WE’RE A B2B GROWTH AGENCY because

B2B brands need more than marketing

When what used to work isn’t working anymore, we help you align your marketing, sales, and customer success teams to attract leads, retain customers, and drive predictable business growth.

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Every B2B company knows what it’s like to hit a growth ceiling.

We help them break through.

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AE Bettancourt
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Oshki
KT Protection Services
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Feel familiar? 

What used to work, isn’t working anymore

The campaigns and networking you did before isn’t producing leads like they used to.

Your revenue teams are stuck in silos

Marketing and sales have competing priorities, creating friction that’s felt throughout the entire customer journey.

Your systems can’t keep up with your ambitions

You lack clear, reliable reporting because you’ve outgrown your current tech stack.

You need to align your revenue teams under a single growth plan

While traditional marketing agencies sell you on flashy campaigns and quick wins, our lean growth plans help you drive predictable growth year after year by focusing on four things:
Fractional Marketing team members working together

Theory of Constraints – Bottlenecks limit your system’s performance. Fix them.

Sustainable Systems – Measure. Learn. Improve. Always get better.
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Data-Driven Decisions – Make decisions based on facts. Not feelings. 

People-First Focus – Stop dropping customers through funnels. Meet them where they are. 

Recognized for delivering results
40 under 40
50 Companies to watch
HS platinum partner
Best of MI business
Salesforce
LinkedIn Marketing labs
Semrush Academy
Hubspot Certification
Growth Marketing
GA Certified
Google Ads Professional
Facebook Blueprint
Agile Sherpas
2023 Winner
Corp
IC Agile

How to start your lean growth journey

Step 1.

Go through a growth workshop

Audit your revenue operations—examining everything from marketing foundations to sales goals to customer success metrics. With a 360° view, we find the hidden opportunities that most agencies miss.

Step 2.

Build your lean growth plan

Born from manufacturing principles of speed, iteration, and eliminating waste, our Lean Growth Plans systematically reevaluate your revenue practices. No more wasted budget on random acts of marketing.

Step 3.

Drive predictable business growth

Plans are worthless without execution. Whether you need content creation, proven campaign strategies, or sales consulting — our fractional growth teams help you acquire new customers and expand existing relationships.

Bold success stories

Hydro-Chem Systems Fleet Washing Solutions

We’ve been working alongside their internal team since 2021. In that time Hydro-Chem Systems has seen a 7.2x return on their growth investments.

Bold claims backed by bold clients

1 Bold Step’s willingness to learn about our business, work alongside the sales team to reach our goals, and to partner with us as though they are in-the-building teammates — that I think was most valuable. You don’t always get that with contracted marketing.

Jim Voss

VP of Sales and Marketing, Hydro-Chem Systems

Telling the story and articulating the value of your business is way more challenging than you might think. We have worked with marketing firms before — 1 Bold Step is by far the best value we have seen. If you are looking for the best, search no more.

Mike Schipper

CEO, InsITe Business Solutions

The team at 1 Bold Step has been an incredible asset for our sales and marketing efforts. They take the time to understand your business needs and goals to make sound recommendations. They also work efficiently to move projects along while ensuring the right metrics are tracked to measure their effectiveness.

SHAWN PARSONS

Former VP of Marketing, AEBetancourt

1 Bold Step doesn’t just throw something together. They understand what you do, who you are, what you’re looking for, and how you want to grow. Our business relationship is STRONG and because of this, we get a lot of work done and we see results. And the team at ClickBid knows they can lean on any one of the members of 1 Bold Step if we need help. It’s not just one and done with 1 Bold Step.

Lisa Stanley

Executive Vice President, ClickBid

1 Bold Step was the first agency I talked to that spoke about return on marketing investment, leads, and sales. When I talked to Adam and Jen, I knew I was talking to two salespeople who knew marketing. This is the marketing firm that will actually help you drive sales.

Paula Kendra

Principal, Kendra Consulting

1 Bold Step’s willingness to learn about our business, work alongside the sales team to reach our goals, and to partner with us as though they are in-the-building teammates — that I think was most valuable. You don’t always get that with contracted marketing.

Amanda Heyn

Marketing Specialist, Hydro-Chem Systems

FAQs

What is a growth agency?

A traditional marketing agency focuses solely on marketing deliverables. As a growth agency, we focus on how marketing and sales and customer success work together to drive revenue growth.

We start by auditing the current state of your revenue operations and then build a tactical plan. Then, we come alongside your team to execute the plan so that every action we take is directly tied to your growth goals.

What types of businesses do you work with?

We specialize in working with B2B companies in manufacturing, technology, and service industries.

They usually already have in-house marketing, sales, and customer teams. But we do help support those teams when needed.

How long does it take to see results?

Some improvements begin immediately. But, meaningful growth typically emerges within 3-6 months of building a foundation and executing a plan.

Companies that see the fastest results are those ready to take decisive steps and commit to the entire growth journey, not just individual tactics.

How does 1 Bold Step fit with our existing teams?

Nope! Our fractional growth teams work with your internal teams. We serve as the strategic growth partner that aligns everyone’s efforts.

Many clients find that our approach empowers their existing team to be more effective by providing the strategic framework and cross-functional alignment they’ve been missing.

Do I have to sign a long-term contract?

We offer a 30-day no-cause, out-clause on all of our retained and long-term work. If it’s not working for you, then it’s not working for us.

We already have marketing automation and a CRM. Isn't that enough?

Many companies have powerful technology but struggle to extract its value because processes, people, and data aren’t properly aligned. We build the infrastructure to make your tech investments work together.

We're not ready for a full Growth Agency partnership. Is there a smaller way we can start working together?

Start with our Growth Workshop that identifies critical gaps in your current system and gives you a clear roadmap of prioritized improvements, allowing you to address the highest-impact areas first. You can self-implement these changes or work with us to help you achieve your growth goals.

How do I know if my company needs a Growth Agency?

Our clients typically come to us when they:

  • Hit a growth plateau and revenue has flattened despite increased effort
  • Missed revenue goals for at least two consecutive quarters
  • Lost crucial marketing or sales leaders
  • Can’t get reliable insights from current reporting
  • Want to expand their market, either moving into new segments or territories
  • Need to streamline disconnected marketing/sales tech stack

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