Marketing consulting - burlington, Vt
We make marketing uncomplicated.
What is sisu?
Sisu (see-soo) is a Finnish word and concept that represents having grit, resilience, tenacity, and bravery. It’s about always finding a way forward.
small business marketing in burlington, VT
Burlington has an extraordinary density of independent businesses, creative entrepreneurs, and community-driven brands — all competing for attention in an increasingly crowded digital landscape.
That's where we come in.
Sisu Marketing is a marketing consultancy that works with Burlington-area business owners who are ready to grow but aren't sure where to start — or who've tried marketing before and weren't impressed with the results. We get it. The marketing industry has a reputation for overpromising and underdelivering, and we built Sisu specifically as the antidote.
We bring nearly 15 years of experience across SEO, paid media, email marketing, website design, marketing strategy, and more — all delivered without the jargon or bloated retainers. You work with us directly and your plan evolves as your business does.
Burlington is a city full of people who care deeply about who they spend their money with. We think that applies to marketing too.
Burlington businesses with love working with:
Food, beverage, and hospitality
Retail and specialty shops on Church Street and beyond
Health, wellness, and fitness
Creative agencies and freelancers
Tech startups and SaaS companies
Nonprofit and mission-driven organizations
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Explore our marketing expertise to see how we can help. Just click the + sign.
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Get a simple, no nonsense website for your business.
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Google, LinkedIn, Bing, Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Retargeting, App Store, Etsy, more.
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HubSpot, Insightly, Marketo, Keap, ZoomInfo, Outreach, SharpSpring, Salesforce, Zapier
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Google Analytics, Adobe, SEMrush, aHrefs, Google Tag Manager, ScreamingFrog, Moz, HubSpot, Marketo, more.
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Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Canva
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WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, more.
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Slack, Teams, Basecamp, Trello, Miro, CardBoard, Copper, Monday
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MailChimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot, Apollo.io, Insightly, Intercom, more.
PRICING TIERs
ACORN
Acorn is ideal for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses who need actionable insights from their marketing data.
Starts at
$1000/mo
SAPLING
Sapling is great for small businesses looking to achieve measurable growth from their marketing.
Starts at
$1500/mo
OAK
Oak is perfect for businesses that have outgrown their existing marketing strategy and need help going to the next level.
Starts at
$2000/mo
Frequently asked questions - burlington, vt
Do i need to be in burlington for us to work together?
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Not at all. We work remotely with all our clients — anywhere in Vermont, and beyond. We're accessible by video, email, or phone on whatever cadence works best for you.
what kind of burlington businesses do you work with?
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We work with a wide range of small businesses, but Burlington's mix of hospitality, retail, health and wellness, and mission-driven organizations is a sweet spot for us. If you're a small business owner who needs better marketing, we're probably a good fit.
what does working with sisu actually look like day-to-day?
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We start with a kickoff call to understand your goals, then handle setup and execution from there. You hear from us regularly — progress updates, monthly check-ins, and proactive recommendations when something needs attention.
how much does sisu marketing cost?
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Retainers start at $1,000/month, but we build flexible packages so you're only investing in what you actually need right now.
What if my marketing needs change partway through?
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That's kind of the whole point of how we're structured. When your priorities shift, your plan shifts with you — no awkward renegotiations, no locked-in service lists.
Ready to get started?
Let’s talk marketing. Tell us more about your goals belows.