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Strategic & Creative Consulting

Build a Brand
Worth Remembering.

Ash & North partners with businesses to develop purposeful brands, sharp strategies, and marketing that moves people — not just metrics.

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Karrie Gutzwiller
Karrie Gutzwiller Founder, Ash & North Consulting

About Karrie

This work is in
my bones

I didn't stumble into brand and business strategy. I grew up in it. As the daughter of a plumbing contractor on Colorado's Western Slope, I watched from an early age what it actually takes to build something — the grit, the relationships, the reputation you earn one job at a time. That foundation never left me. It just evolved.

Over the past 20+ years I've worked across an unusually wide landscape — journalism and public relations, interior design and construction sales, plan development for custom homes, marketing for a school district, and most recently as Head of Business Development for an award-winning design and build firm in Grand Junction. Every role taught me something different about how businesses grow, how brands are built, and how the right message at the right moment can change everything.

I hold double bachelor's degrees in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Northern Colorado, and I've spent my career putting both to work in ways a classroom never quite anticipates. I've sat on executive boards, chaired community committees, launched initiatives that put construction education back into high schools, and connected businesses across industries in ways that created real, lasting momentum for entire communities.

What I've learned through all of it is this: most businesses don't have a product problem or even a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. They haven't fully defined who they are, who they serve, and why it matters — and until they do, everything else is just noise. That's the work I do. I help you get clear, get strategic, and get moving.

"Everything I've done until now has brought me to this place — and I finally built the thing I was always meant to build."

What I Do

Services built for real business growth

Whether you're launching something new or scaling what already works, I offer focused, high-impact consulting across brand, business, and marketing — without the bloated agency overhead.

Brand Development

Build a brand that goes beyond aesthetics — one with a clear identity, compelling voice, and a visual system that works everywhere.

  • Brand strategy & positioning
  • Visual identity & guidelines
  • Brand voice & messaging
  • Competitive differentiation
  • Brand audit & refresh

Business Development

Identify opportunities, build systems for growth, and develop the partnerships and pipelines that move your business forward.

  • Growth strategy & roadmapping
  • Revenue stream analysis
  • Offer & pricing structure
  • Partnership development
  • Sales process optimization

Strategic Planning

Turn your vision into a clear, executable plan. From 90-day sprints to annual strategy, I help you plan with intention and act with confidence.

  • Quarterly & annual planning
  • SWOT & competitive analysis
  • Goal-setting frameworks
  • KPI development & tracking
  • Decision-making systems

Marketing Strategy

Develop a marketing plan that makes sense for your stage, budget, and audience — focused on channels that actually convert.

  • Marketing audit & strategy
  • Content & social strategy
  • Email marketing planning
  • Campaign development
  • Analytics & optimization

Brand Consulting

Ongoing advisory support for founders and teams who want a strategic partner in their corner — not just a one-time project deliverable.

  • Monthly advisory retainer
  • Brand decision support
  • Messaging review & coaching
  • Team brand training
  • Accountability & check-ins

Launch Support

Starting from scratch or pivoting into something new? I'll help you build and launch with a strong foundation from day one.

  • Launch strategy & timeline
  • Founder brand positioning
  • Audience & market research
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Pre-launch content prep

Engagements

Find the right starting point.

Each engagement is scoped, intentional, and designed to give you something real — not an open-ended retainer with no clear horizon.

Clarity Session

Foundation

$500 one-time

One session · No ongoing commitment

The right place to begin. In one focused session, you'll walk away knowing exactly who you are, what you stand for, and what to do next.

  • ✓ 90-minute strategy session
  • ✓ Brand clarity workbook
  • ✓ Core messaging framework
  • ✓ Business overview audit
  • ✓ Written recommendations report
  • ✓ 1 follow-up email Q&A
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Growth Engagement

Momentum

$1,800/month

3-month engagement · Most clients see real traction in 90 days

Ongoing strategy and brand development for businesses ready to build with purpose. Structured, supported, and designed to move you forward.

Less than the cost of a part-time marketing hire — with senior-level strategy.
  • ✓ 2 strategy sessions/month
  • ✓ Full brand strategy & positioning
  • ✓ 3 monthly marketing plans (one per month)
  • ✓ Content calendar framework
  • ✓ Business development roadmap
  • ✓ Brand voice & messaging guide
  • ✓ Email support (48hr response)
  • ✓ 90-day wrap + next steps session
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Strategic Partnership

Signature

$3,500/month

Custom engagement length · Scoped to your goals

A full-service strategic partnership for established brands ready for something transformative. Built entirely around where you want to go.

  • ✓ Weekly strategy sessions
  • ✓ Complete brand overhaul
  • ✓ Full marketing strategy & execution
  • ✓ Business development consulting
  • ✓ Annual strategic plan
  • ✓ Campaign development & oversight
  • ✓ Priority access (24hr response)
  • ✓ Team brand training session
  • ✓ Custom deliverables as needed
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À la carte.

Need something specific? These standalone services can be added to any engagement or booked on their own.

Brand Audit $500
Competitive Analysis $500
Marketing Plan (Standalone) $750
Content Calendar Build $400
Brand Voice Guide $600
Single Strategy Session $350

* Pricing is a starting point — contact for a custom quote based on your scope.

The Process

How we work together

01

Discovery & Clarity

We start with a deep dive into your business, goals, audience, and where you want to go. No templates — everything starts with listening.

02

Strategy & Foundation

I build a clear, actionable plan tailored to your brand and business stage — whether that's a go-to-market strategy or a full brand overhaul.

03

Execution & Momentum

I walk alongside you through implementation, keeping your brand consistent and your decisions confident as your business grows.

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Ready to get started?

Whether you know exactly what you need or you're just starting to figure it out, reach out. The first conversation is always free.

Email
karrie@ashandnorth.com
Website
ashandnorth.com
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado

"The best time to get clear on your brand was last year. The second best time is now."

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