Essential Sprint

Your Marketing Foundation. Built in 4 Weeks.

Audit, ICP, positioning, GTM roadmap, messaging framework, and AI-native execution tools — everything you need to start growing with clarity.

$5,500
4-week sprint · Fixed price · No retainer
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Free 30-min strategy call first. No commitment.
Who it's for

You need this sprint if...

  • You're doing marketing but don't have a clear ICP or positioning
  • Your messaging isn't converting and you don't know why
  • You need a GTM roadmap before scaling spend
  • You want AI integrated into your marketing — but done right
  • You're pre-revenue or early-stage and need to build from zero
  • You've outgrown "winging it" and need a strategic foundation
Who it's not for

Skip this if...

  • You already have a clear ICP and positioning that's working
  • You need execution, not strategy — consider the Growth Sprint
  • You want ongoing retainer support — that's not what sprints do
  • You need a one-off deliverable like a logo or a landing page

Not sure which sprint fits? Book a call and we'll tell you honestly which one — or whether you need one at all.

What's included

Everything in the Essential Sprint

Week 1–2

Full Marketing Audit

  • Brand & positioning analysis — what you say vs what lands
  • Website & SEO performance review
  • Competitive landscape mapping (5–10 competitors)
  • Current channel performance assessment
  • Content audit — what exists, what's working, what's missing
  • ICP hypothesis validation with market data
  • Written audit report with prioritized findings
Week 1–2

ICP & Positioning Workshop

  • Ideal Customer Profile definition — demographics, firmographics, psychographics
  • Jobs-to-be-done framework for your buyers
  • Positioning against top 3 alternatives
  • Unique value proposition articulation
  • ICP documentation ready to share with sales and marketing
Week 2–3

Messaging Framework

  • Core messaging pillars (3–5) with supporting proof points
  • Hero message — the one thing you stand for
  • Messaging by audience segment and channel
  • Headline and copy variants ready to test
  • Tone of voice and brand voice guidelines
Week 3–4

90-Day GTM Roadmap

  • Channel prioritization — where to focus first and why
  • 90-day action plan with weekly milestones
  • Budget allocation recommendations
  • KPIs and success metrics defined
  • Quick wins identified for immediate execution
Throughout

AI-Native Execution Tools

  • AI research setup — Perplexity, Claude, Gemini configured for your market
  • Custom prompt library built for your business and industry
  • Content templates and AI workflows for your team
  • 1–2 basic automations (lead capture → CRM → notification)
  • Team training on AI tools — so you can keep running them
Throughout

Strategy Calls & Support

  • 2 strategy calls per week (8 total over 4 weeks)
  • Async Slack or email access during the sprint
  • Final handoff session — walkthrough of all deliverables
  • 30-day post-sprint email support for questions
How it works

4 weeks. Clear output every step.

Week 1

Audit & Discovery

  • Kickoff call
  • Full marketing audit
  • Competitive research
  • ICP interviews / data
Week 2

ICP & Positioning

  • ICP workshop
  • Positioning definition
  • Audit report delivered
  • AI tools setup begins
Week 3

Messaging & Roadmap

  • Messaging framework
  • GTM roadmap draft
  • Prompt library built
  • Automations configured
Week 4

Finalize & Hand Off

  • Roadmap finalized
  • All docs delivered
  • Team walkthrough
  • Handoff complete

What you walk away with

6 documented deliverables. Everything owned by you. Nothing locked behind a retainer.

📋

Marketing Audit Report

Written findings, prioritized issues, and recommended actions

🎯

ICP Documentation

Buyer persona, jobs-to-be-done, firmographic profile

💬

Messaging Framework

Core pillars, hero message, copy variants by channel

🗺️

90-Day GTM Roadmap

Channel priorities, weekly milestones, KPIs, budget guidance

🤖

AI Prompt Library

Custom prompts for your market, team-ready to use immediately

⚙️

Live Automations (1–2)

Lead capture to CRM to notification — running on day one

FAQ

Common questions

Who is the Essential Sprint for?
Startups and early-stage companies that need to define their marketing foundation — ICP, positioning, messaging, and a clear GTM roadmap — before scaling spend. Also right for companies that have been "doing marketing" but lack strategic clarity on why their message isn't converting.
What does a full marketing audit include?
Brand and positioning analysis, website and SEO performance review, competitive landscape mapping, current channel performance assessment, content audit, and ICP hypothesis validation. You receive a written audit report with prioritized findings and recommended actions — not a slide deck full of observations with no clear next steps.
What are AI-native execution tools?
AI research setup (Perplexity, Claude, Gemini configured for your market), a custom prompt library built for your business and industry, content templates and AI workflows for your team, and 1–2 basic automations. The goal is to leave you with a functional AI marketing toolkit your team can run immediately — not just a strategy deck.
What's the difference between Essential Sprint and Growth Sprint?
The Essential Sprint builds the foundation — strategy, positioning, and tools. The Growth Sprint executes: it launches your GTM, builds your funnel, gets your first leads in, and sets up your full marketing engine. If you already have clarity on ICP and positioning, start with Growth. If you're starting from scratch or your current positioning isn't working, start with Essential.
What do I get at the end of the sprint?
A written marketing audit, ICP and persona documentation, positioning and messaging framework, 90-day GTM roadmap, custom AI prompt library, and 1–2 live automations. Everything documented and handed off — you own it completely, no ongoing dependency.
Is there a minimum commitment after the sprint?
No. The sprint is fixed scope, fixed price. It ends with a clean handoff. There's no retainer, no renewal, no upsell pressure. Some clients come back for a Growth Sprint once the foundation is set — but that's their choice, not a built-in requirement.

Ready to build your marketing foundation?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll tell you if the Essential Sprint is right for you — or point you to something that fits better.

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$5,500 total · 4-week sprint · No retainer required