Marketing makes it very easy to get lost.
I can help you find your way.
Marketing has become more confusing and chaotic than ever before.
· Strategies, plans, positioning, creative direction…
· Demand gen, lead gen, top of funnel, bottom of funnel…
· Channels, content, SEO, social media…
· Paid ads, organic growth, lead magnets…
Not to mention the digital agencies, performance agencies, specialists, consultants, freelancers…
If marketing has got you all twisted around, we need to talk.
Your marketing should be a revenue engine. A define program for growth. Anything less is just a series of pain points. Get your company pointed in the right direction and start your journey towards the growth you want. Take full advantage of what marketing can really be. Get the most out of your budget. Maximize the results of your marketing resources/agencies. Make more efficient use of your time. Finally have executive-level subject matter expertise in your corner.
Basically, if for any reason, you’re not where you want to be with your marketing. I can help.
Let’s talk.
Solutions
Find your way.
A question I often ask: if your marketing resources disappeared today what would tomorrow look like? Would your marketing program be able to maintain course or would you be on your own, lost and starting over, again?
I offer defined modules and distinct phases to all of my programs.
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Stop wasting your marketing budget on "strategy" that leaves you guessing on actual ROI. My transparent approach replaces vague consulting efforts with clear deliverables and data-driven milestones so you know exactly where every dollar is going.
I have designed a series of specific modules that directly address common pain points. This allows you to focus your investment and align your marketing efforts with proven processes and functionality.
These modules focus on the various elements of a marketing program through assessment, development and execution phases and range in length from two months to one year.
Stop paying for theory and start investing in results.
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Many companies focus solely on the tactical aspects of marketing- posting on social media, buying digital ads, sending marketing emails- without understanding where they are, where they want to go and how they intend to get there.
You need to understand your ‘why’. Without a strong strategic plan, your marketing will simply be an uninspiring series of ‘who’ and ‘what’.
Simply put, consumers do not do business with you because they know who you are or what you offer. They do business with you because you gave them a reason to care. Because you gave them a ‘why’.
A comprehensive strategic plan is a big picture blueprint which will act as a guidance system for all your marketing efforts.
I will work with you to develop short- and long-term planning as well as business outcomes. We can turn your vision for your company and your financial goals into a plan that guides your marketing for years to come.
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Yes, you need a comprehensive marketing program. But you also need a brand that stands out from your competition. You need messaging that is consistent, compelling and convincing.
You need to give your customers a reason to care. A reason to choose you. You’ve got to get them to pay attention before you can get them to pay.
You need to show your audience ‘why’ not just ‘who and what’.
Let me help you develop the all-important strategy, positioning and creative direction that will guide your marketing.
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Much like the marketing modules, this is a defined program not a consulting arrangement. In this case, however, we go through all the possible deliverables from each module and put together a custom program that is even more aligned with your needs.
Need to develop a brand or unique selling proposition and then focus on content? Deal. Looking to build infrastructure for your small but mighty in-house marketing team? Can do. Not even sure where to start when it comes to building a growth marketing plan? Start here.
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I offer two types of training- marketing training and brand training.
Marketing training provides coaching for your in-house marketing people (or person) and can be done via workshops, monthly sessions or on-going leadership.
Brand training provides specific soft skill training for your customer-facing team. This training aligns the experience your customers will have doing business with you with the expectations set by the marketing you do. Compliment your operational training with training that directly influences your customer retention.
I can also provide and conduct presentations that are perfect for the marketing track of your conference, annual planning sessions or team building events. Existing topics include ‘Why you never market your service’, ‘Dog sled’ (omni-channel marketing) and ‘Getting found vs getting chosen’. Though topics/workshops can be developed or tailored for your specific needs.
Why DRS
My name is Craig Comstock and I started DRS in 2008 with the goal of making marketing easier for non-marketers.
Marketing is a process, it has needs. Circumventing that process will lead to failure and wasted time & money. Think of it as the difference between someone being forcefully dropped off in a dense forest vs someone planning a fun hike with a map and the proper gear. Who has the better day?
In fact, that forest metaphor is, in part, why I named my company DRS. Originally called Douglas Retail Solutions, I chose the word Douglas to honour two things that fascinate me- John Douglas and the douglas fir tree.
John Douglas popularized criminal profiling for the FBI. I figured that if criminal behaviour could be characterized, consumer behaviour could be as well. After all, psychology has a huge influence on how, where and why customers choose to spend their money. And that psychology is a huge part of how I do what I do.
Douglas fir trees played a more influential role in that original name. They have a very strong root system. This speaks to my goal of helping companies develop a strong foundation for longevity and growth. My take on the whole ‘the wider the base, the taller the tower’ adage.
I eventually shortened the name to DRS because it felt cooler.
Contact
Interested in learning more? Reach out and I’ll be in touch shortly. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!