2023: The Numbers That Kept Us Connected

With clients and partners coast to coast, and associates working remotely and on a hybrid schedule in our Des Moines office, 2023 was a year when we put extra effort into making connections — and let the numbers show that thousands of lasting connections were made! Whether with a coworker an arm’s length away, with a strategist a couple hundred miles down the interstate, or even with a client in another time zone, 2023 was a year we felt closer than ever.

Connections with Family and Friends

From engagements and weddings to children and grandchildren, 2RM associates made a valiant effort to put family right where it belongs: #1!

In 2023, 2RM had 3 engagements, 5 new children, 2 grandkids, 16 homes, 2 weddings, 8 graduations

Connections with Fellow Associates

Certifications and awards. Promotions. Social outings, including one heck of a homecoming celebration when we brought in associates outside the Des Moines area. Our connections make us who we are — and they make our agency a place people love to be a part of.

In 2023, 2RM had 17 certifications, 36 awards, 28 promotions, 35 social events, 55 associates in clubs, 20 remote associates

Connections with Our Local Communities

We love where we work, and we love where we live. It’s why year after year, 2RM associates continue to give back to the communities we call home.

In 2023, 2RM had 265.75 volunteer hours, 381.5 in-kind hours, and raised $7,533 for charity

Connections with Stories and Learning

In the marketing world, idle minds fall behind. That’s why 2RM associates spent countless hours reading, learning, and teaching each other new things. When we learn and grow together, we’re all better for it.

In 2023, 2RM associates attended 36 conferences/trade shows, read 649 books, and had 5825.5 hours of training.

Connections with Our Clients

Our business is built on relationships. When we meet with our clients face to face, we know bonds are strengthened that help make us and, ultimately, their business better.

In 2023, 2RM had 31 client meetings/visits

Connections with Our Furry and Feathered Friends

Humans aren’t the only ones our associates connect with on a day-to-day basis. We love our pets — we’ve even made efforts to save a stray animal or two that find their way inside.

In 2023, 2RM associates adopted 11 new pets – 7 dogs and 4 cats. 2RM also saved 1 parakeet and 1 bat from the office.

Connections Coast to Coast and Around the World

And finally, our connections reach far beyond the outskirts of the Des Moines metro. From across the country and in countries thousands of miles away, our love for exploration and discovery opens our minds and helps us see the world from different perspectives.

In 2023, 85 2RM associates visited a new state. Additionally, 35 national parks and 15 foreign countries were visited by 2RM associates.

If you find connections like these inspiring, we’d love to meet you. Connect with us!