
Clarity. Strategy. Growth.
KO Consultants helps small and mid-sized businesses cut through marketing complexity with clear strategy, actionable plans, and managed execution support. Whether you need direction, coordinated implementation, or ongoing advisory, we deliver results that move your business forward.
Marketing Audit & Roadmap
Our Marketing Audit gives you the full picture. We evaluate how people find you, choose you, experience your business, and decide if they'll return. You receive a scorecard of what's working, what's not, and a prioritized 90-day action plan.
What's Included:
Complete customer journey assessment across awareness, purchase, experience, and loyalty
Marketing scorecard identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities
90-day prioritized roadmap with clear next steps
Benchmarks and success metrics for tracking progress
Ideal For: Businesses that need strategic direction before investing in marketing or advertising campaigns.
Optional Add-On: Deep competitive audit comparing your visibility, reviews, media presence, and customer experience against key competitors.
Strategy & Setup
Managed support turning strategy into execution. Once you know what needs to happen, we help make it happen. From campaign design to touchpoint optimization, we coordinate and oversee the implementation of your marketing plan, bringing in trusted partners when specialized expertise is needed.
What's Included:
Marketing campaign design and messaging strategy
Media and advertising channel recommendations
Customer experience optimization (website, reviews, communication)
Partner coordination and vendor management for SEO, paid media, social media, or review management
Implementation oversight and quality assurance
Ideal For: Businesses ready to execute on their marketing strategy with expert management and coordination.
Marketing Advisor
Ongoing support to keep your marketing on track. Marketing isn't set-it-and-forget-it. Our advisor service provides regular check-ins, performance reviews, and strategic adjustments to ensure your marketing continues driving growth.
What's Included:
Monthly or quarterly strategy sessions
Performance reporting and analysis
Marketing accountability and plan adjustments
Access to vetted partner network
Ongoing optimization recommendations
Ideal For: Businesses that want a long-term marketing partner to guide decisions and maintain momentum.
Why Choose KO Consultants
Big Brand Expertise, Small Business Focus
25+ years of experience in media, customer experience, and retail marketing—tailored for SMB budgets and realities.
Results-Driven Approach
Every recommendation ties directly to growth. If it doesn't move the needle, it doesn't make the plan.
Clear, Actionable Direction
No overwhelming lists or vague theory. You get practical priorities you can act on immediately.
How We Work
Discovery Call - 20-minute conversation to understand your business and challenges
Assessment - We evaluate your customer journey and marketing approach
Scorecard & Roadmap - Clear scorecard and 90-day action plan with priorities ranked by impact
Execution - Choose your level of support: DIY roadmap, managed implementation, or ongoing advisory
FAQs
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Most audits are completed within 2-3 weeks, depending on the complexity of your business and customer journey.
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No. We start with an audit and roadmap, then you decide how much ongoing support makes sense for your business.
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We specialize in small and mid-sized businesses, typically with revenues between $500K and $50M.
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We provide strategy and coordinate implementation through our network of trusted partners, or guide your internal team.
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Our focus on the complete customer journey, not just advertising or lead generation. We help you understand and optimize every touchpoint from discovery to loyalty.
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No, we're a consultancy. We provide strategy, manage execution through trusted partners, and oversee quality. We don't operate as a full-service agency doing all the tactical work in-house. This keeps our services focused and cost-effective.
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You'll have actionable insights within 2-3 weeks from your audit. Implementation results vary, some quick wins show impact in 30-60 days, while building long-term systems takes 3-6 months. We prioritize your roadmap to balance immediate impact with sustainable growth.
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No. We work with businesses at all stages, whether you're a solo owner handling everything, have a small team, or need help coordinating multiple vendors. We adapt our approach to your resources and capabilities.
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We guarantee clear insights, honest recommendations, and a prioritized action plan. However, marketing results depend on many factors including execution quality, budget, market conditions, and how consistently recommendations are implemented. What we do guarantee: no surprises, transparent communication, and strategies proven to work when properly executed.