V1 Marketing and Consulting was founded by ODU alum Richard George, who majored in cinematography and launched his first marketing company nearly a decade ago while still in college. By combining creative content creation skills with deep marketing strategy and analytics, Richard built a successful agency that consistently delivered measurable results for clients. Through that journey, he gained firsthand experience with the challenges of scaling a business, hiring employees, and managing growth. After selling that company, he joined the executive team at a multifamily real estate development firm, where he sharpened high-level skills in marketing, operations, leadership, culture, asset management, investment knowledge, and construction development contributing to a company with over $3 billion in real estate assets. That experience fueled his vision to return to marketing with a greater purpose: to build an agency that brings more value, more strategy, and more resources to the businesses that need it most in a time where marketing has become more vital than ever.

At V1, we simplify digital marketing with strategies that go beyond aesthetics, delivering real leads, lasting brand recognition, and customer trust that drives sustainable success. Our consulting digs deeper, helping companies maximize quality of earnings, uncover hidden revenue, optimize marketing efforts, and streamline operations so the right people, systems, and processes are driving performance at every level. But true growth isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people.

That’s why we also specialize in culture coaching, helping organizations align mission, values, and goals to create workplaces where teams are inspired, engaged, and performing at their peak. We believe company culture is the foundation of every thriving business, when employees feel connected to a shared purpose, productivity rises, innovation flourishes, and retention strengthens. A healthy culture not only drives internal performance but also shapes how customers, partners, and the community experience your brand. At V1, we don’t just help businesses grow; we help them build cultures that empower people, fuel performance, and sustain long-term success.