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Search # Transform your marketing today ## Is your marketing working? If you’re here, chances are your marketing isn’t doing what you need it to do. Maybe you’re not seeing a clear return on your investment. Maybe you’re stuck in the weeds of tactics without a clear strategy. Or maybe you just want to feel confident that your marketing is under control - and actually working. Wherever you are, you’re in the right place. Here are the four main ways I can support you: ![Machine-PW_V2-02](https://rosconkie.com/hubfs/Machine-PW_V2-02.png "Machine-PW_V2-02") ![Machine-PW_V1-03](https://rosconkie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Machine-PW_V1-03.png?width=600&height=496&name=Machine-PW_V1-03.png) ## Support for you and your team [![CEOs needing a marketing function](https://rosconkie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_CEOs.jpg?width=525&height=350&name=_CEOs.jpg "CEOs needing a marketing function")](https://rosconkie.com/ceo-marketing-support?hsLang=en) #### [Strategic Support for CEOs of SMEs](https://rosconkie.com/ceo-marketing-support?hsLang=en) **Fractional CMO services to turn your marketing into a growth engine** If you're running an SME and want someone to lead your marketing function - bringing strategic clarity, building a tailored team around you, and making sure every penny delivers ROI - this is for you. You’ll get senior-level strategy, clear accountability, and flexible access to trusted freelance specialists. I work closely with just a few CEOs at a time to make sure you get focused, personalised attention. [![Small Business Owners needing marketing training and support](https://rosconkie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_SMEs.jpg?width=525&height=350&name=_SMEs.jpg "Small Business Owners needing marketing training and support")](https://rosconkie.com/small-business-marketing-training?hsLang=en) #### [Structure & Clarity for Small Business Owners](https://rosconkie.com/small-business-marketing-training?hsLang=en) **Stop scattergun marketing and build a simple, effective plan** If you’re a small business owner doing your own marketing and feeling overwhelmed, I can help you stop second-guessing every decision. I’ll show you how to create a structured 90-day plan that aligns with your goals - and actually works. Start by reading my book, *The Marketing Machine*. It’s packed with the process, tools, and practical advice I use with my clients every day. 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Let’s talk, and I’ll help you figure out what support you actually need - and whether I’m the right person to help. [Start a conversation](https://rosconkie.com/contact?hsLang=en) ## About The Marketing Machine Process Marketing shouldn’t feel chaotic. And it shouldn’t be a gamble. That’s why I developed **The Marketing Machine Process** - a structured, step-by-step framework that helps business owners understand exactly *how* marketing works, so you can take control of it, measure it, and scale it. This isn’t about jumping on trends or copying what other businesses are doing. It’s about building a marketing function that’s completely tailored to your goals, your audience, and your way of working. Here’s how the process works: ### **1. Strategy before tactics** We start by getting laser-focused on who your ideal customer is, what they value most, and what their buyer journey looks like. Then we define your messaging, your positioning, and your marketing objectives. ### **2. Build your Marketing Machine** With strategy in hand, we design a practical 90-day marketing plan - your “minimum viable strategy” - focused on the activities that will move the needle. We prioritise what’s going to have the biggest impact first. ### **3. Test and measure** We set clear metrics from the outset, so you’ll know exactly what’s working and what’s not. That means no more guesswork - and no more wasted budget. ### **4. Optimise and scale** Every 90 days, we review, refine and improve. We build momentum through marginal gains - tiny improvements that stack up to big results. Over time, your marketing becomes a smooth, efficient machine that delivers steady growth. Here's what it looks like in detail... ![The Marketing Machine process infographic](https://rosconkie.com/hubfs/Asset%201Website%20Machine.png "The Marketing Machine process infographic") **Why it works** - **Clarity** – No more wondering what to post or where to advertise. You’ll have a clear plan with clear purpose. - **Confidence** – You’ll know your marketing is aligned with your business goals - and you’ll be able to prove it with real numbers. - **Control** – You stay in charge of the strategy. Whether I’m leading as your Fractional CMO or mentoring your team, the decisions stay with you. - **Consistency** – With a system in place, your marketing keeps running - even when you’re busy elsewhere. This process has helped hundreds of small businesses build reliable, scalable marketing that drives real growth - and it can do the same for you. ## Not ready to work with me just yet? Start with the book... From marketing chaos to clarity and growth, The Marketing Machine will give you a structured strategy to fuel your business. No more stress, waste or overwhelm. *“If you’ve ever wished marketing made more sense, this is the book for you. Ros combines her engineering background with years of marketing experience to show you exactly how to create a system that works for your business. It’s simple, effective, and something anyone can follow.”* Gino Wickman, Author of Traction & Shine, Creator of EOS® *“This book is a game-changer for engineers and like-minded people struggling with marketing. It provides a structured, step-by-step framework that makes it easy to understand and implement. It's like having a Haynes manual for marketing, making it simple to develop a targeted approach to reach my ideal customers.”* Martin O’Hare, O’Hare Engineering Design Ltd   ![4-3](https://rosconkie.com/hubfs/4-3.png "4-3") ## The Marketing Machine Book Are you struggling to make your marketing work? Spending time and money on strategies that don’t deliver? Not sure what’s working and what’s a waste of effort? It’s time to stop guessing and start building a marketing system that delivers real, measurable results. Former engineer Ros Conkie shows how structured, no-fluff marketing can transform your business. 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