Hey, I’m James Stokes – Founder, Dreamer

I’m a solo entrepreneur, husband, dad of ten, and someone who’s been building businesses—mine and others’—since 2010.

Raised on a fifth-generation dairy farm in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, I learned early what it meant to work hard, stay curious, and build things that last. I married my middle school best friend, Katie, and for the last 15+ years, we’ve run life and business side-by-side—raising our kids, homeschooling, and serving clients with heart and hustle.

We live on a small hobby farm in Medford, WI where our life is full of chickens, doodles, and real conversations around a dinner table that’s rarely quiet.

What I Do

I’ve spent the last decade and a half helping people bring their visions to life—through photography, design, branding, and marketing. My sweet spot is creating systems that give people back their time and sanity. Because let’s face it: marketing can feel like an endless pit. But with the right strategy, the highest quality visuals, compelling storytelling, and a narrow, intentional focus—you can reach your audience and make a real impact.

Now, I’m finishing my MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship to better equip myself—and others—for what’s next.

Whether it's launching a brand, refining an offer, or scaling a message, I help founders, families, and purpose-driven businesses show up with clarity and confidence.

How I Work

I build systems that scale and strategies that stick.

I help brands tell better stories—visually and verbally.

I believe good marketing starts with trust and focus, not trends.

Off the Clock

I’m a big-picture thinker (ENFJ and high "I" on DISC), a lover of all things outdoors, and a fan of systems, aesthetics, and people who think differently. I coach youth, serve in ministry, and teach when I can—especially history and social sciences.

Faith, family, and real life are at the core of everything I do. If there’s food on the table and room for more—count us in.