Who It's For

This Isn't for Everyone — And That's the Point

We work best with a specific type of business. If that's you, we might be exactly what you need. If not, no hard feelings — we'd rather be upfront now than waste your time later.

We work best with a specific type of business. Here's how to know.

Let's Be Honest About Fit

We've learned that the best partnerships happen when expectations are aligned from the start. Here's how to know if we're a match.

We're a Great Fit If:

You're investing $10K–$100K+/month in marketing and want it to work harder
You're tired of managing multiple vendors who don't talk to each other
You want a partner, not another vendor to babysit
You understand marketing takes time to learn and improve
You're ready to commit to building a real system
You value accountability over activity reports
You want someone who will tell you the truth, not what you want to hear

We keep our client roster intentionally small. Your engagement scope scales with your investment — from focused project-based work with always-on essentials, up to comprehensive multi-initiative management for larger retainers.

We're Probably Not the Right Fit If:

You're looking for a quick fix or one-time project
You're not ready to invest at least $5,000/month in marketing management (our engagements range from $5,000 to $12,500/month depending on scope)
Your team doesn't follow up on leads (we provide tracking, but you close)
You need to approve every social post and email before it goes out
You expect guaranteed revenue outcomes
You can't commit to a 12-month partnership
You're a startup without established revenue
You want the cheapest option available
You prefer to manage multiple specialized vendors yourself

Wondering what that investment actually gets you?

Run the numbers — see the real math →

Ideal Clients

Who We Work Best With

Multi-Location Businesses

Retail chains, franchise groups, and dealer networks that need marketing coordination across locations.

Multi-Brand Organizations

Companies managing multiple distinct brands under one ownership group. Partnership level determines how many brands receive active strategic attention simultaneously — others stay in maintenance mode.

Growth-Stage Companies

Established businesses with revenue that are ready to invest seriously in marketing infrastructure.

Owner-Operated Businesses

Companies where the owner is involved in decisions and wants direct access to their marketing partner.

Vendor-Fatigued Teams

Organizations tired of juggling agencies, freelancers, and platforms that don't work together.

Partnership-Minded Leaders

Decision-makers who want a long-term relationship, not a revolving door of marketing vendors.

Teams Outgrowing Internal Marketing

Companies that have tried hiring a marketing person but found one person can't master paid media, brand strategy, content, analytics, and creative. See the math →

Think This Might Be a Fit?

Let's start with a conversation about your business and your marketing.

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Our Commitment Model

Why We Require 12-Month Partnerships

Marketing takes time to learn and improve. Quick fixes don't work, and neither do short-term engagements.

We require a 12-month commitment because anything less doesn't allow what we do to take root — to be managed, learned from, and improved.

This isn't about locking you in. It's about giving the work enough time to actually work.

The businesses we work with understand that marketing is a system, not a series of campaigns. Building a system takes time. So does trust.

Long-Term Partnerships

Why Clients Stay for Years

★★★★★

"Robert Crabtree has managed all of our marketing since 2005. I think that says it all."

Ray Fogg Jr.

Fogg.com — 20+ years

★★★★★

"I've worked with Crabtree Marketing for 10 years. They're creative, dependable, and hardworking — and I'll continue working with them into the future."

Andrew Christensen

Reel Bar Put-in-Bay — 10+ years

Sound Like You?

Let's See If There's a Fit

This starts with a conversation — not a pitch. We'll talk about your business, your marketing, and whether this model makes sense for you.

Trusted by ICON Golf Cars, Toft Dairy, Fogg Corporate & 100+ businesses since 2005