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Service Line 01 / 2 Weeks · On-Site + BuildUpdated October 26, 2026

Brand Discovery & Experiential Marketing Playbook

Every engagement starts here. We spend 2 weeks with your team, the first on site, and deliver a 12-month playbook you own outright.

01 / The 2-Week SchedulePrep · Week 1 On Site · Week 2 Build

2 Weeks That Shape 12 Months.

Phase 00 / Before Day 1

Intake & Data Prep

Intake questionnaire; data request covering spend, past results, audience, & brand assets; stakeholders named & on-site dates set.

  • Historical event & marketing spend audit
  • Customer cohort, retail door, & geography review
  • Executive stakeholder interview schedule locked
Phase 01 / Week 1, On Site

Immersion With Your Team

Kickoff & vision sessions; stakeholder interviews; a walk of the venue or property; an audit of past events & systems; and a scan of the competing calendar.

  • Founder-led working sessions on site at your headquarters
  • Physical space, retail, or property walkthroughs
  • Category & cultural calendar gap analysis
Phase 02 / Week 2, Build

Playbook Architecture

Analysis & modeling; the playbook build; review by all 3 founders; and the playbook presentation.

  • 12-month budget, unit economics, & sponsorship modeling
  • Joint sign-off by Matt Hardage, Justin Humble, & Nate Smith
  • Live executive presentation & handoff of all working files
02 / Deliverables9 Complete Sections

What Is Inside the 12-Month Playbook

Part 01

Brand & Audience Brief

How your brand's culture translates into a physical space, who shows up first, & what makes them invite someone else.

Part 02

Experience Strategy

The strategic role live events play in your acquisition, retention, retail velocity, & community flywheel over the next 12 months.

Part 03

12-Month Event Calendar

Recommended event formats, cadence, target markets, & seasonal timing mapped quarter by quarter.

Part 04

Budget & Revenue Model

Line-item production ranges, ticketing & registration revenue projections, and unit economics aligned to your growth stance.

Part 05

Sponsorship Map

Sponsor tier structure, target partner categories, in-kind offset opportunities, & projected partner underwriting.

Part 06

Operations & Systems

Staffing architecture, vendor requirements, ticketing & CRM stack integration, and run-of-show standards.

Part 07

Risk & Compliance

Municipal permitting timelines, insurance coverage, crowd safety, waivers, & weather contingency protocols.

Part 08

KPI Framework

The exact metrics we measure before, during, & 30/60/90 days after every event to prove commercial return.

Part 09

Recommendation

A clear scope, timeline, & investment proposal across our 3 ways of working, yours to execute with us or on your own.

03 / Investment & OwnershipTransparent Pricing

Clear Investment. Full Ownership.

Starts At · One Time
$7,500

Paid in full upfront to book your on-site dates. Travel is billed at cost.

The Playbook Is Yours to Keep.

Operate it with us or without us.

04 / Questions, AnsweredBrand Discovery FAQ

Common Questions About Brand Discovery

What happens during the 2-week Brand Discovery?

Before Day 1, we complete an intake questionnaire & data audit of your past spend, results, audience, and brand assets. In Week 1, our founders join your team on site for vision sessions, stakeholder interviews, & venue or property walks. In Week 2, we build, review, & present your 9-part, 12-month Experiential Marketing Playbook.

How much does Brand Discovery cost?

Brand Discovery starts at $7,500 one time, paid in full upfront to book your on-site dates. Travel & lodging for the on-site week are billed transparently at cost.

Do we keep the 12-month playbook if we execute it internally?

Yes. The Playbook is 100% yours to keep. You can operate the 12-month calendar, budget model, sponsorship map, & KPI framework with Event Dept. or with your own internal team.

What happens after the playbook presentation?

Part 09 of the playbook includes a clear scope, timeline, & investment recommendation across our 3 ways of working (Advisory Only, Advisory + Execution, or Integrated Team) so you can move directly into production without losing momentum.

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Let's Build Something Real.

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