Marketing consulting — Capital Region, NY & Sarasota, FL

Marketing consulting for small businesses ready to grow smarter.

Built for small businesses that aren't ready for a full agency. Wave Marketing Co. offers one-on-one marketing consulting in New York's Capital Region and Sarasota, Florida: expert strategy, a clear plan and real guidance, starting at $299 per month.

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From $299/moExpert strategy, small-business price
$299/moConsulting starts at
1-on-1With our founder
Your planBuilt for your budget
In personOr virtual, anywhere
Wave Marketing Co. reviewing a small business marketing plan
01 — Big strategy, small budget

Know exactly what to do, and why.

Most small businesses don't need to spend more on marketing. They need to spend smarter. We look at what you're doing today, find what's working and what's wasting money, and give you a clear, step-by-step plan you can carry out yourself or with your team.

The same data-driven strategy our full-service clients get, at a price that fits where you are today.

By the numbers

Most small businesses are marketing without a map.

Consulting gives you a plan, so every dollar and every hour you spend on marketing actually moves your business forward.

50%

of small business owners don't have a marketing plan

OutboundEngine survey
86%

would rather spend their time on other parts of their business than on marketing

OutboundEngine survey
02 — How consulting works

Expert guidance, your way.

01

Marketing audit

An honest look at your social, website, ads and brand: what's working and what isn't.

02

A clear plan

A step-by-step strategy built around your goals, your budget and your time.

03

One-on-one sessions

Work directly with our founder to answer questions and keep your plan on track.

04

Room to grow

When you're ready, our team can take over any piece of your marketing.

Not sure where to start? Your first call is free.

03 — Is it right for you?

Consulting or full-service? Here's how to choose.

Consulting is a great fit if…

  • You're working with a smaller marketing budget
  • You or your team want to handle the day-to-day
  • You need a clear plan before investing more
  • You're just starting out or rethinking your marketing

Full-service is better if…

  • You'd rather hand marketing off completely
  • You want content, ads and reporting done for you
  • You're ready to scale quickly
  • You don't have time to carry out a plan
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04 — Pricing

Ready to work with us?

Our most budget-friendly way to work with Wave, made for small businesses.

Marketing consulting

Starting at

$299/mo

About a third of the cost of full-service management, with the same expert strategy behind it. Every plan is built around your business and your goals, and we'll confirm your price on a free consultation call.

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05 — How it works

From first call to clear plan.

01

Free intro call

We learn about your business, your goals and your budget in 30 minutes, with no obligation.

02

Audit & plan

We review your current marketing and build a clear, prioritized plan for what to do next.

03

Guide & grow

We meet with you to keep the plan on track, answer questions and adjust as you grow.

FAQs — Marketing consulting

Questions, answered.

What business owners ask before booking a consulting session.

Updated October 2026

Marketing consulting gives you expert strategy without hiring a full agency. We review your current marketing, build a clear plan around your goals and budget, and coach you or your team on how to carry it out, so you get professional direction while keeping costs low.

Marketing consulting starts at $299 per month. It's our most budget-friendly way to work with Wave, made for small businesses, and we'll confirm the right level of support on your free consultation call.

Consulting is a great fit if you have a small budget, want to keep marketing in-house, or need a clear plan before investing in a full-service agency. If you'd rather have us do the work for you, our managed services are the better fit.

Yes. Many businesses start with consulting, then bring in our team for social media, ads, websites or branding as they grow. Your strategy carries over, so nothing is wasted.

Yes. We work with businesses throughout New York's Capital Region, including Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park and Latham, and in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, Florida. Consulting sessions can also happen virtually for clients anywhere in the U.S.

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Grow smarter, not more expensive.

Book a free consultation, or if you're busy, get an instant proposal with pricing before we meet. We take on a limited number of consulting clients each month.

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