Common Questions
Things people ask
before working with us
What’s your minimum engagement?
Our minimum project engagements start at $2,500 for a strategy workshop or workflow audit. Monthly retainers begin at $2,500/month, and project work (brand, website, automation) typically starts at $3,500–$5,000. We price this way to ensure every engagement delivers results worth talking about.
Do you work with businesses outside of Sonoma County?
Absolutely. While we’re based in Healdsburg and love working with local businesses, we work remotely with clients across California and nationally. If your business is between $1M and $25M and you’re ready to grow, we want to talk.
How is MadeEight different from a typical marketing agency?
Most agencies sell tactics — a social media package here, an email blast there. MadeEight builds integrated systems. We think about your brand, your marketing, your operations, and your customer lifecycle as one connected engine. We also bring enterprise-level thinking from years spent scaling multi-million-member platforms, which most local agencies simply don’t have.
How long before we see results?
It depends on the engagement. Strategy projects deliver a clear action plan in 4–6 weeks. Brand projects take 6–10 weeks. Automation builds and lifecycle sequences can show measurable results within the first month. Monthly retainers are designed to compound — you’ll see early indicators within 60–90 days and meaningful momentum by month 6.
Will I work directly with senior people?
Yes. We’re intentionally small. There’s no account management layer between you and the people doing the work. Every engagement is led directly by our founders, who bring 20+ years of brand, marketing, and operations experience to your business.
Do you offer project work or only retainers?
Both. Many clients start with a one-time strategy project or brand buildout, then move into a monthly retainer once the foundation is in place. Others come in on retainer from day one. We’ll recommend the right structure based on where you are and what you need.