked with – and to this day remains a close friend of SBK Marketing. We began working with Matt Hawkins in early 2024, supporting him in building his architectural practice entirely from the ground up. At the time, the business had no established digital presence, no audience, and no portfolio positioning in the market.
We created Decade3Associates’ entire digital presence from scratch. This included brand identity, visual direction, and a highly distinctive content strategy that quickly became Matt’s trademark. Using polished architectural drawings and planning visuals, we developed a recognisable blue brand palette and transformed his Instagram into a living portfolio – positioning the practice as credible, professional, and far more established than its actual age. Within three months, we grew the account from zero to over 2,000 followers, and within six months, Decade3Associates became one of the most recognisable architectural brands across Essex and Hertfordshire.
While the work was primarily creative and design-led, the commercial impact was clear. By elevating how the practice looked and felt, we helped Matt win trust faster and close larger, higher-quality projects. As Matt put it himself in a video testimonial:
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without SBK Marketing. They turbocharged my company at the time, making it look a lot bigger than it actually was – which allowed me to close more and bigger projects.” This project remains a defining example of how strong branding and content can accelerate growth when done properly.
Key Details
- Founder: Matt Hawkins
- Location: Essex & Hertfordshire
- Service Type: Architectural Practice
- Start Date: Early 2024
- Services Delivered: Brand identity creation, full digital presence build, Instagram strategy and growth, creative content direction, architectural drawing and planning visual transformations, portfolio-style social content
- Social Growth: 0 → 2,000+ followers in 3 months
- Outcome: Rapid brand credibility, increased project size and quality, strong regional reputation
Core Services Carried out:
Videography & Photography
On-site, industry-trained media for property and construction projects.
SEO
Search-led content and optimisation that drives long-term inbound leads.
Branding
Clear, credible brand identities built to win trust and bigger projects.
Social Media Management
Consistent content that turns socials into a live portfolio.
Meta Ads
Targeted Meta campaigns focused on qualified lead generation.
Google Ads
High-intent search ads capturing demand when clients are ready to act.
Website Development
Conversion-focused websites built specifically for the property sector.
In-House Sales
Industry-trained sales teams that qualify, book, and convert enquiries.
