How I Work

Strategy before execution. Clarity before scale.

Most marketing problems aren’t caused by a lack of effort. They’re caused by unclear priorities, misaligned systems, and teams being asked to do too much without a clear plan.

My role is to help organizations step back, see what’s actually happening, and make smarter decisions about where to focus next.

I don’t start with tactics.
I start with understanding what’s broken, what’s working, and what no longer makes sense.

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What working with me looks like


I work best with small and mid-sized organizations that want strategic guidance without hiring a full-time leader too early.

My engagements are designed to quickly bring clarity, reduce wasted effort, and help teams move forward with confidence.

Diagnose
01

We begin by looking at your current reality.
This typically includes:

  • Reviewing existing content, SEO performance, and distribution
  • Understanding your business goals and constraints
  • Identifying gaps between effort and outcomes
  • Noting where teams are overextended or misaligned

The goal here isn’t judgment.

Its accuracy.

Clarify
02

Next, we get very clear on what matters now versus later.

This is where many teams struggle internally.

  • Define clear priorities
  • Identify what to pause, stop, or simplify
  • Align content and growth efforts with actual business goals
  • Create shared understanding across leadership and marketing

This step alone often reduces stress and internal friction.

Design
03

Once priorities are clear, I design a realistic plan that fits your team’s capacity.

This is not a theoretical strategy deck.

It’s a practical roadmap that answers:

  • What to focus on
  • Why it matters
  • How success will be measured
  • What resources are actually required

The emphasis is always on sustainability and impact, not volume.

Support (as needed)
04

Some teams prefer a clear plan and execute internally.
Others want ongoing strategic support as they implement.

When it makes sense, I provide:

  • Strategic advisory support
  • Ongoing prioritization and decision guidance
  • Performance interpretation and course correction
  • A senior outside perspective without full-time overhead

What Clients Often Say

Clients often tell me that after working together:

  • They finally know what to focus on
  • Meetings are more productive
  • Marketing efforts feel intentional instead of reactive

Clarity changes how teams operate. But don’t take my word for it. Read what my clients have said below.

Who I’m Best Suited For

This work is a strong fit if:

  • You have a small or overstretched marketing team
  • You’re producing content, but unsure what’s driving results
  • Leadership wants clarity before hiring or investing further
  • You need a strategy, not just more execution

This is not a good fit if:

  • You’re looking for low-cost content production
  • You want volume without direction
  • You’re not ready to make decisions or prioritize

Where most teams start

Most clients begin with the Content Marketing Strategy Blueprint.

It’s a focused engagement designed to create clarity fast and establish a clear direction for content, SEO, and growth.

If you’re unsure whether that’s the right starting point, you can also reach out to talk through your situation.