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New Air

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Andrew Motyka

I moved.

Out of West Chester and into a new place, and I kept it quiet until it was done. No announcement. No countdown. I made the decision, made the move, and let the result speak first.

My first two years on my own were in West Chester, and I appreciate all of it. Like everything in life, you grow into new things and new environments.

I have been moved in for almost two weeks now. I love everything about it, it is everything a scaling founder needs, and I am happier than ever.

The people here are great too.

Everyone I meet is kind. Not polite. Kind. Positive, open, quick to say hello and glad to talk. There is a winner’s energy everywhere I go: the coffee line, the gym, the hallway, the parking lot. People are building something, and they assume you are too.

The food is great too. The meals, the pace, all of it feels right for me.

It shows up in everything I choose now, right down to the brands I wear, like Lululemon.

I am in love with Lululemon. It is one of the greatest brands on the planet.

All of it is carrying straight into the work. Everything coming up is lining up to be a big win.

Recent wins

  • 2026 Silver Winner, International MUSE Creative Awards, Outstanding New Agency

  • First Onward Upward Sports & Events billboard, live along the Schuylkill

  • Second billboard, live in Delaware

  • Third billboard, going live soon on the Commodore Barry Bridge

2026 MUSE Creative Awards Silver Winner, Outstanding New Agency

See the MUSE award

What is ahead

Later this month I get to spend time with one of the greatest workers’ compensation firms in the world, at one of their big firsts. They are great people who do great work, and their billboards are epic. They influenced Onward Upward Sports & Events in doing ours.

Pickleball Tournament, Sat Nov 14

Register for the pickleball tournament, Sat, Nov 14

Surf Contest, Sat Nov 28

Enter the surf contest, Sat, Nov 28

  • Sat, Dec 5: Bar Crawl. Tickets

  • 2027: A full slate of new programming. Events

To be part of any of it, pick a date above and lock in your spot.

New place. Same work. Full speed.

Onward. Upward.

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