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Portrait of Josh Bluman
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I'm Josh Bluman.

I've built and scaled my own companies to millions in revenue. Now I help a small number of brands do the same.

15+years in marketing
3–10xgrowth for the brands I work with
5 of 5recent clients grew significantly

Growing a brand shouldn't be guesswork.

  • You don't know where to start.
  • You've been burned by agencies.
  • You hired someone who was still learning.
  • Time and money keep leaking.

I take the guesswork out. After 15 years of marketing and growing my own businesses, I know what works.

See if it's a fit

What works today, plus what works next.

Marketing keeps changing, so I run two things at once. Most of the effort goes into channels I already know work. The rest goes into finding the next opportunity before everyone else does.

The engine

Proven channels, clear unit economics and a plan you can put numbers against. This is where 15 years of knowing what works pays off.

The experiments

Creative tests and arbitrage on channels that are still underpriced. Most are small and cheap. The winners get folded into the engine, and the rest get cut fast.

A steady base of growth, with experiments that either get scaled or cut.

Hire one senior marketer. Get the output of a team.

Most of marketing comes down to knowing which levers to pull. That judgment is what 15 years and my own companies gave me. I pair it with AI agents, data systems and apps I've built, so the work that normally needs a team gets done alongside me.

The judgment

Knowing what to test, what to ignore and when to double down. It's the part you can't get from a junior hire, and it decides where every dollar goes.

The agents

AI agents I've built take on research, creative production, testing and reporting. Work that would take several hires gets done in days.

The data

Systems that show what's working across every channel, so decisions come from numbers and the next move is always clear.

Hiring a marketer

  • One person's output
  • Learning on your budget
  • Months to ramp up
  • Tools and processes built from scratch

Working with me

  • The output of a team
  • 15 years of knowing which levers to pull
  • Moving from the first week
  • Agents, data and playbooks already built

That's the leverage: senior experience, with the systems to act on it at scale.

Success stories

Every one of the last five companies I've worked with has grown significantly.

$16MARR

From $300K in 2 years

Fresh Prep

$1MARR

From zero in 18 months

Hoppy Copy

30xMRR

Growth in 3 months

JJ Ecommerce

10xMRR

Growth in 6 months

Bear's Blooms

3xMRR

Growth in 6 months

Stonz

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“Josh is the best marketer that I've ever worked with.”

Two people working side by side at laptops in a bright studio overlooking mountains and water

“Josh Bluman is a remarkable marketing professional. As a ‘born entrepreneur’, Josh innately knows the importance of achieving business results quickly.”

“Josh leads with a relaxed, friendly style, but behind it is his driving work ethic and commanding digital expertise that guarantees innovative solutions and, ultimately, business success.”

“His advice has been invaluable.”

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Who I work with

Brands in Canada and the US, from early-stage startups to established companies ready for their next stage of growth. You're probably a good fit if you have:

  • A product that's already working
  • Real upside, but growth that isn't dialed in
  • A need for someone to own marketing and drive it

A few of the brands I've worked with

Fresh Prep
Hootsuite
Stonz
AeroPress
Shaw
Bear's Blooms

What you get when we work together

I only take on a few companies at a time, and only ones I really believe I can grow. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Someone who has done it before

I'm not learning on your business. I've been in marketing for over 15 years, built and scaled my own companies to millions, and consistently driven 3 to 10x growth for the brands I work with.

Senior expertise without a full-time VP

High-level strategy and hands-on execution, using a pragmatic, data-driven process I've refined over many companies.

Incentives that line up with yours

I set realistic forecasts and I'm fully transparent about how I work. Deals are structured so we win together, which can include equity, commission or other performance-based terms.

Capital when it helps

When I believe in a business, I'm open to investing in it myself or bringing in investors from my network, plus operators across finance, legal and growth. And I'm always happy to share references.

Three ways to work together

Every business is at a different stage, so the structure is flexible. We'll figure out what fits on our first call.

Advisory

A senior sounding board and a clear plan.

For teams that can execute but need direction.

  • Regular strategy sessions
  • A growth plan with clear priorities
  • Reviews of campaigns, hires and agencies
  • On call for the big decisions
How it's structuredMonthly retainer
Talk about advisory

Fractional

I own marketing and drive it.

For brands that need a senior leader without hiring a full-time VP.

  • I lead the growth plan and the execution
  • My AI agents, data and playbooks
  • I manage your team, agencies and budget
  • Weekly reporting on what's working
How it's structuredMonthly retainer, often with performance-based terms
Talk about fractional

Partner

Shared upside, with capital when it helps.

For brands where I see a clear path to scale.

  • Hands-on help, from advisory to fractional
  • Equity or commission-based terms
  • The option for me to invest directly
  • Introductions to investors and operators in my network
How it's structuredEquity, investment, commission or a mix, usually with a lower cash fee
Talk about partner

Worst case, you get a second opinion.

Most people who reach out aren't sure yet whether it's a fit. That's what the first conversation is for. Tell me what you're building and where growth is stuck. I'll look at the product, the numbers and the upside, and tell you straight whether I see potential. If I do, we'll find a structure that keeps your risk low.

  1. 1Send a short noteA few lines on your business and where you're stuck is plenty.
  2. 2We have a callWe talk through your numbers, your product and what you've already tried.
  3. 3You get an honest readIf I see a real path to scale, I'll propose how we'd work together. If not, I'll tell you.
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