Frequently Asked Questions.
Small Business & Side Hustle Marketing FAQs
What is the Marketing Repair Kit (MRK)?
The Marketing Repair Kit (MRK) is your “wellness check” for small business or side hustle marketing. With 30 years of expertise, we use analytics and human insights to diagnose issues (like low Etsy engagement) and prescribe tailored fixes.
From quick wins for solopreneurs and nano-businesses to deep strategies for micro and small businesses, our audits boost visibility. With options for you to implement the recommendations yourself, or have our team do it for you, we’re here every step of the way. Plus, every project supports animal rescue.
Who is the MRK for?
A: The MRK is for anyone stuck with marketing that needs help.
Are you a small-town business, or side hustler who wants to boost your reach and recognition? Our Micro-Boost Audit delivers 3–5 easy wins in days.
Own a larger business with more digital marketing platforms? Our Marketing Repair Kit Audits deliver quick wins from Etsy marketing to Google visibility, with more options and deeper solutions for scaling businesses. Let’s unstick your marketing!
How does the Micro-Boost Audit work, and is it right for me?
A: The Micro-Boost Audit was designed for small town businesses and side-hustle solopreneurs that are primarily relying on Facebook or Instagram to spread the word and wondering why it isn’t working. Consider it a “pulse-check” where we analyze your current social platform (e.g., Instagram) and your Google Business Profile and deliver a one-page RX report with 3–5 tailored fixes to boost your business.
How do marketing audits help?
A: By allowing you to do what you do best! Our offerings are designed to streamline your marketing, allowing you to focus on your business. With practical tips and steps to build a solid foundation for growth.
The Micro-Boost Audit is designed for businesses that are just starting out, side hustles, and nano-businesses (< $10k annually).
Our Full MRK audits suit micro-businesses (< $50k annually) and small businesses (< $10M annually) and cover multiple platforms so you can manage your marketing easily with a solid plan in place.
Not sure which Marketing Audit is right for you? Book a free consultation and we’ll help you choose what works best for your business and your budget.
What results can I expect?
A: Our Audits are designed to be a “pulse check” for the marketing health of your businesses. Designed to deliver 3–5 quick wins—like a clearer Instagram bio or optimized Google Business Profile—that can boost clicks by 20–50% in weeks. i.e., For our client’s Joan’s Etsy shop: our graphics and text optimizations on one product led to over 200 orders, a 658% stats boost from just 12 overall sales the year prior!
Full MRK audits drive deeper growth. We analyze your email marketing, print marketing, social media, and web presence, using analytics and human insights to diagnose issues and prescribe tailored fixes. From optimizing email campaigns to crafting print (or digital) ads that pop, our audits are created to align your brand and drive deeper engagement across all channels.
We tailor every fix to your goals.
Do you work with businesses outside of East Texas?
A: Absolutely! While we’re based in East Texas, we love helping businesses worldwide—from Etsy store artisans in Silicon Valley to Reiki healers on the East Coast—get unstuck by repairing what’s broken in their marketing. Our Micro-Boost Audit boosts your local presence, while full MRK audits scale your growth, locally or globally. Book a free chat to start!
How long does an audit take, and what do I get?
A: A Micro-Boost Audit takes 3–5 days and delivers a one-page action plan plus a debrief call. Full MRK audits take 7–10 days, giving you a detailed report, 5–10 tailored “prescriptions” (e.g., SEO tweaks), and bonus SWAG (e.g., Canva designs). Monthly wellness plans keep you thriving.
How much do your services cost?
A: Our Micro-Boost Audit starts at $147 for small town / solopreneurs. Full audits for larger businesses range from $1,000 (social media) to $2,000 (multi-channel), with add-ons like branding ($500+) or websites ($1,500+). Monthly plans start at $200. Visit suziworleystudios.com/marketing-repair for details!
What makes Suzi Worley Studios different?
A: We’re your East Texas neighbor with global reach, blending creative storytelling with data-driven fixes. Our MRK’s “wellness” approach makes marketing doable, not daunting. Plus, every project supports animal rescue, so your growth gives back for good!
Do I need marketing experience to work with you?
A: Nope! We speak plain English, not jargon. Whether you’re a solopreneur or a small business pro, we tailor our MRK audits to your level with clear steps to act on. Marketing made simple, like a coffee chat.
I use AI for my posts, why would I hire you?
AI posts and images are a great start, but they can miss your unique spark. We leverage Suzi's background as a professional photographer, traveler, and writer to craft humanized, on-brand content that resonates with your ideal customer. (And we help determine who that customer is, so the content you create reaches right audience.) It's not just about a bunch of likes from all corners of the globe (unless you're a global business) it's about targeted reach to find the people who need your unique products and services finding you when you're needed.
How do I get started?
A: Book a free consultation via our Contact page to share your goals. Or start with an Audit at suziworleystudios.com/marketing-repair. We’ll deliver your plan in days with actionable steps that are doable vs daunting.
Let’s get your business unstuck!
