STRATEGIC MARKETING ADVISOR

Helping professional services firms increase visibility, build credibility, and win business in competitive markets.

Most professional services firms are genuinely excellent at what they do. The problem is that their marketing doesn't show it. And with AI changing how expertise gets discovered, the firms that wait to figure this out are falling further behind.

That's where I come in.

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20+
Years of B2B Marketing Leadership
$13.8M
Marketing-Influenced Revenue at Harvard Business Impact
36%
Revenue Growth in the Americas at L.E.K. Consulting
7
Offices Scaled Across North America, Europe & Asia at AIRINC
5
Qualified Opportunities Generated within 90 days of launching MB Law Firm Consulting’s marketing services

OVERVIEW

Why professional services marketing is different

Professional services firms don’t sell products. They sell expertise, trust, and relationships. That’s why marketing isn’t simply about lead generation. It’s about helping prospective clients understand what makes your expertise valuable and why they should trust your organization to solve important problems.

Some expertise-driven organizations still assume that competence and word of mouth will continue generating business on their own. Instead, they find themselves losing ground to competitors that are doing a better job of increasing visibility, demonstrating expertise, and staying top of mind with prospective clients.

SERVICES

How I can help

I deliver senior marketing leadership, practical execution, and professional-services expertise to help firms clarify their value and engage the right audiences.

If you face the following, I can help:

  • We’re not getting enough visibility

  • Our thought leadership isn’t breaking through

  • We’re launching a new service and need a winning go-to-market plan

  • The market has changed, and our positioning feels outdated

  • We’re expanding globally and need a marketing strategy tailored to different cultures and markets

  • Marketing and BD aren’t aligned

  • We need experienced marketing leadership but aren’t ready for a full-time executive

  • Our messaging and branding are stale, and we need a refresh

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TRACK RECORD

Prior accomplishments

20+
Years of leadership
B2B professional services marketing leadership.
$13.8M
Revenue influenced
Marketing-influenced revenue at Harvard Business Impact's Corporate Learning division.
36%
Revenue growth
Contributed to revenue growth in the Americas at L.E.K. Consulting.
7
Offices scaled
Built and scaled AIRINC's marketing function across North America, Europe, and Asia.
5
Qualified Opportunities
Generated within the first quarter of launching MB Law Firm Consulting's marketing services.

TESTIMONIAL

“What sets Scott apart is the mix of strategic thinking and hands-on marketing expertise. He also genuinely cares and is a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend Scott to any business looking to elevate its marketing strategy with a seasoned, high-level expert who delivers real results.”

— Margaret Burke
CEO and Founder, MB Law Firm Consulting

TESTIMONIAL

"Scott's ability to actively listen, learn quickly, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the marketing team, business unit, faculty, and corporate clients has made him an asset."

— Bob McDonald
Senior Director of Marketing, Harvard Medical School

SAMPLE ASSESSMENT

Client Discovery & Engagement Snapshot

An executive-level assessment of how your website performs across AI visibility, search visibility, and client engagement.

AI Visibility (GEO)
How your expertise appears in AI-generated responses

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Search Visibility (SEO)
How easily clients can find and understand your capabilities

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Website Experience
How effectively your site guides visitors and builds confidence

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Opportunities
Actionable recommendations to improve visibility and engagement

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NEXT STEPS

Let’s start a conversation

Whether you’re launching a new service, repositioning your firm, strengthening thought leadership, or exploring fractional marketing leadership, I’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your goals.