How much time before the board meeting should I do this?

Two weeks is ideal. You need time to fix gaps before the meeting. But even a week helps. Last-minute prep is better than showing up unprepared.

What if my marketing metrics are weak?

That's what this call surfaces. You get honest feedback on whether your metrics tell a strong story or expose gaps. Then you decide how to present them.

Do you help with the presentation deck?

This call is narrative and strategy. If you want help with the deck itself, that's a separate conversation. But this prep informs what your deck should say.

What if the board doesn't care about marketing?

They will in a month. And they care more than you think. This call makes sure you're explaining marketing in terms they understand.

Can I do this the week before the meeting?

Yes. It's less ideal than two weeks, but it's better than nothing. Book it as soon as you know the meeting date.

I have a board meeting coming up and my marketing narrative isn't ready.

You need to present marketing progress and strategy. But your metrics don't tell a clean story. Your narrative feels scattered. You need to align it before you sit down with the board.

Pre-meeting prep call focuses your narrative. You walk through your metrics. We stress-test your story. We identify gaps before the board does. You get a one-page summary of what to emphasize and what to watch out for.

Recognition

Your marketing is real. You just need to tell the board the story in a way that makes sense.

Why This Matters

Boards care about marketing. But they care about it differently than you do. They want to see proof of market traction, positioning strength, and execution discipline.

If you walk into a board meeting without a clear narrative, you'll get questions that make you look unprepared. Questions like "What's your actual market?" or "How do these metrics prove product-market fit?"

Pre-meeting prep forces you to answer these questions now, in a low-stakes conversation. You get feedback before the stakes are high. You walk into the boardroom confident.

What Changes

One: Your narrative tightens. You know exactly what story your metrics tell and you know how to tell it.
Two: You find the gaps. Questions the board will ask become visible before the meeting. You prepare answers.
Three: Your confidence increases. You walk in knowing your story is solid. That confidence reads in the room.

The Board Meeting Prep Call. $1,500.

One strategic call two weeks before your board meeting. You get clarity on your narrative and a written summary of what to emphasize.

Questions

What if my metrics aren't good?

That's okay. We help you explain why they are what they are and what's coming next. Honesty and forward-looking strategy matter more than perfect numbers.

Should my whole marketing team come?

Just you is fine. Or bring a team member if you want. But this call is for you to get feedback and confidence before you deliver to the board.

What if the board is hostile to marketing spend?

This call helps you build the case for why your marketing spend is justified. We show you how to talk about ROI in board-speak.

How long should this call be?

We recommend 60 minutes. That gives us time to walk through your narrative, stress-test it, and give you actionable feedback.

What if I don't know what the board will ask?

That's what we cover. Common board questions about marketing. We ask them. You answer. You practice. You walk in ready.

Ready to prepare your board meeting narrative?

Book a prep call. $1,500. One strategic session. Scheduled two weeks before your board meeting.