When it comes to your marketing, where do you begin?
Maybe you’re a start-up.
Maybe you’re an established business wanting to upgrade or transform your brand.
Maybe you’re the new owner of an existing company.
No matter how you define your small business, when it comes to marketing - what you don’t know can hurt you.
Every small business deserves a marketing expert.
A small business is not just a big business with less zeros. Small businesses mean more moving parts for the owner. From operations to finance—and, yes marketing—there are a lot of jobs to do.
After a career in big business, eventually serving as Vice President for two Fortune 500 companies, I ran my own design studio for over eight years and learned firsthand the daily challenges small business owners face. I learned that sometimes getting the job done means doing all of the jobs.
At Marketing !01: The Essentials we define, develop, and implement marketing and growth strategies for small businesses and startups.
You’re in the right place
Here you will get what you really need: custom marketing help that works - real solutions to help you start-up, and grow, and scale your business with confidence. Whether you’re an entrepreneur who’s starting out or an established business ready to grow, I get it. You’ve got a hard job. And whether you want clarity on how better marketing can work for you or someone to handle your marketing, you’ve come to the right place.
A Marketing Fast Track
My years in big business can help me give your small business a leg up. I know how to customize solutions across industries. I know how to work with budgets and spend money where it counts.
Not Just Smart. But Simple Too.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
Our free marketing consultation lets you speak and be heard. We’ll collaborate with you by thinking through the possibilities based on the goals of your unique business.
CUSTOM MARKETING SOLUTIONS
Use the custom marketing tools that we create for you to simplify all your marketing moves. Implement them on your own or let us handle it for you.
MARKETING THAT WORKS FOR YOU
We’re the marketing experts so you don’t have to be. Save time and money when you market smarter.
Your Personal Expert, Val Holwerda
It Was Harder Than I Thought
Walking into my immaculate new 4000 square foot facility, straight from my corporate career – I had confidence, experience, knowledge in the business and years of working with people – I was at the starting line.
My marketing plan was in place and the first six months of advertising was planned and ready to roll out.
What could go wrong?
That is when I learned how very difficult it is to run a small business.
I suspect you are here because in some way you need clarity – perhaps you are an entrepreneur just starting out – like I was. Or as an established business trying to scale up or become more profitable. Or maybe as a new generation, taking over a family organization that needs contemporary input.
I understand.
You are the reason I created Marketing 101: The Essentials.
Our clients love our customizable options.
Get results you can measure.
“We started actually from nowhere and grew to 47 food trucks in hundreds of locations. Val guided us and grew with us. The results were there every single day.” Ike – owner, multiple food trucks
An expert that can break down how marketing works.
“I learned to simplify things and visualize what I could do now. Now I have a clear plan!” Paige, owner, Feline Yoga
“The one-on-one sessions helped me have accountability for my marketing plan and a deeper understanding. Calendaring the action steps was enormously helpful.” Linda, Spark Academy
A team of marketing professionals for your business.
“… this was our first attempt at advertising. Even the vocabulary was new and strange. Working with Val and the pros on her team, I saw how quickly and efficiently and cost effectively the work could come together and produce results.” Noemi, CEO, skin care
Are you ready to take it to the next level?
Val is 100% on your side. Like you, she only wants what’s best for your business. This is where the relationship starts. No sales pitches. Just experience and knowledge for you. Let’s start with just a chat - set up a 20-minute free consultation.
