Growth roadmap
What Marketing Do I Need?
Use this page to quickly identify where your business is today and what you should prioritize next. Each stage is designed to pre-qualify your needs and match you with the right Essential Marketing plan.
Stage 1
Just Starting Out
Budget: under $1,000/month | Goal: establish a presence and get found locally
- Set up and fully optimize Google Business Profile
- Build a simple 3-5 page mobile-friendly website
- Focus on organic social posting cadence
- Start collecting Google reviews with simple automation
- Get listed in Yelp, Apple Maps, BBB, and directories
Essential Marketing package: GMB Setup + Basic Website starting at $799/month
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Stage 2
Mid-Tier / Growing
Budget: $1,000-2,500/month | Goal: scale what is working and add paid channels
- Run Google Search Ads for highest-intent keywords
- Start Meta Ads for awareness and lead gen
- Build full citation profile with consistent NAP
- Launch backlink strategy and local authority mentions
- Add call tracking and CRM follow-up system
- Track rankings, ad performance, and lead source monthly
Essential Marketing package: Growth Plan starting at $1,500/month
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Stage 3
Established / Scaling
Budget: $3,000+/month | Goal: systemize, automate, and dominate your market
- Track all channels in one marketing dashboard
- Deploy CRM automations and lead follow-up sequences
- Run monthly email campaigns and re-engagement flows
- Execute advanced SEO and competitor gap strategy
- Scale into multi-location strategy and AI tools
- Hold quarterly strategy sessions for budget alignment
Essential Marketing package: Market Domination starting at $3,000/month (Custom/Enterprise available)
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