Traditional marketing agencies often come with these drawbacks:

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• Expensive: Monthly retainers typically cost around $5,000.

• Industry-specific: This often means they rely on "rinse and repeat" "cookie-cutter" strategies that can leave your business looking like your competition.

• Limited offerings: Most only specialize in either inbound or outbound marketing, rarely offering both.

• Lack of Flexibility: They typically only offer "Done For You" (DFY) services, which makes you reliant on them.

• Long-Term Contracts: Six-month agreements are common, leaving little room for flexibility.

Door Knocker Marketing differs due to our:

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• Educational Approach: We take the time to educate you about marketing so you understand what's being done and why.

• Affordable Solutions: Our execution and monthly services typically cost less than $5,000, thanks to our network of independent marketing specialists, which helps keep overhead low—unlike traditional agencies who incur many employee-related costs which are then passed down to you, the client.

• Flexible Delivery Options: In addition to execution services, we also offer starter packages and support options that are designed to help you take charge of your marketing.

• Diverse Expertise: We’re industry-agnostic, and leverage our network of specialists who bring fresh perspectives to every project.

• No Long-Term Commitment: Our support and execution services operate on a month-to-month basis, while starter packages are designed to be completed within approximately three months.

Our clients come from a variety of industries and are primarily solopreneurs, microbusinesses, and SMBs who are often overlooked by traditional agencies due to budget limitations. That said, we have experience working with larger organizations as well.

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No matter the size or industry, the key to a successful partnership for us lies in aligning with clients whose values and working styles complement our approach.

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Our ideal clients and working relationships have the following characteristics:​

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• Organized: Or at least open to becoming organized with our guidance! We require a few essentials to be in place before starting work.

• Clear Communicators: Whether you're satisfied, have concerns, need to reschedule, or are dealing with financial challenges, we value open communication so we can continue, adjust, or adapt our approach as needed.

• Team-Oriented: Treat us as long-term partners who function as an extension of their team.

• Respectful: Appreciate that our specialists bring an average of 5–10 years of experience to the table.

• Creative: Are open to receiving unique ideas while we stick to the plan.

• Long-term Focused: Recognize that marketing requires time and consistent effort. Our approach is designed for sustainable growth, not instant "quick-win" fixes.

Typically, inbound solutions such as blog posts and digital ads are delivered as part of a monthly retainer due to the fact that it needs to be highlight customized and because it requires ongoing consistent efforts to see results. That said delivering content on a one-time or monthly basis is possible depending on what you're looking for. If you are interested in receiving a custom inbound toolkit please reach out to us.

In short, no.

Here's why:

Marketing, much like science, relies on experimentation and adaptation. However, unlike hard sciences that produce consistent outcomes under the same conditions, marketing operates more like a soft science—shaped by unpredictable factors such as market trends, audience behavior, competitor actions, and economic shifts.

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Because of this, marketers must make decisions and adjust strategies in real-time, using a mix of data, past experience, and intuition to guide their approach. The dynamic nature of marketing means that while we strive to create effective strategies, we cannot guarantee specific results. Instead, we focus on continuously refining efforts to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Depending on the situation we may be able to provide discounted or performance-based fee adjustments or provide additional work at no to little cost.

As discussed, marketing is a process that requires time to yield results.

In general, most marketing efforts take about four months to show results. However, depending on various factors, you may see outcomes in a shorter timeframe.

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Here are some time-based estimates for each marketing strategy.

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• SEO: For new websites or those without prior SEO efforts, results can take up to a year due to how search engines operate.

• Cold B2B Email Campaigns: If no email automation is in place, it typically takes about two months to warm up inboxes. Afterward, additional time is needed for "ramp-up" (gradually increasing sending limits). As a result, we recommend allowing at least four months to see meaningful results.

• Paid Advertising: Expect to see initial results within 1–3 months, with additional time required to fine-tune targeting.

• New Website Development: Typically takes 1–2 months to complete.

• Social Media and Content Marketing: These strategies focus on raising awareness and increasing visibility rather than direct lead generation. However, leads often emerge over 6–12 months as the audience grows.

To set the stage for a successful partnership, we recommend gathering, understanding, or being ready to work with us to organize the following:

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• Basic Business Information: A clear understanding of who you are, what you do, your target audience, and what makes you unique.

• Marketing Assets: Logos, brand colors, fonts, and any other branding materials.

• Key Metrics: Details like average order value, customer lifetime value, and typical time to close a sale.

• Lead Handoff Process: A plan for who will follow up with the leads we generate for you.

• Scalability Logistics: Strategies for managing an increase in workload or demand effectively.

Being prepared in these areas will help us hit the ground running and maximize the impact of your marketing efforts.