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Where Go-Getters Get Growing

Marketing consultant for ambitious small business owners.

Kadlecek Consulting helps small business owners, founders, nonprofits, and lean teams turn scattered marketing into a clear, intentional, and sustainable plan for growth.

Serving Des Moines, Nashville, and beyond with direct marketing strategy, messaging, content, and lead-generation support.

Free first conversation Clear next step No agency bloat

No pressure. Send a few details and leave with more clarity than you came with.

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Grow: A Go-Getters Morning

A free August 22 networking morning in the Backyard at Wanna Spoon for Nashville solopreneurs and entrepreneurs. Organized conversation, coffee, and a make-and-take bouquet bar, capped at 25 seats.

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Trusted advisor Senior-level marketing direction from someone who sits close to the work.
Editorial clarity Messaging and content that sound like a real person and make the offer easier to trust.
Sustainable growth Simple systems built for momentum, qualified inquiries, and less overwhelm.
Kathryn Currey, Founder and CEO of Friday Personal Assistants

Client results

Client-reported proof: web traffic grew noticeably after the marketing work became more focused.

Trusted marketing support for a growing service business.

“Cadi has been an incredible addition to our team and truly a game-changer for Friday Personal Assistants. As a small business owner, I simply don't have the bandwidth to stay current on the ever-evolving marketing landscape, and Cadi brings deep, up-to-date marketing knowledge that fills that gap seamlessly. Since working with her, our web traffic has grown noticeably, and I can say without hesitation that she has been one of the most valuable resources I've brought on.”

Kathryn Currey Founder and CEO, Friday Personal Assistants
Dr. Alexandria Phillips of Amplify Health and Performance

SEO and local growth

Client-reported proof: increased website traffic and patient visits in a relatively short amount of time.

Clear SEO support that turns online presence into patient visits.

“I don't often recommend marketing professionals because, honestly, it's hard to find someone who actually delivers on what they promise. Working with Cadi has been a completely different experience. She has been handling my SEO, and in a relatively short amount of time, I've already seen an increase in website traffic and patient visits. More importantly, she doesn't overcomplicate the process or overwhelm me with marketing jargon. She explains things clearly, keeps me updated, and simply gets things done.”

“She's also incredibly affordable, especially for the value she provides. As a small business owner, that's something I truly appreciate. What stands out the most is that she's true to her word. If she says she's going to do something, she does it. That level of reliability is rare in the marketing world.”

Dr. Alexandria Phillips PT, DPT, MDNC Amplify Health & Performance
Emily LaRose of Emily LaRose Therapy

Website strategy

Client-reported proof: a new website that earns compliments and represents the practice with confidence.

Professional, authentic marketing for a private practice.

“Working with Cadi was one of the best decisions I made while building my private practice. She took the vision I had for my website and transformed it into something that feels professional, authentic, and uniquely reflective of who I am as a therapist. As someone with no background in web design or marketing, I appreciated how she guided me through the process with creativity, expertise, and patience. I’ve received so many compliments on my website, and I feel confident that it represents both me and my practice well. I couldn’t recommend Cadi more highly.”

Emily LaRose Emily LaRose Therapy

Fast next step

Want a simple place to start?

Send your email and choose the pressure point. Cadi will help identify the next useful move.

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Why go-getters call

You know the business. The marketing just needs a clearer shape.

If your expertise is strong but the marketing around it feels scattered, the market has to do too much work. Kadlecek Consulting brings structure, language, and calm direction to the moments where attention turns into interest.

The work is practical: clarify the offer, shape the message, plan campaigns, improve content, choose the right channels, and build a path for qualified people to raise their hands. You get the range of a marketing generalist with the thoughtfulness of an editorial strategist.

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01

You need room to think.

Sort the noise, name the priorities, and decide which marketing moves deserve attention now.

02

You need clearer language.

Turn expertise into positioning, web copy, service language, thought leadership, and proof people can understand.

03

You need follow-through.

Build content, emails, campaigns, lead magnets, and communication rhythms that support real business goals.

The MESSAGE Method

A calm framework for deciding what your marketing should say next.

Great marketing starts when the message can travel without explanation, but it should not stop there. The MESSAGE Method clarifies what your audience needs to hear, why it should matter now, and how your content, campaigns, and channels should move people closer to trust.

How the framework audits your marketing: Market fit, offer clarity, story strength, differentiation, activated assets, conversion path, and resonance signals.
Step 01

Map the market

Identify the buyers, pressures, objections, and moments where your message has to work hardest.

  • Who needs to understand you faster?
  • What decision are they trying to make?
  • Where does the current marketing create friction?

Services

Find the right kind of support for the season you are in.

Browse advisory, project-based, and ongoing support by the pressure point you need to relieve first.

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How we are different

Executive-level perspective without the agency machine.

Kadlecek Consulting is built for leaders who need clearer marketing decisions, sharper language, and practical execution support without unnecessary complexity.

Approach

Clarity first, then channels.

The work starts with audience, offer, proof, and conversion path before adding more campaigns, content, or tools.

Timeline

Structured enough to move.

Engagements are scoped around the next useful decision, whether that is a quick audit, a sprint, a project, or ongoing support.

Involvement

Direct access to Cadi.

You work directly with Cadi as a strategist, coach, generalist, content partner, or fractional advisor depending on the gap.

Outcomes

Clarity that turns into action.

The goal is not a deck that sits still. The goal is stronger language, better priorities, and a clearer path from attention to inquiry.

Start where you are

Three low-pressure ways to get clarity before committing to more marketing.

If you are not sure whether you need strategy, messaging, content, SEO, or ongoing support, start with the option that matches your level of urgency.

01

Take the mini consult quiz.

Answer a few quick questions and get a practical recommendation for where your marketing needs attention first.

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02

Score the message yourself.

Use The MESSAGE Method Scorecard to see where your offer, proof, content, and conversion path are drifting.

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Start with a focused package.

Use a starter engagement when you want one strategy session plus a concrete deliverable you can use right away.

View starter pricing from $225

Free download

Get the MESSAGE Method Scorecard.

Use the same lens to quickly score your message, see where marketing is drifting, and identify the first area to improve. In 10 minutes, you will know which part of your message, offer, or lead path needs attention first.

  • One-page scorecard across all seven MESSAGE areas
  • Simple 0-2 scoring for fast self-assessment
  • Clear priority prompt for your next marketing improvement

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Cadi Kadlecek, marketing strategy and communications consultant

Written and reviewed by Cadi Kadlecek, Marketing Strategy & Communications Consultant.

Free first conversation

Get a clearer next step for your marketing.

Share a little about the marketing challenge you are trying to improve. You will receive a concise response with recommended next steps and whether a consulting engagement is a fit.

Cadi brings experience across integrated marketing strategy, demand generation, content programs, CRM, campaign analytics, stakeholder communication, website transformation, and executive thought leadership.

What happens next: Cadi reviews your note, looks for the clearest opportunity, and responds with a practical recommendation. If there is not a fit, you will still leave with direction.
1 A clear first read

What appears to be blocking clarity, consistency, or qualified inquiries.

2 A recommended next step

The lightest useful way to move forward, whether that is a resource, sprint, project, or retainer.

  • Clarify what your business does and why it matters
  • Turn scattered ideas into campaigns, content, and communication
  • Improve the path from marketing activity to qualified inquiry
Start with a short note Typical response within 1-2 business days.
By submitting this form, you agree to the Privacy Policy. Your information is used to respond to your request and is not sold. Prefer email? You can also reach Cadi directly at cadikadlecek@gmail.com.

Cadi Kadlecek, marketing strategy and communications consultant

Founder profile

Meet Cadi Kadlecek

Cadi Kadlecek is a purpose-driven marketing leader who blends communication strategy, demand generation, and values-based storytelling to help organizations earn attention and turn it into trust.

Her background spans marketing leadership, website transformation, lifecycle campaigns, executive thought leadership, event strategy, communication coaching, and mission-driven audience growth. She brings a people-first lens to measurable marketing work, connecting the emotional clarity of a strong message with the operational discipline required to generate leads.

Why clients trust the work Strategy, execution, and communication depth.

Cadi has led integrated marketing strategy, demand generation, content programs, CRM and automation work, campaign analytics, and stakeholder communication across SaaS, AI, data, education, and mission-driven environments.

What shapes the perspective A rare mix of marketer, coach, and builder.

Before leading marketing programs, Cadi coached communication and public speaking, co-founded a speaking education business, built curricula, and helped people translate expertise into confidence.

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