Small Business Marketing Consultant - Start With a Conversation
Most small business owners don’t need a marketing consultant to hand them a deck. They need someone to think it through with. If you want to discuss strategy, challenges, or ideas before committing to execution, this is the right place.
We’ll pressure-test plans, answer questions, and help you decide what actually makes sense — without jumping too quickly.
Let's Talk Shop.
Marketing plans include monthly meeting hours by level, as well as strategy, planning, and advice for each marketing project.
These usually start as a “how do Google Ads work?” discussion, then lead to a defined marketing project as a part of a monthly plan.
What a small business marketing consultant can help with
Use us as your business consultants, ad agency, mini-marketing team, data source, or idea vetters. We can discuss anything business and marketing related; here are a few common starting points that have led to ongoing projects:
I have a website, but don't like it — what can be done?
We talk through the “ins & outs” of websites — design, no-code tools, developers, and what makes a site feel trustworthy.
Leading to:
- Website design and planning (UX & UI)
- Custom website builds
- SEO & other technical implementation
I should focus on digital, but don't know where to start.
We explain the digital tools businesses use (free & paid) to promote, manage, and grow.
Turning into:
- Business profile creation & management (Google, Yelp, Angi, Houzz, etc)
- Choosing ad channels that fit the business & budget
- Updating website contact paths to make outreach easier
Here's what an agency told us to do — is it working?
We review past performance, pressure-test assumptions, and discuss better options.
Resulting in:
- Ad data evaluation and improvement consulting
- Spend planning, buying, and management
- Performance tracking and ROI tracking development
- Testing new advertising channels
Who this is for
- Business owners looking for help, but want a conversation first
- Entrepreneurs wanting an outside perspective on their ideas
- Owners wanting to explore what can be done before doing
Who this is not for
- Businesses looking for a DIY solution
- Teams not open to differing opinions
- Anyone wanting a cookie-cutter plan
What's the process?
This service is designed to be hands-on for both of us. We'll email back and forth, set up meetings, discuss, plan, iterate — and ideally find a longer-term path that makes sense for you.
Where we start
Like any other service, we handle sign-up and payment first.
We won’t add another app or login. Instead, you’ll get a simple tracker where we keep hours, notes, recordings, plans, and deliverables.
In meeting one, we’ll align on goals and what you want to accomplish.
What we spend time on
Talking, planning, doing, evaluating.
This is a custom solution — we spend time on what you prioritize.
Some clients want to explore options. Others want to decide fast and execute. Most are somewhere in-between.
What happens when we're done
Best case: we solve something valuable and it naturally turns into ongoing help.
If not, we part ways (all good) — or we point you to another service that fits better.
Either way, you keep your tracker and all materials produced — they’re yours.
Experience behind the advice
We broke off on our own because we’re confident in what we know — and because we’ve done great things in our corporate jobs. But we’re tired of keeping marketing to the big brands. No buzzwords — just clear thinking from people who’ve been in the seat.
Where we’ve worked
- In-house marketing teams
- Agencies & consulting firms
- Growth roles across different industries
- Some of the largest brands in the world
(To name a few: Adobe, Chevron, Yelp, Wavemaker Global)
What we’ve done
- Improved lead and client acquisition
- Diagnosed conversion + UX issues
- Built campaigns, departments, products, and brands
- Helped teams prioritize what matters
How we apply this to you
- Direct answers + clear next steps
- We’ll say “do nothing” when that’s the best move
- We’ll flag risks before you waste money
- Simple and actionable guidance
FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What does this cost?
What can't we talk about?
What happens when our hours run out?
Do hours expire?
What if I already know where I need help?
Do you meet in-person?
Need more than a discussion?
Some operational services: