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How We Work

What working
with us actually
looks like.

Most agencies describe their process in four vague steps. We'll give you the detailed version — what happens in the first week, what you receive, who does what, and what the ongoing relationship looks like once things are running.

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01
Discovery & Fit
We learn your organization before we recommend anything
Week 1
02
Strategy & Scoping
A plan built for your goals, not a shelf package
Week 2
03
Onboarding & Build
Setup, access, assets — everything configured before launch
Weeks 3–5
04
Launch & First Results
Live, tracked, and reporting from day one
Week 6
05
Ongoing Partnership
Monthly rhythm, quarterly reviews, continuous growth
Month 2+
01
Phase 01 · Week 1

Discovery
& Fit.

Before we talk services or pricing, we spend time understanding your organization — your goals, your constraints, your competitive situation, and what success actually means to you. This isn't a sales call. It's a conversation to determine whether we're the right fit for each other.

A 45–60 minute discovery call with no agenda other than understanding your situation
Review of your current digital presence — website, Google rankings, reviews, social profiles
Competitive landscape overview — who's ranking above you, who's running ads, where the gaps are
Honest assessment of whether we can deliver what you need within your budget
⏱ Typically 1 week
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We might tell you we're not the right fit
If your goals, timeline, or budget don't align with what we can realistically deliver, we'll say so in discovery — not after you've signed. We'd rather lose the business than take on a client we can't serve well.
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We do our homework before the call
We review your website, your Google Business Profile, your rankings, and your reviews before we talk. You shouldn't have to explain your situation from scratch — we come in already having a picture of where you stand.
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No pitch deck, no proposal theater
We don't do formal presentations with slide decks in discovery calls. It's a real conversation — two people figuring out whether there's a fit. If there is, we move to strategy. If there isn't, we part ways with respect.
02
Phase 02 · Week 2

Strategy
& Scoping.

Once we've confirmed fit, we build a specific strategy for your organization — which services make sense, in what order, at what investment level. We present this as a clear written proposal with honest expectations about timelines and outcomes.

Written strategy document covering recommended services and reasoning
Clear monthly investment breakdown with no hidden fees
Realistic outcome projections — what to expect in months 1, 3, and 6
Month-to-month agreement — no lock-in, no annual commitment required
⏱ Proposal delivered within 5 business days
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We recommend less, not more
We scope based on what will actually move the needle for your organization at your budget level. We don't upsell services that don't make sense yet — we'd rather start focused and expand when the foundation is working.
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Honest timelines, not optimistic ones
SEO takes months. Ads can generate leads in weeks. We tell you both — and we set expectations around what "early results" realistically looks like for your specific market so you're not measuring against the wrong benchmark in month two.
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You review, ask questions, push back
The strategy document is a proposal — not a take-it-or-leave-it contract. We walk through it together, answer every question, and adjust scope if needed. You should fully understand what you're agreeing to before you sign anything.
03
Phase 03 · Weeks 3–5

Onboarding
& Build.

This is the busiest phase for both sides. We're configuring platforms, setting up tracking, auditing existing assets, building campaigns, and connecting everything together. Your involvement is highest here — then decreases significantly once everything is running.

Platform access granted and CRM/dashboard configured to your business
Ad accounts, Search Console, and Analytics connected and verified
Existing assets audited — website, Google Business Profile, listings cleaned up
Campaign architecture, copy, landing pages, and automations built and reviewed
⏱ 2–3 weeks depending on service scope
We handle
Platform setup and configuration
All technical integrations
Campaign and content builds
Existing asset audit and cleanup
Dashboard and reporting setup
Automation builds and testing
You provide
Access credentials (one time)
Brand assets — logo, photos
Voice and tone feedback
Review and approval of creative
Any specific offer or promo details
One kickoff call (60 min)
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We aim to get you off your own to-do list fast
The onboarding phase requires the most input from you — but we structure it to front-load that effort so your ongoing involvement drops to a monthly review once we're live. We know you're busy running your organization.
04
Phase 04 · Week 6

Launch &
First Results.

Go-live isn't a single moment — it's a coordinated sequence. Each service goes live in the right order, tracking is verified before anything runs, and we monitor closely in the first 72 hours to catch anything that needs immediate adjustment.

Launch checklist completed and verified — tracking, goals, and conversion events confirmed live
72-hour close monitoring with same-day response to any issues
First-week performance snapshot delivered by end of week 6
Dashboard access sent — you can check results any time from any device
⏱ Campaigns live by end of week 6
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Nothing goes live without tracking in place
We verify that every conversion event — form fills, phone calls, bookings — is tracked and firing correctly before a single dollar of ad spend runs. Launching without confirmed tracking is how budgets disappear into a black hole.
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Early data is information, not a verdict
The first two weeks of data are diagnostic — we're watching what works, what needs adjustment, and what the market is telling us. We'll communicate what we're seeing and why. Early results shouldn't be compared against month-three benchmarks.
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You'll hear from us before you have to ask
Launch week, we check in proactively — not just if something breaks. If we see something interesting in the early data, we'll flag it. You shouldn't be wondering what's happening with your campaigns in the first week.
At a Glance

From first call to
results in six weeks.

Here's the full timeline from when you reach out to when your campaigns are live and producing. Most clients are surprised by how fast we move — without cutting corners.

1
Week 1
Discovery Call
45 min conversation. We assess fit, you assess us.
2
Week 2
Strategy & Proposal
Written plan, scope, and investment delivered for review.
3
Weeks 3–5
Onboarding & Build
Platforms configured, campaigns built, assets created.
4
Week 6
Launch
Everything live. Tracking verified. First results incoming.
5
Month 2+
Ongoing Growth
Monthly rhythm. Compounding results. Long-term partnership.
Discovery meeting
Strategy session
Building campaigns
Results dashboard
Standards We Hold Ourselves To

What every client
can count on.

These aren't aspirational commitments on a poster. They're the specific things we've been held accountable to by clients and have held ourselves accountable to as a team. If we fall short, we expect you to say so. Tell us directly →

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Same-day response
Any message sent to us during business hours receives a substantive response the same day — not an auto-reply, not "we'll get back to you," an actual answer or a clear ETA.
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No surprises on your invoice
Your monthly investment is exactly what was in the proposal. We don't add line items without a conversation first. If scope needs to change, we discuss it — you decide.
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Honest reporting, not flattering reporting
When metrics are down, we report it and explain why. We don't cherry-pick the numbers that look good. You can trust that what you're seeing reflects reality.
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Proactive, not reactive
We flag issues before you notice them and bring strategy recommendations without being asked. You shouldn't have to prompt us to think about your business.
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The same team throughout
The people who onboard you are the people who manage your account. We don't do a bait-and-switch where senior team sells and a junior coordinator manages. You know who's working on your business.
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Easy to leave, easy to stay
Month-to-month means you can walk away at any time. We keep clients by continuing to earn the relationship — not by making it contractually painful to leave. If you decide to go, we make the offboarding smooth.

Ready to start
the conversation?

The process begins with a single call. No commitment, no pressure — just an honest look at your situation and whether we're the right team to help you grow.

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