Skip to main content
Pricing

The right support for where you are today

Every business needs different marketing help at different stages. Whether you need hands-on help or strategic guidance, choosing the right level of marketing support is crucial. I've made pricing clear and straightforward, with flexible options that match your team's needs and goals.

How my services and pricing work

Marketing support isn't one-size-fits-all, despite what some may tell you. Some are ready to build in-house expertise, while others need hands-on help with day-to-day marketing. Some have established teams that need strategic guidance, while others are just starting to invest in marketing.

That's why I offer flexible service levels, from done-for-you execution to strategic consulting and team training. Each option comes with clear deliverables and transparent pricing, helping you choose the right support for your current needs. And as your business grows, these services can evolve with you.

How my services and pricing work; Tom Wardman

What influences the investment needed?

Three key factors determine the right level of marketing support for your business:

What drives costs up or down?

Your investment increases when:

You need immediate lead flow or urgent marketing fixes

Your market is highly competitive or technically complex

You're building marketing capabilities from zero

Multiple teams need coordination (sales, product, operations)

You require extensive content creation or video production

Timeline is compressed for faster implementation

Your investment decreases when:

You have strong existing marketing foundations

Your team has basic marketing skills already

Timeline is flexible with no immediate urgency

Scope is focused on specific challenges vs. comprehensive overhaul

You're comfortable with some self-implementation between sessions

Your market has straightforward buyer journeys

Let's talk about actual investment levels

Transparency matters when it comes to pricing. While every business needs different support, I want to be upfront about typical investment ranges. Most of my clients invest between £1,500 and £5,000 per month in marketing support.

This varies based on whether you need done-for-you marketing management, strategic guidance as a Fractional CMO, or focused team training. The right investment level depends on your current challenges and goals, which I'll help you determine during our initial discussion.

Marketing investment levels

Why do external marketing providers charge so differently?

The market for marketing help varies wildly. Here's what drives those differences:

Why big agencies charge premium rates (£5,000-£15,000+/month):

Large overhead: offices, account teams, multiple layers of management

Established brand reputation allowing higher pricing

Account managers and junior staff doing the actual work

Long-term retainer models with minimum 12-month commitments

Bloated processes and excessive meetings that increase billable hours

Why freelancers and cheap providers charge less (£500-£1,500/month):

Often outsourcing work to junior staff or overseas teams

Limited strategic input; just execution without integration

Lack of proven systems or established frameworks

Building their portfolio and reputation

Template-based approaches with minimal customisation

Where I fit (£1,500-£5,000/month): I charge for proven expertise and strategic thinking, but keep costs reasonable by working lean, no fancy offices or account management layers.

You work directly with me, getting senior-level guidance without agency markup. You're not paying for overhead; you're investing in capability building and real results.

Short-term investment, long-term independence

While upfront investment may feel higher, building internal capability reduces reliance on external support over time, dramatically lowering your lifetime marketing costs.

Monthly fees tell one story, but lifetime value tells another. When you hire a traditional agency, you're committing to ongoing costs indefinitely, often £3,000-£10,000+ per month with no end date. Over three years, that's £108,000-£360,000+ with no internal capability built. You're essentially renting marketing expertise that walks away the moment you stop paying.

My approach is different. Training programmes like In-House Sales and Marketing Mastery cost £2,000-£4,000 monthly for 18-24 months (£36,000-£96,000 total), but you graduate with complete independence.

No more agency fees. Your team owns the systems, skills, and strategy forever. Even done-for-you services focus on knowledge transfer, reducing long-term reliance on external support. While the initial investment requires commitment, the lifetime cost is significantly lower because you're building assets, not renting them.

ANIT5514

The changing cost of marketing expertise

Marketing investment has fundamentally shifted over the past decade. Ten years ago, agencies dominated because businesses had no choice; you needed specialists for SEO, paid ads, social media, and content creation. Monthly retainers of £5,000-£15,000 were standard, with most of that budget going toward execution rather than strategy.

Then came accessible tools like HubSpot, proven frameworks like the Endless Customers System, and AI-powered technology that democratised marketing. Suddenly, businesses could build internal capabilities at a fraction of traditional agency costs.

The pandemic accelerated this shift, with remote work making fractional expertise viable, and companies realised they didn't need expensive offices and account management layers.

Today's smart businesses invest in capability building rather than perpetual outsourcing. They're paying £2,000-£5,000/month for strategic guidance and training that creates independence, rather than £8,000-£12,000/month for agencies that create dependency.

The question isn't whether to invest in marketing, but whether to rent expertise indefinitely or build it internally. The lifetime cost difference is substantial.

TWPB_343-1

Pricing summaries for all of my services

Investment examples

What this looks like in practice

These examples show typical client journeys with actual numbers, timelines, and outcomes to help you understand what's possible.

Get instant price
Image ALT Tag

Example 1: Growing SaaS company needing strategic direction

A 25-person SaaS business investing £3,200/month in Fractional CMO services. Within 6 months, they have a clear content strategy, and aligned sales and marketing teams. After 12 months, they might hire an internal marketing manager who I train, then reduce their engagement to occasional consulting.

Image ALT Tag

Example 2: Established consultancy building internal capability

A professional services firm with 50 employees might invest in the In-House Sales and Marketing Mastery programme at £3,200/month for 18 months (£57,600 total). They would proceed to build a complete internal marketing team, ending their £5,000/month agency retainer (saving £90,000 over 18 months), and now handle all marketing independently.

Image ALT Tag

Example 3: Small business needing hands-on help

A 10-person manufacturing company starting with Fractional Marketing Director services at £2,500/month. Over 8 months, they build up a content library, set up HubSpot, and train their operations manager to handle day-to-day marketing. Total investment: £20,000 for complete marketing foundation.

How my pricing compares

A side-by-side comparison showing the key differences in investment, approach, and long-term value.

What you get Traditional agency My approach
Monthly investment £3,000 to £10,000+ £1,500 to £6,000
Contract length 12+ months minimum Month-to-month flexibility
Who you work with Account managers, junior staff Directly with me
Knowledge transfer Minimal to keep you dependent Built into every engagement
Internal capability You remain reliant You built independence
Long-term cost (3 years) £108,000 to £360,000+ ongoing £54,0000 to £216,0000, then independent

 

Additional costs to consider

I'm upfront about everything you'll pay, but some investments beyond my fees are worth knowing about:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which service level is right for my business?

Do I need to commit to a minimum term?

Can we change service levels as our needs change?

Are there any additional costs beyond the monthly fees?

How are payments structured?

Is it really worth the investment?

What makes you different from hiring a full-time marketing person?

Ready to find the right marketing support?

Let's start with a friendly chat about your business needs. I'll help you understand which service level makes the most sense for where you are today, and we can discuss pricing options that fit your budget.