Who We Are
Creative video and AI agency for SMBs
Lane Street AI is a creative agency built for small and mid-sized businesses ready to break through the noise. We combine human creativity with ethical AI to deliver standout video storytelling and intelligent digital agents—all expertly architected to help you to attract, engage, and convert more of your ideal customers.
Our Approach to AI
Use AI ethically and strategically to level the playing field for SMBs
We believe AI should empower people, not replace them. That’s why our digital agents are always custom-trained to reflect your brand’s voice and values, and deliver a seamless hand-off to your team. And our creative work is always guided by human strategy and intuition while leveraging AI to your advantage—for quality, speed and affordability. Our #1 goal: use AI to help you serve more customers, deliver consistent messaging, scale your reach, and grow—while always keeping your brand’s integrity front and center, and remaining 100% transparent with your audience.
Our Philosophy
Empower Ambitious Brands to Stand Out and Grow
We believe every business deserves the chance to be unforgettable. Our mission is to help you differentiate, communicate your unique value, and drive real business growth—using creative video, smart AI agents, and a distinctly human touch.
Why Work with Lane Street
Human-First Creativity
Every project is driven by strategic human insight and inspired creativity, built on decades of real-world experience. We make sure your brand’s personality and story shine through in every video and interaction. From initial concept and storyboarding to final execution, you’ll receive standout scripts and videos that capture attention and deliver your message in a truly memorable way.
Ethical AI as Your Advantage
We use AI transparently and responsibly to enhance—not replace—human creativity and fuel your sales pipeline. Ethical AI levels the playing field for SMBs, helping you look and sound as professional and trusted as larger competitors. Our AI agents scale engagement, deliver consistent messaging, and serve your customers 24/7—all with your brand’s values front and center.
Purposeful Video Storytelling
Our creative videos and digital agents are thoughtfully crafted to guide your audience seamlessly through every stage of the sales funnel—from the very first impression to the final, ‘ready-to-buy’ sale. Each piece is designed with a clear purpose to engage, educate, and convert, ensuring your message resonates and drives measurable results.
Uniquely Built for SMBs
We understand the unique challenges and ambitions of growing small and mid-sized businesses. That’s why our solutions are designed to be fast, flexible, and affordable—delivering big agency-quality creative work that empowers you to compete and grow without the high costs and long timelines often associated with large creative shops.
Our Values
Human Creativity
We believe bold ideas and original storytelling are the foundation of memorable brands. Every project is approached with fresh thinking to help your business stand out and make a lasting impression.
Integrity
We are committed to ethical AI, transparent practices, and honest communication in every client relationship. You can trust us to put your interests first and deliver with honesty at every stage.
Collaboration
We work closely with you at every step, making the process easy, enjoyable, and impactful. Your input shapes the creative journey, ensuring the final product truly represents your brand.
A-Team
We deliver high-quality results every time—no shortcuts, no compromises. You'll be working with seasoned pros, not amateurs. Our focus is on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and communication, so your brand always looks its best.
Our Story
At Lane Street, we’re more than a single visionary—we’re a team united by a passion for evolving technology and a proven track record in sales and marketing innovation.
Together, our collective experience spans over 30 years in enterprise sales, business development, entrepreneurship, video marketing, lead generation, and high-growth brand building. That means our ‘zone of genius’ is helping businesses of all sizes stand out and succeed in crowded, noisy markets.
Our Collective Expertise
Our journey began with our founder, CEO and chief innovation officer, M. Rodney Lane, whose three decades of building successful businesses—including some of DC’s most talked-about restaurants, spearheading visionary solutions in the commercial energy world, successful restaurant turn-arounds, and even standup comedy—taught him the power of sales, storytelling, customer connection and crafting a unique brand voice. But his tech obsession was never far behind. From creating movie-studio quality videos to embracing the cutting edge of AI and video editing software, he’s always been passionate about the intersection of creativity and technology.
Our Value
Now, we’ve brought together a team whose expertise covers every angle of modern business growth. Whether it’s generating leads, building successful brands, or leveraging the latest AI tools, we’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t) across decades and industries. When you work with Lane Street, you’re partnering with a group that knows how to turn ideas and message into impactful, unforgettable results.
Consider Lane Street your guide to cutting through the noise in crowded marketplaces, your secret weapon for gaining a competitive edge… all equipped with equal parts business savvy, technical expertise, and the kind of experience that only comes from 30 years at the forefront of sales, marketing and brand innovation.
We believe that curiosity, creativity, and a dash of humor make the journey more enjoyable—and more successful.
Our Expertise
- Customer Acquisition
- SMB & Enterprise Sales Strategy
- Sales & Marketing Systems
- AI-Powered Video & Image Creation
- Studio-Quality Video Editing
- Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation
- Brand Strategy
- Creative Strategy
- AI Innovation
Leadership
M. Rodney Lane
CEO | Chief Innovation Officer | Founder
Former enterprise business development executive, restauranteur, entrepreneur turned AI startup founder.