907K Marketing and Consulting

04/14/2026

More marketing is not always the answer.
Sometimes the real issue is a lack of direction.
If your business has active marketing but inconsistent results, or you are preparing for funding, growth, or transition, a Fractional CMO can help align strategy with where the business is headed.
That is exactly what this article explores: The Right Time to Bring in a Fractional CMO

Learn when to bring in a Fractional CMO, especially during growth, funding, ownership changes, or when your marketing needs stronger strategic direction.

04/13/2026

Growth creates pressure. And pressure has a way of exposing weak marketing strategy fast.

If your business is heading into a season of growth, investment, a loan, or even a change in ownership, it may be time to bring in a Fractional CMO.

A Fractional CMO helps bring clarity to your messaging, strategy, and next steps—before costly missteps happen.

Read the article:
https://www.907k.com/entrepreneur/the-right-time-to-get-a-fractional-cmo

03/17/2026

The Trust Factor: What Actually Influences a Customer’s Decision
Many businesses assume customers choose based on price or features.
In reality, trust often plays a much bigger role.
Before someone decides to work with a company, they’re usually asking a few simple questions:
• Do these people understand the problem I’m trying to solve?
• Do they have the experience to help?
• Do I trust them to deliver?
This is why personal connection matters in marketing.
When entrepreneurs share their perspective, insights, and experience, they create familiarity and credibility. Over time, that communication builds trust—and trust often influences the final decision more than any advertisement.
Marketing isn’t only about visibility.
It’s about building relationships that make customers confident in choosing your business.
I explore this idea in the latest Small Giant article:
https://smallgiant.907k.com
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03/10/2026

Not all leads are created equal.
A $5 lead from an ad might never convert.
But a conversation at a networking event or a referral from a trusted partner might turn into a long-term client.
The real question isn’t “How cheap are your leads?”
It’s “How valuable are they?”
In my webinar this Wednesday, I’ll explain how businesses can move from cold contacts to hot leads and understand their true cost per lead.

📅 Wednesday at 2pm
🎟 Save your spot:

Are you wasting your budget on "guesses" instead of data. Join us on the first webinar of the Startup CMO webinar series

03/10/2026

Most businesses think they know their cost per lead.
But they’re only counting ad spend.
What about:
• Chamber of Commerce memberships
• Networking events
• Conferences
• Webinars
• Time spent building relationships
All of these contribute to the real cost of turning cold contacts into hot leads.
If you want to understand what it actually takes to generate qualified opportunities, I’m breaking it down in my upcoming webinar.
📅 Wednesday at 2pm
🎟 Register here: https://thestartupcmo01.eventbrite.com
Stop chasing cheap leads and start building leads that convert.

03/05/2026

Join us at our webinar next week. DM for link registration

02/24/2026

Most small businesses don’t need a complicated marketing funnel.
They need a simple one that actually works.

If your marketing feels random or inconsistent, this article breaks down the exact steps to guide someone from first click to paying customer — without the overwhelm.

Discover the simple marketing funnel every small business needs to attract leads, build trust, and turn more prospects into paying customers.

02/11/2026

If you’re still the one making every marketing decision, that’s not a growth strategy—it’s a ceiling.
Strong marketing follows leadership.
Not the other way around.

South Los Angeles Marketing Agency, helping organizations, businesses and companies build on their Marketing Strategy, Communication Design, Technology and Budget. Marketing Consulting, Web Design, Graphic Design, Google Ads Certified.

02/09/2026

The fastest way to improve marketing isn’t another campaign.
It’s having someone responsible for the direction.

That shift—from activity to leadership—is what this week’s blog explores.

Read it on Small Giant Blog:

https://www.907k.com/entrepreneur/you-dont-have-a-marketing-problem-you-have-a-leadership-gap

01/28/2026

Launching something new in 2026?

Before you burn through your marketing budget, read this.

We just dropped a new blog post all about building a Go-to-Market strategy with purpose.

Easy steps to get your product in front of the right people. Go read it now:
https://www.907k.com/entrepreneur/go-to-market-with-purpose

01/21/2026

Want to know how the Super Bowl (and other big games) can boost your business?
Here’s a quick breakdown of the latest blog at the Small Giant

🏟️ 5 Ways to Turn Big Games into Big Gains:

1. Tap into the Hype
Use game-day excitement to promote limited-time offers that match the theme (think: “Touchdown Deals” or “Halftime Flash Sales”).

2. Engage on Social in Real-Time
Schedule posts, polls, and stories that play off game moments — it keeps your brand in the convo.

3. Partner with Local Businesses
Co-host watch parties or run joint promos to double your reach in the community.

4. Leverage Hashtags & Timing
Don’t just post — post smart. Use trending hashtags and align your timing with pre-game, halftime, or post-game buzz.

5. Keep It Simple & On-Brand
You don’t need to be a sports expert. Just connect your product/service to the excitement in a way that feels authentic.

🔥 Want help applying these strategies to your business?

📩 DM me “Game Plan” and I’ll show you how to turn this into a custom campaign that gets results.