Intro Call · 4 min read
Book a free intro call with a marketing consultant. Here is what to expect.
30 minutes. No pitch, no standard proposal, no pressure. An honest conversation about your business — and what really needs to change in your marketing.
Simon Förstemann
Growth Strategist
May 2026
Updated: May 2026
A free intro call with a marketing consultant typically means one thing: you describe your situation, the consultant nods along, and at the end you get a pitch explaining why their services are exactly what you need. That was the point of the call all along.
That is not how Simon Förstemann runs it. The goal of this call is to find out whether he can actually help you. If the answer is no, he says so directly — and recommends someone better suited. That may sound unusual for a consultant. It is still true.
Key Takeaways
- — The free intro call lasts 30 minutes, is non-binding, and costs nothing — no credit card, no automatic contract, and no sales pitch.
- — The 30 minutes are split into three parts: your situation (10 min), an honest first diagnosis (12 min), and a clear next step (8 min).
- — To prepare, just think through three questions: what already works in your marketing, what doesn't, and what should be different in 12 months — no slides or data needed.
- — The call is free because it acts as a filter: if Simon Förstemann is not the right fit, he says so directly and points you to a better-matched expert.
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What happens in the 30 minutes
01
Your situation (10 min)
You describe where your business stands today — what is working in your marketing, what is not, and what you want to achieve in the next 12 months. Simon Förstemann asks targeted follow-up questions to cut through the surface quickly.
02
First diagnosis (12 min)
You get an honest first assessment: where does the real problem lie, and what would be the next meaningful step? In 7 out of 10 cases, it is not what business owners expect to hear — which is precisely why it is useful.
03
Next step (8 min)
Together, you clarify whether and how working together could make sense. If Simon Förstemann is not the right fit, he says so and points you toward a more suitable path.
Why the call is free
Not out of generosity — for practical reasons. Simon Förstemann works exclusively with businesses where he can make a real difference. That only becomes clear in conversation. Without knowing whether the situation is a genuine fit, any engagement would be a risk for both sides.
The free intro call is a filter. It protects Simon Förstemann from mismatched projects and protects you from an expensive experience that delivers nothing.
How to prepare
Three questions to think through before the call:
- What is already working in your marketing? Even when a lot is broken, something always works. Knowing what gives Simon Förstemann a baseline.
- What is the specific problem you want to solve? "Improve our marketing" is a category, not a problem. The more concrete you are, the more useful the conversation.
- What should look different in 12 months? More revenue, more qualified leads, clearer positioning? Specific targets make for a productive 30 minutes.
Note
You do not need a presentation, a briefing document, or prepared data. An honest conversation is more productive than polished slides.
Who benefits most from this call
- SME founders and business owners who feel their marketing is not reaching its potential
- Growth-oriented small and mid-sized businesses unsure where to focus next
- Founders facing a major strategic decision — new product, new market, rebrand
- Companies running marketing agencies but still not seeing the expected results
- Teams that recognise they lack the in-house strategic expertise to make the right calls
About Simon Förstemann
Simon Förstemann
Growth Strategist · Marketing Consultant
14 years of entrepreneurial experience. 6 ventures built and scaled to seven-figure revenues. Two successful exits. International brand agency FORMM with offices in Berlin and Barcelona. Red Dot Award. +74% revenue growth as interim marketing lead over 16 months. Simon Förstemann consults from direct operational experience — not from a textbook.
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About the author
Simon Förstemann
Growth strategist & marketing advisor with 14 years of experience. 6 ventures founded, 3 exits, Red Dot Award and German Design Award winner. Works 1:1 with decision-makers — no agency, no workshops that lead nowhere.
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