Startup Growth Marketing in Chicago
Growth marketing for Chicago startups. PMF to Series A. Revenue-driven execution.
The Growth Marketing Roadmap
Month 1: Diagnostic - Map current customers: where do they come from. How do they hear about you. - Test 5 new channels: LinkedIn outreach, content, partnerships, paid, referral programs. - Measure CAC, LTV, conversion rates. Establish baseline metrics.
Month 2-3: Scaling Winners - Kill channels that don't work - Double budget on 1-2 channels showing traction - Build systems and processes so they scale - Hire or outsource execution if needed
Month 4+: Optimization and Expansion - Scale winning channels 2-3x - Optimize for efficiency: lower CAC, higher LTV - Explore adjacent markets or customer segments - Build referral and retention loops
Why Chicago Startups Choose Running Start Digital
We know the startup playbook. We've done this with dozens of founders.
Metrics-first approach. We don't guess. We test, measure, optimize.
Full execution spectrum. From strategy to hands-on implementation.
Founder-friendly. We respect your timeline and communicate clearly.
Ready to put this into action?
We help businesses implement the strategies in these guides. Talk to our team.