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    Mohamad Fardous
    Founder • Creative Director • Business Strategist

    Meet Mohamad Fardous

    House of Karma was built on one simple belief: Businesses deserve more than beautiful marketing. They deserve thoughtful strategy, authentic relationships, scalable systems, creative execution, and a partner genuinely invested in helping them grow.

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    Business School

    University of Michigan

    Degree focused on Business & Marketing

    Finance & Sales

    10+ Years

    Former Director of Banking at Rocket Mortgage

    House of Karma & Karma by Design

    Founder

    Strategic growth and creative expression

    Strategy & Systems

    Creative Director

    Brand Strategy, Marketing, CRM, Automation

    Business Strategy
    The Foundation

    Business Before Marketing

    Marketing isn't simply about creating advertisements. Marketing is understanding people.

    Approximately ten years spent working in finance and sales provided firsthand experience understanding customer psychology, communication, negotiation, influence, relationship building, trust, and long-term client partnerships.

    Serving as a Director of Banking at Rocket Mortgage involved coaching, mentoring, and developing mortgage bankers into high-performing professionals. Those experiences continue to influence every branding, website, CRM, automation, and marketing strategy created today.

    Listening
    Understanding goals
    Building trust
    Problem solving
    Relationship building
    Consultative communication

    My Journey

    The path that led to building House of Karma.

    The Foundation

    Education

    Studied Business & Marketing at the University of Michigan.

    The Crucible

    Finance & Sales

    Entered the fast-paced world of finance, learning the core mechanics of customer acquisition and trust.

    The Growth

    Leadership at Rocket Mortgage

    Served as Director of Banking, mentoring and developing sales professionals into high performers.

    The Expression

    Karma by Design

    Launched an art and decor brand, exploring the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and commerce.

    The Synthesis

    House of Karma

    Founded the agency to combine business strategy, finance principles, and creative execution.

    The Evolution

    Studio Escrow Partnership

    Integrated comprehensive CRM and automation systems to offer complete business infrastructure.

    Present

    Today

    Building scalable growth systems for businesses across the country.

    The Creative Side
    Art & Expression

    The Creative Side

    Becoming an artist through Karma by Design strengthened my understanding of storytelling, emotion, composition, visual hierarchy, brand identity, and color psychology.

    Creativity and business strategy are not opposing forces—they complement one another. Beautiful design captures attention, but strategic creative direction captures market share.

    "When you consistently create value and help others succeed, good things have a way of coming back."
    The Philosophy

    Why House of Karma?

    The name reflects a core belief: Doing right by clients. Building relationships before transactions. Creating meaningful work. Supporting communities. Helping businesses grow.

    We don't just want to be an agency you hired once. We want to be the strategic partner that helped transform your business trajectory.

    Always Learning.
    Always Improving.

    Marketing, AI, technology, consumer behavior, and digital platforms evolve constantly. Because of that, professional education is an ongoing commitment.

    Sandler Sales Certification

    Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers

    Dale Carnegie Effective Comm. & Human Relations

    HubSpot Academy Inbound Sales Certification

    HubSpot Academy Sales Enablement Certification

    LinkedIn Learning Communication Foundations

    Professional Development

    "Professional development is an ongoing investment. New certifications and specialized training are continuously pursued as technology and best practices evolve."

    The Principles That Guide Every Project

    Technology changes. Marketing evolves. Platforms come and go.

    The principles behind sustainable business growth remain remarkably consistent.

    Every recommendation we make is guided by a framework built from years of business education, finance, sales leadership, creative direction, branding, customer psychology, and real-world experience helping businesses communicate more effectively.

    These principles influence every project we take on.

    Strategy Before Tactics

    The right strategy always matters more than the latest marketing trend.

    Every successful project begins by understanding the business, its customers, its goals, and its challenges before recommending websites, advertising, branding, automation, or technology. Strategy determines where time, energy, and investment should be focused.

    The right strategy always matters more than the latest marketing trend.

    Every successful project begins by understanding the business, its customers, its goals, and its challenges before recommending websites, advertising, branding, automation, or technology. Strategy determines where time, energy, and investment should be focused.

    Relationships Over Transactions

    Trust creates stronger businesses than aggressive sales ever will.

    Long-term partnerships consistently outperform short-term wins. We believe transparency, honesty, communication, and reliability create relationships that continue growing long after a project launches.

    Trust creates stronger businesses than aggressive sales ever will.

    Long-term partnerships consistently outperform short-term wins. We believe transparency, honesty, communication, and reliability create relationships that continue growing long after a project launches.

    Systems Create Freedom

    Businesses should rely on systems, not memory.

    Well-designed systems reduce repetitive work, improve customer experience, eliminate unnecessary friction, and allow business owners to spend more time leading instead of constantly managing daily operations.

    Businesses should rely on systems, not memory.

    Well-designed systems reduce repetitive work, improve customer experience, eliminate unnecessary friction, and allow business owners to spend more time leading instead of constantly managing daily operations.

    Creativity Needs Purpose

    Great design should always solve a business problem.

    Beautiful branding without strategy becomes decoration. Every logo, website, advertisement, photograph, video, and customer experience should support measurable business objectives and meaningful communication.

    Great design should always solve a business problem.

    Beautiful branding without strategy becomes decoration. Every logo, website, advertisement, photograph, video, and customer experience should support measurable business objectives and meaningful communication.

    Marketing Is Education

    The strongest brands teach before they sell.

    Rather than relying on pressure or gimmicks, successful marketing helps customers understand their options, builds confidence, removes uncertainty, and makes purchasing decisions easier.

    The strongest brands teach before they sell.

    Rather than relying on pressure or gimmicks, successful marketing helps customers understand their options, builds confidence, removes uncertainty, and makes purchasing decisions easier.

    Never Stop Learning

    The industry evolves. So should we.

    Search engines, AI, automation, advertising platforms, consumer behavior, and technology change continuously. Ongoing education allows House of Karma to recommend current best practices instead of relying on outdated strategies.

    The industry evolves. So should we.

    Search engines, AI, automation, advertising platforms, consumer behavior, and technology change continuously. Ongoing education allows House of Karma to recommend current best practices instead of relying on outdated strategies.

    Data Should Guide Decisions

    Creativity starts conversations. Data improves them.

    Creative work attracts attention, but analytics, customer behavior, testing, and performance data help determine where continuous improvements should be made over time.

    Creativity starts conversations. Data improves them.

    Creative work attracts attention, but analytics, customer behavior, testing, and performance data help determine where continuous improvements should be made over time.

    Community Builds Stronger Brands

    Businesses grow faster when they contribute to the communities they serve.

    Through community partnerships, networking events, Creator Connect, Breaking Borders, charitable initiatives, and collaborative projects, House of Karma believes businesses should become meaningful contributors—not simply advertisers.

    Businesses grow faster when they contribute to the communities they serve.

    Through community partnerships, networking events, Creator Connect, Breaking Borders, charitable initiatives, and collaborative projects, House of Karma believes businesses should become meaningful contributors—not simply advertisers.

    What This Means For Our Clients

    Strategy Before Spending

    We recommend what your business actually needs—not simply the newest trend.

    Business First

    Every recommendation begins with understanding your goals before discussing platforms or technology.

    Long-Term Thinking

    We focus on building systems that continue supporting growth well after launch.

    Education Throughout The Process

    Clients understand why recommendations are made instead of simply being told what to purchase.

    Scalable Systems

    Every website, CRM, automation, and marketing strategy is designed with future growth in mind.

    Partnership Over Projects

    Our goal is to become a long-term strategic partner rather than simply completing another project.

    Who We Work Best With

    Businesses That Are A Great Fit

    • Value long-term partnerships
    • Want thoughtful strategy
    • Believe branding is an investment
    • Want scalable systems
    • Appreciate collaboration
    • Care about customer experience
    • Value transparency
    • Want measurable long-term growth

    Businesses That May Not Be The Right Fit

    • Looking only for the lowest price
    • Want overnight results
    • Prefer one-size-fits-all marketing
    • Need only a quick logo or website without strategy
    • Are unwilling to collaborate throughout the process
    Community

    Beyond Business

    Building a business is only part of the equation. Strengthening the community, fostering creativity, and connecting people are equally important.

    Creator Connect
    Breaking Borders
    Networking events
    Public art & Hospitality installations
    Creative collaborations
    Charitable initiatives
    Future mentorship programs
    Community Involvement
    Education & Leadership

    Speaking Engagements, Mentorship & Industry Collaboration

    Throughout his career, Mohamad Fardous has had the opportunity to speak with students, mentor aspiring professionals, and contribute to university programs focused on branding, entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, creative direction, customer psychology, business development, and professional growth. Many of these engagements were conducted virtually, allowing students from across the country to participate.

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    University of Michigan

    Ross School of Business
    Guest Speaker • Student Mentor
    Core Topics
    Business StrategyMarketingBrand Strategy+3 more
    Topics Discussed
    • Business Strategy
    • Marketing
    • Brand Strategy
    • Leadership
    • Sales Psychology
    • Entrepreneurship
    Topics Discussed
    Business StrategyMarketingBrand StrategyLeadershipSales PsychologyEntrepreneurship
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    Parsons School of Design

    Guest Speaker • Industry Judge • Student Mentor
    Core Topics
    Creative DirectionBrand StrategyEntrepreneurship+3 more

    Participated as an industry judge during final student presentations, where graduating students presented branding, creative, and business concepts. Evaluated presentations, provided constructive feedback, shared industry perspectives, and mentored students transitioning into professional careers.

    Topics Discussed
    • Creative Direction
    • Brand Strategy
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Presentation Skills
    • Creative Business
    • Marketing

    Participated as an industry judge during final student presentations, where graduating students presented branding, creative, and business concepts. Evaluated presentations, provided constructive feedback, shared industry perspectives, and mentored students transitioning into professional careers.

    Topics Discussed
    Creative DirectionBrand StrategyEntrepreneurshipPresentation SkillsCreative BusinessMarketing
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    School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    Guest Speaker • Student Mentor
    Core Topics
    Brand IdentityCreative DirectionBusiness Development+3 more
    Topics Discussed
    • Brand Identity
    • Creative Direction
    • Business Development
    • Marketing
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Career Development
    Topics Discussed
    Brand IdentityCreative DirectionBusiness DevelopmentMarketingEntrepreneurshipCareer Development
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    Syracuse University

    Newhouse School of Public Communications
    Guest Speaker • Student Mentor
    Core Topics
    Marketing StrategyCommunicationsPersonal Branding+3 more
    Topics Discussed
    • Marketing Strategy
    • Communications
    • Personal Branding
    • Business Development
    • Leadership
    • Customer Psychology
    Topics Discussed
    Marketing StrategyCommunicationsPersonal BrandingBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipCustomer Psychology
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    One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been sharing real-world experiences with students preparing to enter the industries that shaped my own journey. Education shouldn't end at graduation—it should continue through curiosity, mentorship, and meaningful conversations.

    Investing In The Next Generation

    Mohamad believes education extends far beyond the classroom and that mentorship plays an important role in helping students develop confidence, critical thinking, communication skills, and practical business knowledge.

    The transition from education to industry can be challenging, and whenever possible, he enjoys contributing practical insights drawn from real client experiences, business leadership, branding, finance, marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship.

    Learning is a lifelong process, and both teaching and mentoring continue to shape his own perspective as much as those he has the opportunity to support.

    Mentorship & Leadership

    Giving Back To The Industry

    Throughout his career, Mohamad has always believed that knowledge becomes more valuable when it is shared.

    He regularly makes time to answer questions, review portfolios, provide constructive feedback, mentor students, and guide aspiring entrepreneurs, marketers, designers, and business professionals looking to build meaningful careers.

    This guidance often happens informally through conversations, networking events, virtual meetings, educational sessions, community initiatives, and one-on-one mentorship. He enjoys helping people understand not only marketing, but also business strategy, leadership, customer psychology, branding, communication, and long-term career development.

    He has also shared feedback and strategic guidance with fellow creative professionals and agency owners when opportunities arise. Rather than viewing every agency as a competitor, Mohamad believes raising the overall standard of the industry ultimately benefits clients, businesses, and the creative community.

    Strong industries are built through collaboration, ethical leadership, continuous learning, and a willingness to help others succeed.

    Leadership

    Helping others build confidence through guidance, accountability, and real-world experience.

    Helping others build confidence through guidance, accountability, and real-world experience.

    Mentorship

    Supporting students and professionals as they transition from education into industry.

    Supporting students and professionals as they transition from education into industry.

    Business Strategy

    Helping entrepreneurs think beyond marketing and build stronger businesses.

    Helping entrepreneurs think beyond marketing and build stronger businesses.

    Creative Development

    Providing thoughtful feedback on branding, design, communication, and customer experience.

    Providing thoughtful feedback on branding, design, communication, and customer experience.

    Industry Collaboration

    Sharing knowledge with fellow professionals because stronger businesses create stronger communities.

    Sharing knowledge with fellow professionals because stronger businesses create stronger communities.

    Lifelong Learning

    Believing that every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, regardless of experience level.

    Believing that every conversation is an opportunity to learn something new, regardless of experience level.

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    I've always believed that success isn't measured by what you accomplish alone. It's measured by how many people you help grow along the way.

    While awards, certifications, and successful projects are meaningful milestones, the greatest professional satisfaction often comes from seeing others apply new ideas, build confidence, grow their businesses, launch careers, and create opportunities of their own.

    House of Karma was built on the belief that doing right by people, sharing knowledge freely, and helping others succeed creates stronger businesses, stronger relationships, and a stronger community.

    Executive Advisory

    Invite Mohamad To Speak, Advise or Collaborate

    Practical business insights grounded in real-world experience.

    Mohamad is available for select paid speaking engagements, executive consulting, workshops, mentorship sessions, panel discussions, university programs, business events, and strategic advisory opportunities.

    Every engagement is customized to the audience and designed to deliver practical, actionable insights rather than generic motivational presentations.

    Drawing from experience in finance, sales leadership, branding, creative direction, business strategy, customer psychology, marketing, CRM systems, automation, AI implementation, entrepreneurship, and business development, each engagement is interactive, educational, and tailored to the organization's goals.

    Available Engagements

    • Executive Keynote Speaking
    • Business Growth Workshops
    • Brand Strategy Sessions
    • Marketing & Customer Psychology
    • Sales & Relationship Building
    • Leadership Development
    • Creative Direction
    • AI & Business Automation
    • Entrepreneur Mentorship
    • University Guest Lectures
    • Executive Advisory
    • Agency Consulting
    • Panel Discussions
    • Business Development Strategy

    Organizations I Work With

    BusinessesMarketing AgenciesCreative StudiosStartupsUniversitiesProfessional OrganizationsChambers of CommerceEntrepreneur GroupsIndustry AssociationsNonprofit OrganizationsCorporate Teams

    "My goal isn't simply to inspire people. It's to leave every audience with practical ideas they can apply the moment they return to work."

    Interested In Working Together?

    Whether you're planning a keynote, leadership workshop, university program, executive strategy session, or business consulting engagement, I'd be happy to learn more about your organization and explore how I can contribute.

    Lessons I've Learned

    "People buy trust before they buy services."

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    Education & Insights

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    To create an agency that combines strategic business thinking with high-end creative execution. Many agencies do one or the other; we wanted to build complete growth systems.

    Finance taught me the mechanics of growth, sales, and customer psychology. Marketing is the natural extension of those principles—applied creatively to help businesses scale.

    We prioritize business strategy before marketing tactics. We don't just build websites or run ads; we build the underlying CRM and automation infrastructure required to convert attention into revenue.

    Deeply involved. As Creative Director and Business Strategist, I oversee the strategic direction of every major project to ensure it aligns with the client's business goals.

    It grounds every creative decision in ROI. A beautiful brand is useless if it doesn't generate trust, leads, and measurable growth.

    Let's Build Something Meaningful Together.

    Whether you're looking to rebrand, build a new website, or implement scalable automation systems, I'd love to hear about your business goals.

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