2026 Marketing Strategy Workshop
Exclusively for North Carolina Businesses ($1–10M)
Last year’s tactics won’t deliver next year’s growth.
It's time to develop a clear, coordinated marketing plan - built for the speed of AI.
Workshop Location: Raleigh, NC
Workshop Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Limited to 15 companies ($1–10M revenue)
$7,500+ Value — Early Bird $499 (Ends Dec 5)
Trusted by Growth-Focused Companies Across the USA
Our team has experience working with a variety of organizations across a multitude of industries - from global brands to owner/operators, too. Our marketing strategists are uniquely qualified to provide the marketing vision and strategies needed to grow your company.
Hope is Not a Growth Strategy
If you want 2026 to be a growth year, your marketing strategies must evolve.
If You Do What You've Always Done, You Get the Same Results.
A Raleigh business owner outlined their 2026 revenue goal as 35% more than 2025. When we asked him about his growth strategies, his replied "I hope the economy will be better and customers will have more confidence."
Does that sound familiar?
Unfortunately, too many businesses will go into the new year:
Relying on last year’s tactics
Assuming the market will improve
Waiting for conditions to magically get better
Working harder instead of working smarter
Reacting instead of planning
And in 2026, the stakes are even higher!
AI is reshaping search
Customer behavior is shifting
Competition is increasing
Digital performance gaps are widening
Doing nothing new is the biggest risk of all.
This workshop ensures you start 2026 with clarity, direction, and a marketing plan you can trust.
The Marketing Workshop You Need
Equip Your Business with a Winning Set of Data-Driven, AI-Enhanced Strategies
This workshop is not a “marketing class.” It is not a lecture. Nor, is this a networking event.
This is a hands-on planning intensive for growth-minded Raleigh companies doing $1–10M in revenue. At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with:
At the end of this workshop, you will walk away with:
A clear 2026 marketing vision
Strategic priorities that align with your growth goals
A coordinated tactical roadmap
Your complete digital marketing assessment
Your AI visibility + risk evaluation
A realistic 30-day kickoff plan
Your 2026 plan will be done with you, not left for later.
This Workshop is Specifically Designed for
Raleigh–Durham area companies
$1–10M in annual revenue
B2B and B2C organizations
Businesses with 8–75 employees
Leaders who want clarity, alignment, and execution discipline
Companies ready to modernize and integrate AI where it matters
This Workshop is Not for
Agencies
Freelancers or solopreneurs
Startups under $1M in revenue
People seeking “tips and tricks”
Anyone not ready for transformative growth
What You Get With This Workshop:
1. Your Full Digital Marketing Assessment
A complete breakdown of your online performance using high level insights.
2. AI Search Visibility Evaluation
How your business appears in ChatGPT, Google SGE, Perplexity, Bing Copilot, and more.
3. Personalized Insights Summary
Clear strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks.
4. Strategic + Tactical Planning (Done-With-You)
You will build your 2026 plan in the room, guided step-by-step.
5. Data-Driven Decision Making
Replace guessing with insight-driven clarity.
6. Q1 Execution Roadmap
Leave knowing exactly what to do first, next, and after that.
Total Workshop Value: $7,500
YOUR EARLY BIRD PRICE: $499
(Thru December 5 — then $999)
Workshop Agenda
Pre-Work: Digital Marketing Assessment
Delivered Prior to the Workshop
Website performance
SEO & visibility
Reputation
Lead flow
CRM & automation readiness
Social presence
AI visibility snapshot
During the Workshop:
1. Understanding Your Assessment
What your data reveals and what it means for 2026.
2. Vision & Differentiation
Build a clear strategic direction backed by insight.
2. Vision & Differentiation
Build a clear strategic direction backed by insight.
3. Strategic Pillars for 2026
Choose the highest-impact focus areas for growth.
4. Tactical Marketing Plan
The clear direction needed to guide your team on the what, when, where, and how..
6. 30-Day Kickstart Plan
Your first steps for rapid momentum.
Can't Attend In-Person?
The One-On-One Marketing Strategy Intensive
For leaders who want a private, confidential, highly customized experience. Includes:
Full digital assessment
AI visibility review
Custom 2026 marketing plan
Two-hour 1:1 strategy session
30 days of email support
Investment: $2,500
FAQ
Where will the in-person workshop take place?
The in-person marketing planning workshop will take place at our conference center near North Hills in Raleigh, NC.
How many people from my company can attend?
Up to 3.
Will this be too technical?
No — it’s built for business leaders, not technical teams.
What if I have no marketing data?
Your assessment gives us everything we need.
What if we’re not using AI yet?
Perfect — this workshop will show you exactly where to start.
Is seating limited?
Yes. To maintain a high-touch and personalized experience, a maximum of15 companies can attend.
Ready to Accelerate Your Growth in 2026?
YOUR EARLY BIRD PRICE: $499
(Thru December 5 — then $999)
For leaders who want a private, confidential, highly customized experience. Includes:
Full digital assessment
AI visibility review
Custom 2026 marketing plan
Two-hour 1:1 strategy session
30 days of email support
Investment: $2,500
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