Let’s make your marketing make sense starting today.

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Every great partnership starts with a simple conversation. Our engagement process is easy, insightful, and completely free — designed to give you clarity before you ever spend a dollar.

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STEP 1: THE QUICK CONNECT™

A quick conversation that gets right to the point.

(20 minutes — free, fast, and focused)

Why we do it:

Before we dive in, we want to understand where you’re starting — what’s working, what’s not, and where.

What you’ll get:

  • A quick, honest perspective on what might be holding your marketing back.

  • A clearer sense of whether Deep Varnish is the right fit.

  • Next steps you can take right now to start moving in the right direction — even if we never talk again.

The deliverable:

A personalized Clarity Snapshot™ — a one-page summary of key insights from your conversation.

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STEP 2: THE DEEP DIVE™

Let’s explore what’s really possible.

(45–60 minutes — collaborative, creative, and fun)

Why we do it:

Once we understand your world, we’ll dig deeper — clarifying your audience, messaging, and marketing goals. This is where we identify the opportunities that can make the biggest difference.

What you’ll get:

  • Fresh perspective on your brand, messaging, and marketing systems.

  • A clear picture of your challenges — and how to fix them.

  • An outline of the most strategic next steps for growth.

The deliverable:

A custom Story Clarity Map™ — a visual summary of your goals, challenges, and marketing priorities.


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STEP 3: THE CLARITY PLAN™

See exactly how we’ll help you move forward.

(60 minutes — solutions, strategy, and next steps)

Why we do it:

We’ll walk you through the ideas, strategies, and deliverables designed specifically for your goals — clear, actionable, and completely transparent.

What you’ll get:

  • A strategic proposal that shows what success looks like.

  • A roadmap of services, timelines, and outcomes.

  • A clear plan for how we’ll measure impact — so you know exactly what you’re getting.

The deliverable:

Your tailored Marketing Clarity Plan™ — a step-by-step proposal and roadmap you can keep.

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Pick the way that works best for you:

Getting started with Deep Varnish is easy — and it might be the most productive hour you spend all quarter. Let’s find your clarity and turn it into marketing that actually works.

  • Prefer to talk it through? Let’s connect the old-fashioned way.

    Give Shawn a quick call at 412-737-7029.

  • Not ready to schedule yet? Let’s start with a quick hello.

    Send a note to shawn@deepvarnish.com and share a little about what you’re working on or where you’re stuck.

  • Tell us a little about you and what you’re hoping to accomplish.

    We’ll follow up right away to schedule your Quick Connect™ — no pressure, no sales pitch, just real insights you can use.

Why It’s a No-Brainer

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just real value from the very first call.

Every step in our process is free and designed to give you clarity, not a sales script. You’ll walk away with tangible insights and tools you can use immediately — whether you work with us or not.

We promise: it’s simple, fast, and genuinely helpful.