Our Culture

Our core values drive how we work

Working at Blue Flame Thinking is a whole vibe. If you’re looking for the best marketing agency culture in town, we’re here. Mutual respect runs through everything we do, and you’ll be inspired by the energy that flows among us.

Work by a code of pure excellence

Not all digital marketing agencies are the same. Our team is uniquely transparent and accountable. We use the EOS platform to stay wide open about upping our game and celebrating our wins. We combine decades of expertise with AI-enabled workflows and production to help client-partners compete at every stage of this new marketing transition. Here are our core values, what they mean to us, and how we achieve them.

Our Sleeves Stay
Rolled Up

We consistently deliver the best. We stay cool and we’re always there for our colleagues.

Problem Solvers

We see challenges as opportunities for curiosity, agility, and unconventional thinking.

Character Matters

Our team will treat you with respect and empathy and truth.

BFTeam

Everyone works together for the greater good of our organization, our clients, and our colleagues.

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How we work together

We like to think of ourselves as a well‑oiled machine… if that machine ran on caffeine, curiosity, and a shared desire to make each other’s workdays better.

Our rhythm keeps us connected without bogging us down, and we’re big believers in talking early, collaborating often, and celebrating the tiny wins that get us to the big ones. Every day is a chance to show up, sync up, and level up together.

A Day in the Life

Every morning kicks off with our daily stand‑up meeting—a quick pulse check where we say, “Here’s what I’m doing, here’s what might trip me up, and here’s how we’re going to conquer the day.” It’s short, sweet, and surprisingly satisfying.

While we’re a fully remote team, we collaborate daily with teammates on impromptu working sessions, where we roll up our sleeves and create, build, clarify, or untangle whatever needs love. They’re part brainstorm, part productivity party, and always a good time.

A woman stands and presents to a group of people seated around a conference table in an office. Notes are written on a large whiteboard, and laptops, water bottles, and notebooks are on the table.

A man with glasses and a green fleece jacket writes on paper at a desk in a classroom. Another person in a gray hoodie is seated behind him, also writing. The focus is on the man in front.

A woman with long brown hair and glasses writes with a blue marker on a whiteboard covered in blurred handwritten text. She is wearing a light gray blazer.

A woman with straight brown hair, wearing a black top, sits at a table holding a white pen near her mouth, looking toward the camera. A drink cup and papers are on the table in front of her.

Two women sit at a table. The woman in the foreground, wearing a blue top, smiles while holding a pen to her chin. The woman in the background, wearing glasses, talks on a phone.

How We Collaborate as a Team

Collaboration is kind of our thing. Beyond daily touchpoints, we rely on weekly L10s (an EOS term for Level 10 meeting) to talk through opportunities and solve any issues. It’s our structured timeframe to zoom out and ask, “How can we gather everyone’s insights on this?”

Then, quarterly meetings give us the chance to wander even further into big‑picture territory—recapping the past quarter’s goals, labeling any issues we noticed, and regrouping to move forward into the new quarter’s goals.

How We Collaborate With Our Client Partners

Working with clients doesn’t feel like working for clients—because we bring them right into the fun with us. In our collaborative working sessions, we sketch ideas live, problem‑solve in real time, and build things with our partners instead of delivering mysterious ta‑da moments. It keeps the work honest, energized, and human. Plus, it turns clients into true teammates, which is exactly how we like it.

30%

Left-handed

A 3× statistical outlier

30%

Redheads

5-15x higher than global average

53%

Are women

69%

Working parents

If you combine statistics, BFT is a “double rarity” zone: both natural red hair and left-handedness are rare traits that occur in roughly 2-10% of the world, respectively.

Outside the office

We’re marketing professionals, but we’re also a fun, open-armed bunch with a completely eclectic mix of outside interests. Check out who we are.

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An adult and a child dressed in Batman-themed costumes pose outdoors. The adult wears a black Batman suit, while the child wears a purple and yellow Batgirl outfit. Both are smiling and wearing masks. Autumn trees are in the background.

Two fluffy dogs, one black and one white, sit on green grass outdoors. Both wear decorative outfits, and trees and a building are visible in the background.

Two women smile for a selfie outdoors; one wears sunglasses and a beanie, the other has brown hair with bangs. Several police officers in uniform stand in the background.

A man and a child wearing hats and jackets smile with mouths open, posing energetically outdoors in sunlight. The child wears a face mask under the chin and both look excited.

A black and white dog wearing a colorful collar sits on a boat, looking out over a calm lake with houses and trees in the background.

A woman wearing sunglasses, a yellow tank top, and red shorts is smiling while using a rowing machine outdoors, with other people and fitness equipment in the background.

A group of nine people sits together at a long wooden table in a modern, sunlit restaurant. They are smiling at the camera, with empty plates and glasses in front of them, enjoying a casual gathering.

A person with a serious expression stands in a workshop, covered in sawdust, wearing a clear face shield. Various tools hang on a pegboard in the background.

A chocolate lab with some gray on its muzzle lies on a carpet, resting its head. There is a basket of dog toys in the background near a window.

A graduate in a green cap and gown stands smiling next to a large bronze statue of a muscular man holding a helmet, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Three people smiling and posing for a selfie at an outdoor event; they wear name tags and sunglasses, with other attendees visible in the background on grass and pavement.

A black and white dog wearing a blue harness and red leash lies on green grass dotted with small white flowers, looking off to the side with its tongue out.

Seven adults pose and smile together indoors on a mini-golf green. A digital golf simulator screen is in the background. The group appears casually dressed and friendly, enjoying a social or team event.

Two people wearing green shirts and sunglasses smile for a photo outside the Rose Bowl stadium. The woman’s shirt reads “Rose Bowl 2014.” Palm trees and the stadium entrance sign are visible in the background.

Three people wearing bike helmets and sunglasses smile for a selfie outdoors, standing in front of a river with green trees in the background on a sunny day.

A woman with glasses and long hair sits at a conference table, listening attentively during a meeting. Other people and notebooks are visible around the table.

A smiling couple sits close together at an outdoor table near train tracks, with greenery in the background. A glass of beer and a colorful vape are on the table in front of them.

A person in a brown parka with a fur-lined hood and white gloves stands by a purple wall with the words BLUE FLAME on it; office space with desks and lights is visible through glass doors.

A fluffy black dog wearing a large purple and white baseball cap with the letters BFT on the front. The hat is slightly oversized for the dogs small head.

A man with glasses and a green fleece jacket writes at a table with notebooks, a Gatorade bottle, and a backpack. Two other people are also seated at the table, partially visible, focused on their tasks.

A smiling boy in a baseball uniform holds a medal while standing between two adults, likely his parents, on a baseball field with trees and parked cars in the background.

Three people stand close together on a sandy beach at sunset, smiling at the camera. The sky is colorful, and other people are relaxing in the background near the water.

A person stands between two people dressed in elaborate samurai armor, posing indoors. The central person wears glasses and a green jacket, with arms crossed, while the others hold swords and wear helmets. Artwork hangs in the background.

A woman in a green coat, scarf, gloves, and a light gray beanie smiles while standing with outstretched arms on a boat, with a mountainous, forested landscape and icy water in the background.

A woman wearing glasses smiles nervously as a black and white dog affectionately licks her cheek. The woman holds the dog close, capturing a playful and candid moment.

An adult and a child wearing a life jacket hold hands while walking barefoot on flat rocks by a flowing river, surrounded by trees.

Two people play pickleball indoors on a black court with beige flooring. A woman in front moves to hit the ball, while a man stands on the opposite side, ready to play. Bright lights illuminate the spacious room.

A woman stands smiling with a young boy and girl in front of a castle at a theme park. The girl wears Minnie Mouse ears and sunglasses, while the boy wears a Mickey Mouse shirt and backwards cap.

Two women smiling and hugging each other closely, looking at the camera against a plain beige background. They appear happy and comfortable together.

A smiling man, woman, and child in baseball gear sit together in stadium seats. The child holds up a peace sign and wears a glove and cap. The adults wear sunglasses and hats.

A fluffy white dog with curly fur is lounging on a white cushioned wooden chair on a deck. There is a black planter with red and green plants in the background.

A man with a short beard and buzz haircut, wearing a blue plaid shirt, speaks while gesturing with his hands at a podium. There is a brick wall and a curtain in the background.

Three people smile together at a baseball stadium. Two wear Chicago Cubs gear, including a white Cubs jersey and a white hoodie, while the third person wears glasses and a jacket. A game is visible in the background.

A smiling woman stands outside on grass with five children, all smiling at the camera. The background features leafless trees and a black metal fence on a sunny day.

Three adults sit at a table in a meeting room, listening attentively. One man in front holds a notebook and rests his hand on his chin. Two women behind him have notebooks and drinks on the table.

Competitive benefits at BFT

We believe in taking care of our people (and their families) with a generous package of familiar tangible offerings. But that’s not all–we also support mind/body/spirit with a flexible, engaging work environment and better opportunities for personal renewal.