Marketing Strategy for Early Stage Entrepreneurs

Point your small business marketing in the right direction.

Skip influencers. Get an expert.

Foresight Shift helps solo consultants and entrepreneurs build a strong marketing strategy. Hire a Marketing Vice President for an hour or a project.

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Marketing strategy for solo consultants

and pre-seed startups in Maryland, DC, & NoVa

Marketing strategy for solo consultants

and pre-seed startups in Maryland, DC, & NoVa

Marketing strategy for solo consultants

and pre-seed startups in Maryland, DC, & NoVa

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Solo Business Owners

Starting your own business is a big step. We help you define clear priorities, make confident decisions, and focus on what drives real results — not just busywork.

Pre-Seed Start Ups

Validate your idea and get your investor pitch deck perfect before you schedule meetings.

Local business groups in the DMV

We offer fun, interactive training workshops on foundational marketing 'how to' - it's MBA-level skills your members can implement on day 1.

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For solo business owners needing practical marketing strategy and advice.

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Set Direction

For solo consultants finding the right fit

$650

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2 x 30 min strategy calls

Marketing workbook

Written Action Plan

Start with Support

For solo business owners seeking extra support to start.

$500

/month x 3

45-min monthly advisory calls

up to 2 hours of hands-on marketing support

priority email support

Prep your Plan

For solo business owners ready to activate a marketing plan.

$2500

3 x strategy calls

6-month marketing plan

starter sales collateral

For solo business owners needing practical marketing strategy and advice.

Set Direction

For solo consultants finding the right fit

$650

/starts at

2 x 30 min strategy calls

Marketing workbook

Written Action Plan

Start with Support

For solo business owners seeking extra support to start.

$500

/month x 3

45-min monthly advisory calls

up to 2 hours of hands-on marketing support

priority email support

Prep your Plan

For solo business owners ready to activate a marketing plan.

$2500

3 x strategy calls

6-month marketing plan

starter sales collateral

For solo business owners needing practical marketing strategy and advice.

Set Direction

For solo consultants finding the right fit

$650

/starts at

2 x 30 min strategy calls

Marketing workbook

Written Action Plan

Start with Support

For solo business owners seeking extra support to start.

$500

/month x 3

45-min monthly advisory calls

up to 2 hours of hands-on marketing support

priority email support

Prep your Plan

For solo business owners ready to activate a marketing plan.

$2500

3 x strategy calls

6-month marketing plan

starter sales collateral

For entrepreneurs and start-up founders crafting a perfect investor pitch.

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GTM Gap Analysis

For early-stage entreprenuers seeking expert advice before making a major investment.

$1600

/starts at

2 x 30 min strategy calls

Marketing workbook

Written Action Plan

GTM Foundations

For entreprenuers seeking support on key go-to-market foundations. Priced per project.

varies

/ deliverable

Market Research & Sizing

Value Prop & Positioning

ICPs, Pricing, Projections

Investor Pitch Deck

For entreprenuers ready to craft their pitch to pre-seed investors

$3000

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GTM Gap Analysis

Pitch Flow & Messaging

Pre-Design Pitch Deck

For entrepreneurs and start-up founders crafting a perfect investor pitch.

GTM Gap Analysis

For early-stage entreprenuers seeking expert advice before making a major investment.

$1600

/starts at

2 x 30 min strategy calls

Marketing workbook

Written Action Plan

GTM Foundations

For entreprenuers seeking support on key go-to-market foundations. Priced per project.

varies

/ deliverable

Market Research & Sizing

Value Prop & Positioning

ICPs, Pricing, Projections

Investor Pitch Deck

For entreprenuers ready to craft their pitch to pre-seed investors

$3000

/starts at

GTM Gap Analysis

Pitch Flow & Messaging

Pre-Design Pitch Deck

For entrepreneurs and start-up founders crafting a perfect investor pitch.

GTM Gap Analysis

For early-stage entreprenuers seeking expert advice before making a major investment.

$1600

/starts at

2 x 30 min strategy calls

Marketing workbook

Written Action Plan

GTM Foundations

For entreprenuers seeking support on key go-to-market foundations. Priced per project.

varies

/ deliverable

Market Research & Sizing

Value Prop & Positioning

ICPs, Pricing, Projections

Investor Pitch Deck

For entreprenuers ready to craft their pitch to pre-seed investors

$3000

/starts at

GTM Gap Analysis

Pitch Flow & Messaging

Pre-Design Pitch Deck

Marketing training workshops for small business owners

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Find your ideal customer

Think you know your best customer? Learn how to identify the most profitable customer for your business with a hands-on session to build your ICP.

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The Marketing 4 Ps

Marketing is more than advertising. Learn about how all 4 'Ps' - product, price, place, and promotion fit together.

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What's your motivation?

Need a vitamin, painkiller, or candy? Deep dive into consumer psychology with this fun session to quickly identify customer needs.

Bring your group together or sign up for a virtual workshop to learn the 'why' of marketing and how to implement for your small business. Offered virtually or in-person for groups in Maryland, DC, or Northern VA.

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Meet Brie Entel, Founder

Chief Marketing Officer & GTM Strategist

Let's talk about what I do.

At 12, I discovered I could monetize just about anything. Crushed cookies? Easy. Complex solutions for defense agencies? Absolutely. A billion-dollar program for a global energy company? Done.

My track record is strongest when I'm helping other people grow their businesses. Former employers and clients have seen major wins.

My own business is fine, though I skip the "win at all costs" routine. So if you want a buttoned-up consultant with a big ego, keep looking. If you want sales and marketing challenges made easier to solve, get in touch.

And, I have the credentials to back it up.

Reach out to Brie

Meet Brie Entel, Founder

Chief Marketing Officer & GTM Strategist

Let's talk about what I do.

At 12, I discovered I could monetize just about anything. Crushed cookies? Easy. Complex solutions for defense agencies? Absolutely. A billion-dollar program for a global energy company? Done.

My track record is strongest when I'm helping other people grow their businesses. Former employers and clients have seen major wins.

And, I have the credentials to back it up.

Reach out to Brie

Meet Brie Entel, Founder

Chief Marketing Officer & GTM Strategist

Let's talk about what I do.

At 12, I discovered I could monetize just about anything. Crushed cookies? Easy. Complex solutions for defense agencies? Absolutely. A billion-dollar program for a global energy company? Done.

My track record is strongest when I'm helping other people grow their businesses. Former employers and clients have seen major wins.

And, I have the credentials to back it up.

Reach out to Brie

Corporate Experience

20+ years in marketing leadership
VP of Marketing, Senior Director of Product Marketing & Innovation, Fortune 500
VP of Product Marketing, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Tech
Director of Marketing, Various

Formal Education

MS in Marketing, William & Mary
Graduate Certificate, Design Thinking & Innovation, University of Virginia
BA in English, University of Rochester
Graduate coursework: Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania

Professional Certifications

GTM OS Certified, GTM Partners
Human Centered Strategy, IDEO
Design Thinking, IDEO
Applied Futures Thinking, IDEO
SCRUM Master, SCRUM Product Owner, Lean Six Sigma Yellow-Belt

Corporate Experience

20+ years in marketing leadership
VP of Marketing, Senior Director of Product Marketing & Innovation, Fortune 500
VP of Product Marketing, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Tech
Director of Marketing, Various

Formal Education

MS in Marketing, William & Mary
Graduate Certificate, Design Thinking & Innovation, University of Virginia
BA in English, University of Rochester
Graduate coursework: Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania

Professional Certifications

GTM OS Certified, GTM Partners
Human Centered Strategy, IDEO
Design Thinking, IDEO
Applied Futures Thinking, IDEO
SCRUM Master, SCRUM Product Owner, Lean Six Sigma Yellow-Belt

Send an inquiry or book a quick call to see if our vibes fit.

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