18 years in—and starting something new


Hi Reader,

This August marks 18 years since I started my business—and I’ve been reflecting on how much the marketing landscape has changed since then (and how much hasn’t).

I’ve worked closely with remodelers and custom builders for years, and one thing I hear all the time is:

“I know I should be doing more with my marketing… I just don’t have time to figure it all out.”

That’s why I’m building something new.

It’s called The Construction Collective—a community for remodelers and builders who want smarter, more strategic marketing support without taking on a full-time job in the process.

There will be two ways to plug in:

Core Membership — Founding Rate: $27/month

Great if you want just-in-time guidance without calls or overwhelm.

Includes:

  • One content prompt or marketing idea each month
  • A short video insight on what to focus on that month
  • Access to templates and swipe files
  • A private community for support, ideas, and accountability

Remodeler Marketing Strategy Group — Founding Rate: $97/month

For those ready to plan and publish lead-generating content with a plan and purpose.

Includes everything in the Core Membership, plus:

  • A 60–75 min monthly strategy + planning call
  • Two blog/article outlines or marketing prompts each month
  • A monthly checklist to keep you on track with planning, writing, and publishing
  • Feedback opportunities on your blog content or ideas
  • Access to my full content systems and templates to help you create lead-generating content.

While we’ll cover blog content and project stories, this isn’t just about writing. ➡️ We’ll discuss various aspects of marketing—both online and offline—to help you stay visible, relevant and consistent in your efforts.

Would either of these be helpful to you?
Just reply with “Core” or “Strategy Group” and I’ll send more info when doors open in mid-August.

Thanks so much,

P.S. Founding members get early access + locked-in pricing for life.

Tess Wittler, Marketing Consultant

Content Marketing for the Building Industry. Focused on less blah, blah, blah and creating more meaningful content.

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