What Motivated you to start CleverCat Marketing?
I witnessed a number of marketing colleagues with an outlook that catered to larger companies. As someone who has worked in small business, I know there are very unique challenges, especially with budget, that affect small businesses. I felt very strongly to start looking for ways to help small and local businesses have access to marketing services that would cater to their needs and their goals.
Who would be working on my project?
I am personally involved in every project. Should your project call for more of our team, I can involve my co-founder and husband, Mitchell Hayes. We also currently have an extensive team of contractors that we can call on depending on project needs. We have every specialty you can imagine, and probably some that would surprise you!
Why do you offer to buy coffee for potential clients’ initial meeting with you?
The decision to offer a coffee on us was born from the idea of giving back to the community. What small business owner would turn down a free coffee and time to sit and relax to talk about their business? I enjoy visiting CoffeeBar, a local coffee shop for their laid back vibe, their wonderful coffee and friendly staff. If coffee isn’t your thing, we are happy to switch. You are the priority!
Who do we meet for coffee and what kind of meeting is it?
Think of coffee as that awkward blind date, without the awkward part! This is just a time for you and I to get to know each other, and to help me understand what we can do for you. If you work with a partner, feel free to bring them as well! There are times I bring my husband and co-founder Mitchell, for a bit more technical expertise. No pressure, just a chat!
What should I bring to coffee?
Anything you think will help me understand you and your company better. Nobody knows your company like you! I do also suggest you have a rough ballpark budget of what you would like to spend on marketing. With our philosophy of working with any budget, we want to make sure from our first meeting we are aware of any limits and work within those. No matter your budget, large or small, we will support you the best we can!