Start Here Marketing Strategy

Not sure where to start? Work with a digital marketing strategy consultant.

Get a high-level marketing strategy that tells you exactly where to focus, in what order, and why. An independent document you can take and run with - no strings attached.

$2,000 + GST one-off · delivered in 2–3 weeks

★ Independent advice · No upsell
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Hedgehog Q1 2026

Marketing Strategy

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Josh Berg
Josh Berg Head of Strategy

An independent strategy - delivered by Josh.

Over 1,000
Teams trained
10 years
In business
$Millions
In ad spend overseen
★★★★★
Rated on Google
No strings attached

Independent advice. No upsell built in.

You'll walk away with an expert identification of where your marketing should focus - and what to do about it. That's it. That's the deal.

Take it and implement yourself - that's our job done. You've got the roadmap. Go build.
Want our help after? That's an option, not an obligation. Your call, not our upsell.

What you get

Everything you need to make confident marketing decisions - from an independent consultant.

A clear, actionable document you can take and run with - whether you implement it yourself or bring us in for training afterwards. Not sure what to look for in a digital marketing consultant?

Independent channel recommendations

An honest, unbiased assessment of which channels are right for your business - based on your situation, not our sales targets.

Priority and sequencing order

What to do first, second, and third. No more guessing which channel to tackle now and which can wait.

Competitor analysis

See what your competitors are doing across digital channels, where they're winning, and where the gaps are for you to exploit.

Budget allocation guidance

Practical recommendations on how much to invest per channel, so your budget works harder from day one.

Content pillar recommendations

The core themes your marketing should be built around - what to talk about, what to own, and how to show up consistently.

A clear roadmap you can implement yourself

Every recommendation is explained, not just listed. If you want to take this and run with it solo, you can. That's the point.

How it works

From conversation to clarity in three steps.

A focused, one-off engagement. No retainers, no ongoing fees - just a clear process that gets you from confusion to confidence.

1

Discovery call

We learn about your business, goals, current marketing, and budget. This is a conversation, not a sales pitch.

2

Analysis & research

We dig into your competitors, your industry, and your digital presence. The kind of work that genuinely takes time to do right.

3

Strategy delivery

You get a clear, actionable strategy document walked through in a live session. Every recommendation is explained, not just listed.

Typical turnaround2–3 weeks

Is this for you?

Who a strategy is for.

A strategy isn't for everyone - and that's fine. It's built for businesses who need clarity before they commit.

Spending money but unsure if it's working

Business owners already investing in marketing but not confident the money is going to the right channels - or getting the right return.

New businesses needing a roadmap

Startups and new ventures that need a digital marketing roadmap before investing a single dollar in ads, content, or tools.

Bringing marketing in-house

Companies about to hire a marketer or build an internal team - and who want a clear plan before the first salary hits the books.

About to invest in tools, ads, or an agency

Businesses about to commit real money to ad spend, new tools, or an outside team - and want an independent plan to guide the spend.

Your strategist

Meet Josh Berg.

You'll work directly with Josh - no junior strategists, no account managers reading from a script.

Josh Berg

Josh Berg

Founder · Head of Strategy

15+ years in digital marketing. Started his career at Google. Has trained over 1,000 businesses across Google Ads, Meta, SEO, email, and strategy. Josh doesn't believe in cookie-cutter strategies - every recommendation is built from your specific situation, not a template. If a channel isn't right for you, he'll tell you. That's the deal.

★★★★★

"Hedgehog is methodical and has a brilliant understanding about what organisations really need and want."

Scott O'Halloran
General Manager, The Timber Yard
FAQ

Common questions about Strategy.

How detailed is the strategy?

It's a high-level strategy, not a 60-page document no one reads. You get clear channel recommendations, priority order, competitor insights, and budget guidance - everything you need to make decisions and move forward with confidence. Typically 10–15 pages of substance, zero fluff.

Do I have to buy anything after the strategy?

No. The strategy is a one-off, standalone engagement. You're paying for the expert identification of where your marketing should focus and what to do about it. Take it and implement yourself, hand it to your agency, or bring us back in later - all three are fine. We don't bake an upsell into the strategy.

What if I already know which channels I want?

Then you might not need a strategy at all. If you're confident in your channel mix and just need someone to help execute, skip straight to the channel you want. But if there's any doubt - or if you're about to spend real money on ads or a new tool - a strategy removes the guesswork and often saves money in the long run.

Who owns the strategy document?

You do. It's delivered as a clear, written document (10–15 pages) plus a recorded walkthrough session. It's yours to keep, share internally, and reference for as long as the direction holds - typically 12–18 months before it's worth revisiting.

How long does the whole process take?

Typically 2–3 weeks from the discovery call to strategy delivery. The discovery call itself is about 60–90 minutes. After that, we do the research and analysis, then present everything in a live walkthrough so you can ask questions and get clarity on every recommendation.

Ready?

Ready to find out where to focus?

Book a free intro call. No pitch, no pressure - just a conversation about whether a strategy is the right starting point for your business.

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