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Smarter Marketing for Small and Medium Businesses

We help small and medium businesses simplify their marketing, focus their efforts, and see real results—without the high cost of a full-time marketer.

Why Choose Long Story Short Marketing?

When your marketing lacks direction, you might face:

Expert Guidance Without the Cost

Get the leadership of a seasoned marketing expert without paying for a full-time CMO.

Smarter Strategies

We focus on what works—streamlining your efforts and cutting out what doesn’t.

Flexible Support

Whether you need a long-term partner or help with a specific project, we’ve got you covered.

You don’t have to stay stuck. Let us help you create a plan that works. 

Stop wasting time and money—let’s build a smarter plan together. 

Why Choose Long Story Short Marketing?

Wasted Budgets: Spending money on campaigns that don’t deliver.

Missed Opportunities: Potential customers choosing competitors with clearer messaging.

Growth Bottlenecks: Struggling to scale because your efforts aren’t aligned with your goals.

You don’t have to stay stuck. Let us help you create a plan that works.

"Stop wasting time and money—let’s build a smarter plan together.

Why Choose Long Story Short Marketing?

We take the hassle out of marketing for small and medium businesses. Here’s why clients trust us:

Marc and Ellen each have 30+ years experience marketing online. That’s right, we’ve got 60+ years of collective experience behind these courses. We’ve worked with big budgets and big teams. We’ve also turned that experience into something we can offer to small and medium sized businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and educators.

Marc Shade

Marc has been involved in building websites since the earliest days of the industry. Providing enterprise-grade services for corporate clients like Kellogg’s, Eaton/Dana, Stryker, ConAgra, Pharmacia/Upjohn, Hertz, and many more. He’s worked on projects with teams from Leo Burnett, Arc Worldwide, Brigandi & Associates and Biggs Gilmore to execute high quality online solutions for corporate clients all over the globe.

He also has experience building courseware and other digital solutions for two different universities (Western Michigan University and Michigan State University).

“I’m the missing piece of your team. I’d love to work with you to help grow your business with marketing. Let’s chat!”

Ellen Warren

Experienced Web Design and Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the Information Technology and Services industry. Skilled in web design and social media. Strong technical professional with a Bachelor of Individualized Study focused in Computer Information Systems from George Mason University.

“Let’s work together. I have the skills and experience that your marketing team needs to take your business to the next level. Let’s talk!”

How It Works: A Simple Plan to Smarter Marketing

We make it easy to get started:

Schedule Your Free Consultation

Share your goals and challenges with us during a quick, no-cost call.

Receive a Custom Marketing Roadmap

We’ll design a personalized plan to guide your marketing efforts step by step.

See Results with Expert Guidance

Watch your marketing improve with strategies tailored to your business—and our help at every stage.

Not Sure If You’re Ready for Smarter Marketing?

Find out with our FREE Fractional CMO Readiness Assessment!

This quick and easy tool will help you:

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