Before We Chat – Here’s What You Want to Know About Me
Smart Move! You’re on my calendar! We just sent you a confirmation email to confirm our Teams meeting. Make sure to add our appointment to your calendar. I’m excited to chat with you! Before we jump on the call, please read through this entire page so we can make the most of our time.
What to Expect On Our Call
We’ll connect via Microsoft Teams video conference. You can choose to be on video with me or we can just voice chat. If you haven’t used Teams before, you can download it free here (computer or phone). You’ll want to be in a quiet-ish space with a good internet connection, or you can dial in by phone.
Ways to Work Together
I have to admit – this is my favorite question and the good news is YOU’VE GOT OPTIONS!
You can ask me about any or all of these when we chat and I’ll let you know honestly which is the best fit based on where you’re at and what your goals are. I customize my approach for each client but they generally fit into these buckets:
Sage Scrutiny Session
Are you constantly throwing money, time and resources at a marketing/business problem that still isn’t solved? Whether it’s an underperforming brand, business, division or team, the Sage Scrutiny Session™ gets to the root cause of one major challenge that needs to be addressed to drive long-term, sustainable revenue.
What you’ll get:
- A chance to tell me the symptoms that are persistent and recurring
- An honest, transparent conversation to diagnose the problem
- A few actionable recommendations on how to resuscitate the patient
- Guaranteed valuable information and ideas to take with you
The Sage Scrutiny Session™ is normally included as part of a larger engagement but we conduct this standalone, 60 minute session will not only give you the insight into what’s really causing the challenge and actionable ideas to solve it, it will also give us a great introduction to each other before we fully engage.
Sage Team Strategy Session
Gather your team leaders, block either a full or half a day and we’ll do a deep dive to discuss your most pressing challenges. Using interactive, team-based activities, we bring out creativity, fearless ideation and accountability. During this session, I’ll diagnose the root cause of the issue and then recommend a strategy that accelerates growth and revenue so your entire leadership team is on the same page and leaves excited to truly solve the problem for good.
Sage Private Consulting
Designed for “no-time to waste leaders” looking for a full-service solution to address their business challenge without stress or wasting limited resources. Not only will you get expert strategic advice but also hands-on implementation of key aspects of the agreed upon strategic plan. Focus on your leadership role while Sage’s team takes care of the critical behind-the-scenes tasks to drive more revenue into your business!
Here’s What to Know About Me
Tami Gaines transforms businesses by helping them confront and overcome their most pressing challenges. Her expertise is forged from both corporate and entrepreneurial success and profound personal adversity. Through this crucible, she discovered that resilience is a renewable resource that can be cultivated with the right mindset for both organizations and the individuals in them. Every challenge is solvable with the right creativity and experience-tested action plans.
Featured In & On
The Wall Street Journal, NPR, The New York Daily News and dozens of other outlets
Author
Fighting Fear, Preemie Parents, 26 Ways to Grow with Your Premature Baby and Life Lessons from the Soil
Awards
Named a “Woman to Know” by the YMCA for her accomplishments in business and empowerment
I’m excited to connect for our call to discover how I can help you uncover the solutions to accelerate growth.
Questions I’m Asked the Most (You Might be Wondering This Too…)
What results can I expect from working with you?
I hope that’s the first question you’re wondering about, and that you want proof! And while some consultants take offense to that question, I’m always excited when potential clients ask.
Because it tells me you’ve probably worked with a consultant or agency already and maybe had some challenging experiences, but you’re still focused on getting results.
While I’ll get more specific during our first call, some of my client testimonials below are a good start.
What’s your working style?
I believe in being highly collaborative while respecting your team’s time. Depending on the project, I typically work off-site most of the week, holding weekly meetings with leadership, and providing detailed bi-weekly progress reports. I’m also readily available by phone or email for time-sensitive issues. However, certain sessions and trainings require me to be on-site to maximize results. My role is to be an embedded partner who transfers knowledge to your team, not create dependency on me.
What’s your fee structure?
I use a fixed-fee model for individual Sage Scrutiny Sessions and one-time Sage Team Strategy Sessions, with clearly defined objectives. This gives your budget certainty and aligns our incentives – my focus is on delivering value and solutions that work for your unique company, team and situation, not watching the clock.
For Sage Private Consulting clients, I worked on a retained basis so I can really get to know your business and drive long-term value. I’m also happy to build in success-based incentives.
Which clients get the best results from working with you?
Clients who get the best results with me have a few things in common. So, are you…
- Willing to be collaborative as we develop and execute the strategic recommendations?
- Willing to try new things like new marketing strategies and new perspectives on your target market?
- Open to new perspectives on challenges and growth strategies? Coachable?
- Committed to addressing the root cause of your business challenge?
- Willing to provide background and company information promptly as requested?
If that’s you, we might be a great fit!
Who will do the work?
I personally lead all strategic planning sessions, key workstreams and client interactions. For specialized analyses or implementation support, I bring in select team members that I’ve worked with for years who have relevant expertise. However, I remain your primary point of contact and accountable for all deliverables. You’ll never be handed off to anyone else.
How do I get started with you, if we decide this is a fit for me?
Our first steps would be to get your paperwork completed (Letter of Agreement and a Mutual NDA), take your payment and schedule your first official kick-off call.
I accept all forms of electronic payments (Venmo, Zelle, Paypal), as well as bank transfers and credit cards. I offer discounts for pay-in-full clients and am also happy to work out payment arrangements if needed.
What if I have another question?
Awesome! Write that question down right now and we can discuss it on our call.
I hope that’s the first question you’re wondering about, and that you want proof! And while some consultants take offense to that question, I’m always excited when potential clients ask.
Because it tells me you’ve probably worked with a consultant or agency already and maybe had some challenging experiences, but you’re still focused on getting results.
While I’ll get more specific during our first call, some of my client testimonials below are a good start.
I believe in being highly collaborative while respecting your team’s time. Depending on the project, I typically work off-site most of the week, holding weekly meetings with leadership, and providing detailed bi-weekly progress reports. I’m also readily available by phone or email for time-sensitive issues. However, certain sessions and trainings require me to be on-site to maximize results. My role is to be an embedded partner who transfers knowledge to your team, not create dependency on me.
I use a fixed-fee model for individual Sage Scrutiny Sessions and one-time Sage Team Strategy Sessions, with clearly defined objectives. This gives your budget certainty and aligns our incentives – my focus is on delivering value and solutions that work for your unique company, team and situation, not watching the clock.
For Sage Private Consulting clients, I worked on a retained basis so I can really get to know your business and drive long-term value. I’m also happy to build in success-based incentives.
Clients who get the best results with me have a few things in common. So, are you…
- Willing to be collaborative as we develop and execute the strategic recommendations?
- Willing to try new things like new marketing strategies and new perspectives on your target market?
- Open to new perspectives on challenges and growth strategies? Coachable?
- Committed to addressing the root cause of your business challenge?
- Willing to provide background and company information promptly as requested?
If that’s you, we might be a great fit!
I personally lead all strategic planning sessions, key workstreams and client interactions. For specialized analyses or implementation support, I bring in select team members that I’ve worked with for years who have relevant expertise. However, I remain your primary point of contact and accountable for all deliverables. You’ll never be handed off to anyone else.
Our first steps would be to get your paperwork completed (Letter of Agreement and a Mutual NDA), take your payment and schedule your first official kick-off call.
I accept all forms of electronic payments (Venmo, Zelle, Paypal), as well as bank transfers and credit cards. I offer discounts for pay-in-full clients and am also happy to work out payment arrangements if needed.
Awesome! Write that question down right now and we can discuss it on our call.
Hey, I know someone who might need you…
Fabulous! I’d love to support them. You can either do an email or LinkedIn introduction or share the link to book a call with me.
What Others Like You Say
Tami is incredible at what she does. She really listens and quickly understood my business and how to leverage my expertise in the marketplace. Even after our first meeting I left with clear, actionable changes to my marketing that gave immediate results. I cannot recommend Tami enough.
Kathleen Gabriel
You can look through Tami’s experience to see if she fits your marketing strategy, but I promise you won’t have to. Tami demonstrates her vast and deep marketing expertise within minutes of meeting her. Her insightful questioning zeros in on your biggest business dreams! Her quick assessment reveals what’s holding you back. But she never leaves you hanging. After our first meeting, I had a manageable roadmap for my growing business. I’ll turn to Tami repeatedly whenever I want to level up my marketing strategy and take my business to the next level.
Monique Mendoza, PhD
Tami Gaines always did high-quality work with our Aspiring Principals at the New Leaders organization. She helped them to access the more nuanced traits of good leadership, especially as they related to standing in one’s own truth and power when presenting to audiences of all sizes and makeups. She has a presence that others often tried to emulate.
I highly recommend her to work with any individual or team looking to take things to the next level.
