How to Engage - Flourish

Let’s build something that actually moves your brand forward.

You’re ready to grow, and not just in theory. Whether you’re chasing new contracts, building your community presence, or finally taking marketing off your “someday” list, we’re here to help you make it happen.

At Flourish, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all partnerships. We believe in fit; the right level of support, strategy, and collaboration that meets you where you are and helps you reach what’s next.

Explore how you can work with us below.

Three Ways to Engage

Long-Term Partnership

Your marketing team - without the overhead.

Most of our clients choose this path for one reason: it works.

With a dedicated account team, ongoing strategy, and full-service execution, we act as an extension of your business, managing everything from brand and digital presence to PR, social, and design.

We handle the day-to-day so you can stay focused on growth.

Best for: Established organizations ready to scale or maintain steady marketing momentum.

Includes:

Quick Turnaround

Power Projects (Short-Term Engagements)

Quick impact. Long-lasting results.

Sometimes, you don’t need a year-long plan, you need something done right now. Our Power Projects are built for that. Whether you’re launching a product, opening a new location, or need event buzz that actually breaks through, we move fast without sacrificing strategy.

Best for: Organizations with a clear, time-bound goal or one-off initiative. Examples:

Includes:

For In-House Teams

Strategy-Only Engagement

Got a team, but need direction? Perfect. We’ll give you the roadmap.

Perfect. We’ll give you the roadmap.

If you already have in-house marketing support but need clarity and alignment, our Strategy-Only engagements deliver actionable plans your team can run with confidently.

Best for: Organizations seeking expert guidance without ongoing execution.

Tiers:

Why Partner with an Agency Instead of Hiring In-House?

Because you deserve more than one marketer; you deserve a team.

When you hire in-house, you get a single skill set. When you hire Flourish, you get an entire team of specialists: strategists, writers, designers, PR pros, and digital experts – for a fraction of the cost of building that in-house.

Here’s what you gain when you work with an agency:

Broader expertise across every marketing discipline
Consistent execution without turnover headaches
Scalable resources — expand or pivot anytime
A built-in strategy partner who’s invested in your success
Fresh perspective rooted in real-world results
In short: you get big-agency capability with small-team heart.

What Should You Budget?

We believe clarity leads to confidence, especially when it comes to marketing investment.

Industry benchmarks (U.S. SBA, Deloitte, Gartner) recommend allocating 6–12% of annual revenue to marketing, depending on growth stage and goals.

Here’s a quick guide based on Flourish’s experience:

Annual Revenue

Recommended Marketing Budget

Flourish Fit

$1M–$2.5M

6–10% ($60K–$250K)

Tier 1–2 Strategy + Project Support

$2.5M–$5M

8–12% ($200K–$600K)

Tier 2 + Retainer Execution

$5M+

10–15% ($500K–$750K+)

Tier 3 + Full-Service Partnership

We’ll help you build a realistic, strategic budget that drives measurable results; no guesswork, no overspend, just smart marketing that performs.

Ready to get started?

Let’s Flourish, Together

You bring the vision. We’ll bring the clarity, creativity, and follow-through to make it real.

Not sure which path is right for you?

Because growth shouldn’t feel complicated – it should feel energizing.

Book a Discovery Call

Schedule a 30-minute chat to explore your goals.

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Find out which path fits your organization best.

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