June 30, 2026 · Small business marketing

Free Small Business Marketing Package: Is Your Business a Good Fit?

Three small business owners are going to get a free 3-hour marketing package from Kadlecek Consulting: a real working session, not a sales call in disguise.

Applications close August 1, and if you've been putting off the "figure out my marketing" problem for months, this is a low-risk way to finally get unstuck.

The question isn't whether you need marketing help. Almost every small business owner does. The real question is whether this specific package is the right next step for you, right now. Here's how to tell.

You're a good fit if your marketing feels scattered, not strategic

If you've posted on social media when you remembered to, tried a few ads that didn't do much, and updated your website copy twice without ever feeling settled on it, that's not a personal failure. It's a sign you've been doing marketing tactics without a marketing plan.

This package isn't about adding one more tactic to the pile. It's a strategy conversation, plus a clarity review of what you already have, plus a practical roadmap for what to fix first. If "scattered" is the word that best describes your marketing right now, apply.

You're a good fit if you're the one doing the marketing

Founder-led marketing is common in the first few years of a business, and it's not a problem to solve by hiring immediately. Most solo owners and small teams don't need a full marketing department. They need someone to look at what they've built, tell them the truth about what's working, and hand them a short list of what to do next.

If you're the one writing the website copy, posting on Instagram, and answering "so what do you actually do?" in your own words every day, you're exactly who this package was built for.

You're a good fit if you can act on a recommendation without a big budget

This isn't a package for businesses looking to hand off execution to an agency next month. It's for owners who want to understand their next move and are willing to make it themselves, whether that's rewriting a homepage section, fixing a lead form, or finally writing the blog post they've been avoiding.

A free hour of expert advice only pays off if you're willing to use it.

If you'll actually apply the roadmap instead of filing it away, you'll get real value out of the three hours.

You might not be a good fit if you're already a client

The package is designed for business owners who aren't currently working with Kadlecek Consulting. If you're already a client, this isn't the right entry point, but reach out directly about what else might help.

What the application actually asks for

The application is short on purpose: your name, your business, your website or social link, and a few sentences on what marketing challenge you'd most like help with and what would make three hours especially valuable right now. That's it. No essay, no portfolio, no case for why you deserve it more than anyone else.

Don't wait until July 31

Winners are selected and notified on August 1, based on fit and where a short introductory package can create real movement. The businesses that get the most out of an opportunity like this tend to be specific about their challenge, not vague. Take ten minutes now, while it's on your mind, and answer the questions honestly.

Cadi Kadlecek, Marketing Strategy & Communications Consultant — Experience across integrated marketing strategy, demand generation, content programs, CRM, campaign analytics, and stakeholder communication.

Last updated: June 30, 2026