Before You Invest in a Retainer

Start with Strategy.
Not Spend.

Every PMCF retainer works best when it's built on a clear commercial foundation. Before committing to any monthly investment, we recommend starting with our Client Strategy Engagement Framework — a structured 5-phase consulting engagement that produces your complete 3-year growth strategy and roadmap.

This is how the world's best consulting firms approach growth — strategy before execution. It ensures every rand you invest in marketing is directed by evidence, not assumption.

55–60

PMCF hours per engagement

5

Structured phases

8–12

Weeks to full strategy

3 yrs

Strategic roadmap delivered

PMCF Marketing Engine™

Investment. Not expense.

Performance-driven marketing systems built for measurable revenue growth. Every tier is strategy-led and outcome-measured.

No lock-in contracts
Outcome-led retainers
System live in 30 days
Dedicated strategist

Micro

Early-stage / lean teams
R35,000/mo

→ Establish a structured presence and generate consistent early-stage leads

What You Get

  • Growth Foundation: 1 annual campaign strategy aligned to business goals
  • Content Engine: 8–12 posts/month + 1–3 short-form videos
  • Channel Presence: 1 platform fully managed
  • Paid Media: Up to A$20K/yr ad spend, 1 channel, baseline optimisation
  • SEO Foundation: 1 article/month + keyword targeting + on-page optimisation
  • Email Marketing: 1 EDM/month (basic audience engagement)
  • Website Support: 3–5 hrs/month content updates + basic landing page tweaks
  • Creative Support: 2–3 print/digital assets
  • Performance Tracking: Simple dashboard (traffic, leads, CPL)

📈 Impact

  • Establish digital presence
  • Generate first consistent leads
  • Build baseline performance data

Small

Growing businesses
R48,000/mo

→ Increase lead flow and optimise key acquisition channels

What You Get

  • Growth Strategy: 2–3 annual campaigns tied to lead generation
  • Content Engine: 12–15 posts/month + 2–5 reels
  • Channel Expansion: Up to 2 platforms managed
  • Paid Media: Up to A$40K/yr spend, 1–2 channels, structured testing
  • SEO Growth: 2 articles/month + improved keyword targeting
  • Email Marketing: 2 EDMs/month + segmentation
  • Website & CRO: 5–7 hrs/month (landing page optimisation + UX improvements)
  • Creative Support: 3–5 print/digital assets
  • Performance Dashboard: Leads, CPL, conversion tracking
  • Optimisation: Monthly channel performance improvements

📈 Impact

  • Increased lead volume
  • Improved cost per lead
  • Stronger channel performance
Most Popular

Medium

Scaling companies
R97,000/mo

→ Drive measurable revenue growth, improve conversion, and reduce CAC

What You Get

  • Growth System Strategy: 4–5 campaigns aligned to revenue targets
  • Content Engine: 15–20 posts/month + 5–7 reels (campaign-led)
  • Multi-Channel Management: Up to 3 platforms (integrated strategy)
  • Paid Media: Up to A$80K/yr spend, multi-channel optimisation, budget allocation
  • SEO Strategy: 2–3 articles/month + structured SEO roadmap
  • Email & Automation: 3–4 EDMs + lifecycle flows (lead nurture, re-engagement)
  • Website & CRO: 10–15 hrs/month, A/B testing, funnel optimisation
  • Creative System: 6–9 high-quality assets aligned to campaigns
  • AI Layer: AI-driven campaign insights + performance recommendations
  • Performance Dashboard: Executive-level (CAC, conversion rate, funnel visibility)
  • Growth Experiments: 2 experiments/month (conversion, messaging, funnel)

📈 Impact

  • Higher conversion rates
  • Reduced CAC
  • Better lead quality
  • Improved funnel efficiency
  • Clear revenue visibility
Enterprise

Large

Enterprise / high-growth
R109,000/mo

→ Build scalable growth systems with predictable revenue and improved margins

What You Get

  • Revenue Growth Strategy: 6–8 campaigns aligned to revenue + market expansion
  • Content Engine: 23–26 posts/month + 7–9 reels
  • Full Channel Coverage: 3–5 platforms fully integrated
  • Paid Media: A$150K+/yr spend, full-funnel strategy + scaling
  • SEO Authority: 4+ articles/month + advanced SEO + authority building
  • Full Lifecycle Marketing: Email + automation across entire customer journey
  • Website & CRO: 30 hrs/month, full funnel optimisation + landing page systems
  • Creative Production: 9–12 assets/month (high-end campaigns)
  • AI Revenue Layer: Predictive insights, optimisation, reporting automation
  • Real-Time Dashboards: Executive + operational visibility
  • Growth Experiments: 4+ experiments/month across funnel
  • Commercial Strategy: Retention optimisation + pricing strategy

📈 Impact

  • Scalable, predictable revenue
  • Improved margins
  • Full-funnel visibility
  • Market expansion capability

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Revenue Projection Calculator

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Revenue Projection Tool

Estimate Your Growth Potential

Enter your current numbers to see projected impact by service tier.

Your Current Numbers

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$5K$1M
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Projected Impact — Medium Tier

Additional revenue in 12 months

$168K

+$14K/mo additional revenue

Monthly Revenue

$50K$64K
+28%

Monthly Leads

200270
+35%

Conversion Rate

2.5%3.0%
+22%
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* Projections are based on average client results per tier. Actual results vary by market and execution.

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