The Growth Ladder

Every relationship
starts at the right step.

Most agencies skip straight to a retainer. We don't. We start with a diagnostic — because the right engagement depends on knowing what you actually need.

Below is every way we work together, in order. Start at the beginning. Move through the ladder at your own pace. Most clients don't skip steps — and the ones who try to wish they hadn't.

Start with the Growth Audit
01

Entry Point

Growth Audit

Know exactly what's broken, what to fix first, and what it's worth to you.

Engagement Fee

$1,497

One-time engagement fee

Applies as full credit toward any engagement started within 30 days.

What's Included

90-minute private diagnostic briefing
Full AI-powered marketing audit
Competitor landscape analysis
AI opportunity mapping
20-30 page custom strategic playbook
Growth roadmap — 90-day, 6-month, 12-month
Tech stack and implementation guide

Who This Is For

Any service business that wants to see the truth about their growth infrastructure before committing to anything. This is where every relationship starts.

Apply for Your Growth Audit
02

Monthly Engagement

Growth Foundations

A functioning growth engine that captures leads, follows up automatically, and builds a predictable pipeline.

Engagement Fee

$3,497

Per month

What's Included

AI-powered instant follow-up system (sub-90 second response)
CRM setup, cleanup, and pipeline configuration
Local SEO foundation — Google Business Profile, citations, on-page
Content strategy and monthly content production
Monthly performance reporting with real numbers
Ongoing optimization and support

Who This Is For

Businesses ready to move from chaos to structure. Typically begins 30 days after the Growth Audit, once we know exactly what to build.

Apply for Growth Foundations
03

Monthly Engagement

Growth Accelerator

Multi-channel growth at scale — SEO, paid advertising, AEO, content, and AI automation working as a single engine.

Engagement Fee

$4,997

Per month

What's Included

Everything in Growth Foundations
Paid advertising management — Google, Meta, LSA
Answer Engine Optimization — AI citation strategy
Advanced content system — blog, social, email in your voice
Weekly performance reviews and optimization
Competitor monitoring and strategic adjustments

Who This Is For

Businesses with a proven offer and a functioning foundation, ready to scale. This is where real revenue acceleration happens.

Apply for Growth Accelerator
04

Monthly Engagement

Growth Partner

Victor Montalvo embedded as your Fractional Chief Growth & AI Officer — strategy, execution, and accountability in one.

Engagement Fee

$10,000

Per month + revenue share

What's Included

Everything in Growth Accelerator
Direct access to Victor Montalvo
Quarterly growth strategy sessions
Revenue-share alignment — Victor wins when you win
Custom AI system development scoped to your business
C-suite growth advisory on demand

Who This Is For

Established businesses ($2M+ revenue) that want a strategic growth partner, not just a vendor. Capacity is intentionally limited. Four active partners maximum.

Apply for Growth Partnership
05

Project Engagement

Growth Systems Projects

A custom-built growth system or digital infrastructure delivered on a defined scope, timeline, and budget.

Engagement Fee

$5,000 – $60,000

Per project, scoped to Blueprint findings

What's Included

Website design and development
Full CRM implementation and automation
AI content system builds
Custom automation stack deployment
Landing page and funnel builds
Any defined deliverable scoped from your Growth Audit

Who This Is For

Businesses that need something specific built — not an ongoing engagement. Scope and timeline defined upfront. You own everything when it ships.

Apply for a Growth Systems Project

How the Ladder Works

Every client starts with the Growth Audit.
Most don't stop there.

The Audit tells us what to build and what it's worth. From there, most clients move into Foundations within 30 days. The ones ready to scale move into Accelerator. The ones who want a true strategic partner move into Growth Partner.

No one is pushed to the next step before they're ready. And the Audit credit means your first investment applies forward regardless of which path you choose.

Apply for the Growth Audit

Applications reviewed within 48 hours. We accept 4 new engagements per month.