Your expert marketing team
that grows your business.

We build your marketing strategy, the systems behind it, and the execution that drives it so you can focus on running your business.

What we do

Strategy
Brand Authority
SEO / AIO
Web Design
Social Media
And More

Trusted by service businesses across the United States

Every client. Every build.

You need a Marketing Pipeline
so your customers can find you easily.

Is yours broken? We'll fix it in 90 days.

For every client we work with, we build a complete marketing pipeline. The build typically takes 60 to 90 days. After that, marketing stops feeling like guesswork and starts compounding.

Our services

Use them all together,
or one at a time.

Every service below fits into the larger marketing system. You can start with one, all of them, or hire us to run the whole operation as your ongoing partner.

Service · 01

Video & Media

Strategy, production, and distribution from one team. Brand films, social content, testimonials, event coverage, product demos: all aligned.

  • Brand films & testimonial production
  • Social content & short-form video
  • Event coverage & product demos
  • Ad creative & distribution strategy
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Service · 02

Websites, SEO & AIO

Built to be found by humans, search engines, and AI. Structured for AI citation, optimized for conversion, easy for your team to update.

  • Messaging, design, and build
  • SEO & AI search optimization (AIO)
  • CRM integrations & automation
  • Ongoing maintenance & tracking
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Service · 03

Graphic Design

Design that communicates credibility before a word gets read. Branding, identity systems, and design that makes your business look like the business you're becoming.

  • Logos & identity systems
  • Brand guides & collateral
  • Pitch decks & sales tools
  • Print & environmental design
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Service · 04

Social Media

Cadence, content, and community. We run social like a marketing system, not a content treadmill: content that compounds, not just fills the feed.

  • Channel strategy & cadence
  • Content calendars & production
  • Community management
  • Analytics & reporting
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Service · 05

Ads & PPC

Managed by people who watch the dashboards. Not set-and-forget. Actively tuned campaigns built around your strategy, your offer, and your unit economics.

  • Google & Meta ad strategy
  • Creative testing & iteration
  • Tracking & attribution setup
  • Weekly performance reviews
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Service · 06

Full Marketing Team

Ongoing monthly marketing, run by experts. Strategy, execution, and reporting handled end-to-end so leadership stays focused on the business.

  • Quarterly strategic planning
  • Monthly execution across channels
  • Reporting & performance reviews
  • One team, one point of contact
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Free strategy session

Book your free 30-minute Strategy Session.

Know what's working, what's not working, and how to fix it.

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Ongoing partnerships

Three ways to work
with us long-term.

A one-time project fixes what's broken today.

An ongoing partnership keeps improving your marketing month after month, so the results build on each other.

Tier 01 · Most Comprehensive

Full Marketing Department

For businesses that want to outsource the entire marketing function. Strategy, execution, and ownership handled end-to-end. We become your marketing department.

Best forEstablished businesses ready to scale but without a full marketing team.

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Tier 02 · Team Extension

Marketing Staff Support

For businesses with internal marketing staff who need an experienced team. We fill gaps, deliver projects, and extend bandwidth without taking over the strategy.

Best forCompanies with a small marketing staff carrying too much. Support, not oversight.

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Tier 03 · Most Accessible

Small Business Program

For growing service businesses that want a real marketing partner who will grow with you. Month-to-month, strategy-first, just what you need.

Best forEarlier-stage service businesses building their first real marketing engine.

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Chaos vs. momentum

First strategy. Then systems.
All working together.

Most businesses don't need more tactics.

They need the pieces they're already using to actually work together.

Without a system · the chaos

Tactics
without a system.

  • Marketing tactics without a clear strategy
  • Websites that look good but don't convert
  • Sales pipelines that fluctuate month to month
  • Platforms and tools that don't talk to each other
With Leveret Drive · the momentum

Strategy and systems
that compound.

  • Strategy that directs every marketing decision
  • Websites built to convert, not just to exist
  • Pipelines that ensure easy customer conversion
  • Platforms and tools working together

When marketing stops being a to-do list and starts being a coordinated system, results stop fluctuating. Predictability is the compounding advantage.

Real results

What a working marketing
system produces.

Our focus is measurable business growth, not simply impressions, profile visits, or vanity metrics. When your brand gains authority, it grows.

  • Outcome · 01 Demand

    Lead Generation

    3× increases in qualified lead volume, driven by clear positioning, working channels, and an offer the right buyers want.

    Signal strength 100%
  • Outcome · 02 Conversion

    Conversion Rate

    Measurable lifts in website-to-inquiry conversion. Fewer dead ends, sharper messaging, fewer leaks between visit and contact.

    Signal strength 88%
  • Outcome · 03 Discovery

    Search Visibility

    Significant growth in organic and AI-driven search. Showing up where buyers are already looking, and where they're starting to ask.

    Signal strength 76%
  • Outcome · 04 Authority

    Brand Positioning

    Stronger presence in competitive service markets. A point of view buyers remember, and a brand that earns the benefit of the doubt.

    Signal strength 64%
  • Outcome · 05 Compounding

    Systems That Scale

    Marketing that gets better as revenue grows. Channels, content, and tools wired together so each new dollar of spend works harder than the last.

    Signal strength 52%
  1. 01 Lead Generation: 3× qualified lead volume
  2. 02 Conversion Rate: measurable inquiry lifts
  3. 03 Search Visibility: organic + AI-driven growth
  4. 04 Brand Positioning: presence in competitive markets
  5. 05 Systems That Scale: marketing that compounds
How we think

Three principles that guide
every engagement.

Principle · 01

Strategy
before spend.

Every marketing initiative begins with clear business goals and a defined strategy. If we don't know what we're trying to move, we're not ready to spend a dollar moving it.

Principle · 02

Systems
before scale.

Growth becomes unpredictable when marketing tools operate independently. We build systems that align marketing, sales, and operations, so growth is an output, not a gamble.

Principle · 03

Clarity
over chaos.

Marketing advice can feel overwhelming. Our role is to simplify complexity and create a clear path forward. Fewer priorities, more progress.

About AI

Your customers aren't just Googling anymore.

They're asking AI.

Five years ago, SEO meant ranking on page one of Google. Today, half the time, your prospects don't even see page one. They ask ChatGPT. They read Google's AI Overview. They use Perplexity. And in those answers, there's exactly one business cited, not ten blue links to scroll through.

The shift

The old SEO playbook isn't built for the new search.

Most agencies are still running the 2018 playbook.

Pages need to be structured for machine extraction. Content needs to answer questions the way humans ask them. Schema, declarative answers, and topical authority matter in ways they didn't before.

How AIO works →
60%
of Google searches now end without a click. The answer arrives before the click does.
Then Traditional Search
Ten blue links, page one

"Best marketing agency Michigan" → ten directory and competitor pages compete for the click.

Now AI-Cited Answer
One business cited, no scrolling

"Best marketing agency for service businesses in Michigan is Leveret Drive…" The answer is the destination.

Built for it Structured from day one
Not retrofitted, not bolted on

We've been building websites for AI search from the start: schema, declarative copy, topical authority engineered in.

Getting started

How working with
Leveret Drive begins.

Most businesses start by gaining clarity on their current marketing system. Every engagement follows the same four-step shape.

01

Strategy Session

Understand before advising

A close look at your current marketing, your website, how you bring in leads, and how you sell.

02

Strategy & Growth Plan

A written plan, not a pitch

A plan that fits your goals, revenue targets, and what your team can actually handle.

03

System Implementation

Build the system, not campaigns

Branding, website, lead generation, and the tools that keep everything running automatically.

04

Ongoing Partnership

Performance that compounds

We fine-tune the strategy and improve results month over month: partnership, not a one-time project.

What clients say

Loved by business owners.

We truly care about the success of the businesses we work with - and they seem to be pretty happy about it.

"Absolutely fantastic marketing team willing to go above and beyond in all ways to help me turn around a business acquisition that had never had a marketing plan in place. From concept to execution, Leveret is wonderful."

Cade Wilson, Sterling Engines
Cade Wilson
Sterling Engines

"I cannot say enough great things about Leveret Drive! As a marketing company, they have truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Their expertise in crafting compelling marketing strategies has significantly elevated our brand presence and engagement."

Bryan Drangin, Align Sales
Bryan Drangin
Align Sales

"Jon created our brand and streamlined our marketing, making a huge impact on our ability to scale. He wasn't just a service provider, he was a strategic partner. Highly recommend."

Joe Johnson, VADE Nutrition
Joe Johnson
VADE Nutrition

"Leveret Drive has been fantastic to work with. Their professional, high-quality service has helped our business reach new heights. Many thanks to Jon and Julie!"

Natalia Mitchell, Framework Media
Natalia Mitchell
Framework Media

"I've loved working with the Leveret Team. They bring strategy and execution, so you aren't just left with instructions and PowerPoint slides. They've been an important extension of the team as we prepare for our launch event. Fair and clear offering with small business friendly pricing."

Jessi Roesch, Downland
Jessi Roesch
Downland
See if we're a fit

Here's how to tell if
we'd be a good partner for you.

We work best with established businesses

…that want marketing to become a reliable driver of growth, not an unreliable experiment. Take a look at the list. If most of this sounds like you, we'd love to talk.

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  • You run a business generating between $2M and $25M in annual revenue
  • You need consistent lead generation to support the next stage of growth
  • You're ready for clear marketing strategy instead of scattered tactics
  • You value long-term marketing systems over short-term fixes
  • You want a strategic marketing partner, not another transactional vendor
Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

The questions service-based business owners ask most often. If yours isn't here, a Strategy Session is the best place to ask.

01What does a marketing agency do for service-based businesses?
A marketing agency helps service-based businesses generate qualified leads, build brand credibility, and develop systems that support consistent growth. At Leveret Drive, we lead with strategy and then execute across the channels that matter most for service businesses: website performance and SEO, content and video production, paid advertising, and the underlying marketing systems that connect them.
02How much does a marketing agency cost for a small or service-based business?
Most service-based businesses in the U.S. invest between $2,500 and $15,000 per month with a marketing agency, depending on scope, channels, and ad spend. Project-based engagements (websites, brand systems, video production) are typically priced separately. At Leveret Drive, we scope every engagement around outcomes rather than hours billed, so the price reflects the work that actually moves the business forward.
03Is hiring a marketing agency worth it for a service-based business?
For most service-based businesses, hiring a marketing agency is worth it when the cost of getting marketing wrong (wasted ad spend, slow lead flow, missed pipeline) is higher than the cost of the agency. A good agency replaces guesswork with strategy, brings senior expertise across multiple disciplines, and builds systems an in-house hire would take years to assemble. The wrong agency feels like an expense; the right one becomes the operating layer of your growth.
04What is a marketing system, and how is it different from running individual tactics?
A marketing system is a coordinated set of channels, content, and tools that work together to attract, convert, and retain customers. Tactics are isolated activities: a single ad, a single post, a one-off campaign. A system aligns those tactics so each one reinforces the others, producing predictable, compounding growth instead of unpredictable bursts.
05How long does it take to see results from marketing?
Most service-based businesses see measurable improvements in lead quality within 60 to 90 days of a strategy being implemented. Compounding growth, where the marketing system produces reliable, increasing results month over month, typically emerges between months 6 and 12. Paid channels can move faster; SEO, content, and brand authority take longer but become harder for competitors to displace.
06What is AI Optimization (AIO), and how is it changing search for service businesses?
AI Optimization (AIO), also called Answer Engine Optimization, is the practice of structuring a website's content, schema, and authority signals so AI tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Claude can confidently cite your business when prospects ask questions. For service-based businesses, AIO is becoming as important as traditional SEO: buyers now research providers through AI assistants long before they ever click a link.
07Do you only work with businesses in Michigan?
No. Leveret Drive is based in Brighton, Michigan, and works with service-based businesses across the United States. Most client work is delivered remotely, with occasional on-site visits for production, workshops, or strategic planning sessions when it adds clear value.
08How is Leveret Drive different from other marketing agencies?
We lead with strategy instead of execution volume. Most agencies monetize hours, ad spend, or deliverable quantity, so they're structurally incentivized to push more work, not better work. We price engagements around outcomes and clarity, build marketing systems instead of one-off campaigns, and turn down clients who aren't a fit.
09What's the best way to start working with Leveret Drive?
The best starting point is the Strategy Session: a free 30-minute conversation where we walk through your current marketing, your goals, and what's actually in the way of results. There's no pressure and no pitch. By the end you'll know whether we're the right partner for you and exactly what to do next, regardless of who you hire.
Let's start the conversation

Ready to build a marketing system that works?

Or still figuring out whether we're the right partner?

If your business is ready to generate stronger leads, build a more effective marketing strategy, and develop systems that support long-term growth, we should talk. A Strategy Session is where we find out whether that's you.

One conversation. Real strategy. Clear next steps. · 60-minute Zoom call