Why Choose Mountain Thirteen
The agency model is broken.We built something better.
Stop juggling freelancers, agencies, and overpriced in-house hires. Get a dedicated creative department that delivers design, web, and strategy — all for one predictable monthly price.
No lock-ins. No hidden fees. Flexible plans that scale with you.
The Shift
The case for ditching the old model.
Whether you're pitching this to your leadership team or making the decision yourself — here's why businesses are switching to a subscription creative department.
What You're Dealing With Now
The agency & freelancer cycle
Bloated proposals, surprise invoices, weeks between revisions. Your brand gets treated like a project, not a priority.
Scope creep and mystery invoices every project
Weeks of waiting between revision rounds
Inconsistent quality across different freelancers
No strategic partnership — just deliverables
Single point of failure when someone quits
$6,500+/mo for one in-house senior designer
What M13 Replaces It With
Your subscription creative department
A dedicated full-stack team that learns your brand, delivers continuously, and grows with you — all for one flat monthly rate.
Flat monthly rate — no surprise invoices, ever
2–3 day turnaround on most requests
One team that knows your brand inside out
Strategic partners invested in your growth
Seamless team coverage — no downtime
Starting at $999/mo — full-stack creative team
Need to convince the decision-maker?
Send this page to your boss, your CFO, or whoever holds the budget. The numbers below make the case for you.
Less than hiring in-house
Day average turnaround
Active projects on The Workbench
You own everything
The Numbers
The numbers speak for themselves.
See how a dedicated creative team compares to hiring in-house or going the traditional agency route.
| In-House Senior Designer | Mountain Thirteen | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $6,500+salary + benefits + overhead | From $999/moflat rate, no extra fees, pricing scales based on need |
| Skillset Access | Single skillsetGraphic designer only | Full-stack teamDesign, dev, strategy, UX, copy |
| Time to Start | 3–6+ monthsRecruiting, hiring, onboarding | Same weekOnboarding takes days, not months |
| If Someone Leaves | Work stops entirelySingle point of failure | Seamless coverageTeam-based, no gaps |
| Software & Tools | $5,000+/yearAdobe, Figma, hosting, plugins | IncludedAll tools, software, and plugins |
| Training & Development | $2,000+/yearCourses, conferences, certifications | NoneWe manage our own expertise |
| Revisions | Billed hourlyExtra cost per revision round | UnlimitedWe refine until you're thrilled |
| Strategic Partnership | NoFocused on assigned tasks | Built inIncentivized for your growth |
| Asset Ownership | ComplicatedIP agreements vary by contract | 100% yoursEvery file, every asset, always |
| Scalability | Hire more peopleMore salary, more overhead | Add categoriesScale up or down monthly |
The Workbench
Always working. Always moving.
Your Workbench keeps 3 projects actively in progress at all times. When one wraps, the next request in your queue auto-fills. Your creative engine never stops.
Your creative pipeline, always full.
Submit as many requests as you want. We'll always be actively working on your top 3 priorities, and pulling from your queue the moment a slot opens. Need something rushed? Flag a deadline and our Smart Scheduling handles the rest.
3 Active Slots — always being worked on
Your Queue — stack requests, we pull from the top
Smart Scheduling — set deadlines, we auto-prioritize
Continuous delivery — work never stops moving
Our Philosophy
Three pillars we live by.
We don't just "do the work" — we set the standard. Our entire approach is built on three non-negotiable commitments.
01
Transparency Is the Only Policy
No gatekeeping, no hidden fees. You see the workflow, you know the pricing, and you understand exactly what you're paying for. Built on mutual respect — we keep it 100.
T.O.P.02
Expertise on Tap, Always Leveling Up
Our process isn't guesswork — it's backed by years of high-performance digital experience and meticulous attention to detail. Your success drives our continuous growth.
We Bring the Receipts03
Digital Assets That Actually Perform
Forget static websites that collect dust. We treat your digital presence as your best employee — constantly working to acquire clients, process sales, and drive growth.
Main Character Energy"The way we do business has fundamentally changed. Mountain Thirteen exists because I saw too many talented business owners getting left behind by agencies that charged them a fortune and disappeared after launch. Every business deserves a creative team that's invested in their success — not just their invoice. That's what we built."
Lyndon Dueck
Creative Director & Founder, Mountain Thirteen Media
Your Creative Partners
Meet the team behind the work.
Dedicated creative professionals who learn your brand and deliver consistently — not anonymous offshore designers rotating through your account.
Client Proof
Don't take our word for it.
Hear from the businesses that made the switch.
"Lyndon is amazing, I would highly recommend him for any marketing or web design projects you have."
Rob Jetten
Owner at RTJ Wellness
"Lyndon and Mountain Thirteen are the best! Lyndon excels at communicating, making sure our project got to the finish line on time for a price that was more than reasonable. We are now starting our third project with them and can't wait to see how it turns out! Thanks, Lyndon! "
Katie Garcia
Marketing Director at TaxSolve
"We've been working with Lyndon for years and have appreciated his graphic design, video production and website expertise across a number of projects. He helped us establish templates for design, taught us video production skills and consulted our website redesign. He has high standards for his work and always delivers high-quality design work. We don't know what we'd do without Lyndon's assistance over the years."
Kelly Neufeld
Director of Communications, Archway Community Services
Trusted by businesses across North America
Ready to start?
Your creative department is one call away.
Book a free discovery call and see how Mountain Thirteen can become the creative engine behind your business.
No lock-ins. No hidden fees. Flexible plans that scale with you.