Nelson Schmidt Reviews

3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)
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Dan Nelson

53% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Nelson Schmidt has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nelson Schmidt employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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20 reviews
2.0
7 Oct 2025
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Pros

* Talented, passionate team members who care deeply about their work and clients. * Some legacy client relationships still provide opportunities for meaningful and rewarding work.

Cons

* New business development has stagnated. The agency hasn’t secured a significant new client in years, due to outdated approaches and the absence of a dedicated business development function. * Decision-making is overly centralized. The CEO remains deeply involved in day-to-day matters, which limits the autonomy of team leads and sidelines strategic voices. * High turnover has become a persistent issue, leading to knowledge loss, instability, and burnout. * Compensation lags behind market benchmarks; raises are infrequent, bonuses are rare, and salary reductions of up to 20% have occurred. * There is minimal investment in employee development, training, or long-term career growth.

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