There's more than one way to do this. Here's an honest look at the options — what they cost, how long they take, and what you actually get.
| MKTfit | In-House Hire | Marketing Agency | DIY (Zapier/Make) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1.5K – $3K | $5K – $8K (salary) | $3K – $10K | $0 – $500 |
| Upfront investment | $3K – $15K build | $0 (but 3-6 month ramp) | Usually $0 | $0 |
| Time to value | 2 – 4 weeks | 3 – 6 months | Ongoing | Varies |
| What you get | Connected system that learns from your data, plus monitoring and optimization | One person's bandwidth and expertise | Campaign execution, not systems | Individual automations, no intelligence layer |
| Ongoing work | Included in retainer | Depends on the hire | Billable hours | You maintain everything |
| Best for | Businesses ready to systematize operations | Teams with budget for a dedicated role | Businesses that need marketing execution | Tech-savvy owners with simple needs |
| See what it would cost → ROI Calculator |
Yes. Everything we build runs on your accounts and your infrastructure. If you hire someone down the road, they inherit a documented, working system — not a black box. We design for this.
We don't replace agencies that handle marketing execution. We build the intelligence layer underneath — the system that scores leads, routes data, and automates workflows. Your agency keeps running campaigns; our system makes them smarter.
Start with a systems audit. If one automation solves your problem, we'll tell you that and build just that. We don't upsell for the sake of it. Some businesses need a full system; some need one workflow done right.
15 minutes. We'll map which tools you already have, what's disconnected, and what a connected system would look like.
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