To: Martin Glacier, President
Glacier Watersports and Outdoors
Mr. Glacier,
I don’t know how common this is, and I hope I’m not taking too much of your time, but I find it necessary to thank you for your continued patronage of my business, Gary’s Graphics For Less.
It brings me great pride (and motivation) to see my work proudly displayed as the flagship image of a multinational brand. Every time I see that big blue glacier on a commercial or in the background of a foreign movie, I grin. This is entirely due to our great working relationship, which I am so thankful for.
You are always prompt with payments and quick with bonuses. Your art department’s feedback is so informed and helpful it has helped me grow as an overall artist. Even when my work doesn’t match what you’re looking for, you’re willing to give me another chance by emailing another project when available.
As your business has flourished, so has mine. We are opening a second location. In a few more years I’m hoping to be in the same Top 20 Earners of Pleasantville List that you head every year.
I won’t be so brash as to say my logo has been as big of a bootstrap for your brand as your business has been for mine, because I know all the things a business needs to be successful. If I’m a part of your success, I’m a small one. The point of this is not to be coquettish or fish for compliments, but to illustrate what I consider an exceptional corporate compensation philosophy: for my few shovels of dirt, I’m paid as though I moved the mountain.
Thank you again, Mr. Glacier. Should anything ever make you think I want anything but the best for you or your company, I hope to discuss it with you directly. Your business is one of the top priorities in both my financial and creative dealings.
Sincerely,
Gary Gorham
Gary’s Graphics For Less