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Why Slice of the Pie
You have three options. Here’s how they actually compare.
| In-House Hire | Big Portland Agency | Slice of the Pie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $8K-$12K (salary + benefits + tools) | $5K-$15K | $2K-$4K |
| Time to results | 3-6 months (ramp time) | 2-4 months | 2-8 weeks |
| Local Salem knowledge | Maybe | No | Yes — based here |
| National DTC experience | No | Sometimes | Yes ($50M+ managed) |
| Senior-level work | Just one person | Junior team | Senior strategists |
| Communication speed | Slack | Email tickets | Slack, 2hr response |
| Contract required | Employment contract | 12-month typical | Month-to-month |
| Risk of turnover | High | Medium | None — it’s me |
| Guarantee | None | None | 90-day or work free |
Why $2,000 is the sweet spot
SpredX’s $1,000/mo (our white-label partner) is great for foundational website + basic SEO. Above that, you need real growth marketing horsepower.
Big Portland agencies start at $5,000/mo and you get junior team members. By the time you’re paying enough for the senior people, you’re at $8K-$15K/mo.
$2,000/mo with Slice is the sweet spot: real senior expertise, local accountability, no junior runaround, 12+ years of experience, $50M+ ad spend managed.
You’re a fit if…
- You’re a home service business or DTC brand
- You’re doing $50K-$500K/mo in revenue
- You’re spending $3K-$25K/mo on paid ads
- You want clear results, not vanity metrics
- You’re tired of agencies that disappear after the contract signs
You’re NOT a fit if…
- You’re a brand new business with no revenue yet (SpredX is better)
- You need “just social media” without performance focus (try a freelancer)
- You want a yes-person who agrees with everything you say
- You’re not willing to share access to your ad accounts + analytics