How I create marketing strategies that align with your business goals
- Lisa Elliott
- Mar 7
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 10
Introduction
Marketing isn’t about chasing trends or throwing content into the void, hoping something sticks. It’s about clarity, strategy and—most importantly—alignment.
In my experience, many consultancies struggle with marketing because it feels disconnected from their actual business goals. They see it as a separate task, rather than an integrated part of how they attract, nurture and convert high-value clients.
Here’s how I approach marketing strategy differently—by making it a seamless extension of your business.

Step 1: Understanding your business and clients
Before we talk about marketing tactics, we start with what really matters—your business, your clients and your long-term goals.
What problems do you solve?
Who do you want to attract?
What do your ideal clients need to hear to trust you?
This stage is where we go deep. We analyse past clients, market positioning and industry trends to identify what makes you stand out.
Step 2: Finding the right marketing strategy approach for you
Marketing isn’t one-size-fits-all. The strategies that work for large agencies or product-based businesses aren’t necessarily right for consultancies.
Some businesses thrive on thought leadership and LinkedIn engagement.
Others need in-depth case studies to prove their expertise.
Some benefit most from SEO and website content that draws in the right clients organically.
The key is finding a strategy that works for you—one that fits your strengths, your industry and your capacity.
Step 3: Creating sustainable, consistent marketing efforts
The biggest challenge consultancies face isn’t coming up with marketing ideas—it’s maintaining consistency. That’s why I focus on building systems that make marketing manageable, rather than overwhelming.
A structured content calendar ensures regular, valuable communication with your audience.
A refined messaging framework means every post, article or case study reinforces your expertise.
A streamlined approach makes marketing feel like an integrated part of your business, not an extra burden.
When marketing is designed to fit into your workflow, it becomes something that supports your growth rather than distracting from your client work.
Taking your marketing further
Behind every effective marketing strategy is a clear, structured process. It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what works.
If you’re ready to move beyond sporadic efforts and build a strategy that aligns with your business, let’s talk. I can help you create a marketing approach that’s sustainable, impactful and designed to grow with you.