Marketing Consultant Rate Card

James Shi

Strategy • Content • Operations • Growth

16+ Years of Marketing Excellence Across Education, Technology & B2B SaaS

Hourly Rate

Standard Consulting

Strategic guidance, brand development, campaign planning, marketing operations setup, and content strategy consultation.

$125/hour

After-Hours

Emergency consultations, expedited deliverables, weekend or evening work, and urgent project support.

$175/hour

Service-Based Pricing

Brand Strategy

Positioning, messaging framework, competitive analysis, brand guidelines development.

$1,500 – $3,000

Content Strategy

Editorial calendar, content framework, platform strategy, messaging pillars, distribution plan.

$1,200 – $2,500

Marketing Audit

Full funnel analysis, competitor benchmarking, opportunity identification, actionable recommendations.

$2,000 – $3,500

Campaign Planning

Campaign strategy, creative briefs, timeline & budget, success metrics, launch coordination.

$1,500 – $2,500

CRM Setup & Optimization

Zoho CRM configuration, workflow automation, integration setup, team training.

$2,500 – $5,000

Marketing Operations

Process documentation, automation design (Google AppScript, Zapier), analytics setup, tool integration.

$3,000 – $6,000

Monthly Retainer Packages

Starter

$2,000

16 hours/month

  • Monthly strategy session
  • Email & chat support
  • Content calendar review
  • Performance analytics
  • Ad-hoc consultation

Enterprise

$8,000

64 hours/month

  • Weekly strategy sessions
  • Same-day support
  • Full campaign management
  • Content strategy & creation
  • Automation & CRM management
  • Weekly performance reviews
  • Dedicated Slack channel
  • Priority project support

🎁 Retainer Bonuses

Unused hours roll over to next month
10% discount on additional hourly work
Reduced rush rates (50% upcharge vs 40%)

📋 Terms & Conditions

  • Invoicing: 50% deposit on projects, balance upon delivery. Monthly retainers due on the first of each month.
  • Payment Terms: Net 15 days for invoices over $2,000. Accepts e-transfer, cheques, and ACH transfers.
  • Cancellation: Retainers require 30 days notice. Project-based work non-refundable once commenced.
  • Time Tracking: Hourly work tracked and reported bi-weekly. Minimum 1-hour increment.
  • Communication: Response time via email within 24 hours (same-day for retainer clients). Available via Slack, email, or Zoom.
  • Availability: Based in Ontario, Canada (EST). Primary availability Monday–Friday, 9 AM–6 PM.