FAQs

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidestarter?

SideStarter is a professional branding agency. We help busy professionals keep moving forward on their long-term professional goals…on the side. We’ve worked with over 10,000 leading professionals from startups, private companies, and public companies at every level from manager up to C-Suite. We focus on a number of services that have the most value in helping to create professional opportunities, take advantage of the latest trends and technologies, and have the best long-term ROI for our clients.
Schedule a call today and learn how we can help elevate you, your brand, and your future…on the side.

What is the Sidestarter Success Guarantee?

We 100% stand behind all of our services. If we do not achieve the agreed upon goal for the project, we will give you a 100% refund, it’s that simple. We take great pride in the quality of our work, and all of our clients know we stand behind it fully. If you’re not happy, we’re not happy and we’ll make it right. This is why before we even accept a client we make sure to lay out specifically the goals, the ROI and the exact timeline. 
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Why are semi-annual or quarterly calls so effective?

In thousands of sessions with professionals at all levels, we have found that semi-annual or quarterly calls is the single best way to keep things moving forward on a side project or initiative. Everyone is so incredibly busy with the day job and their day-to-day lives. By putting time on your calendar as an appointment, it creates a discipline to making incremental steps to moving things forward. The repetitive nature of doing this every 4 or 6 months actually makes huge strides in the long run. We hear time and again that when they tried to do this on their own, it just never got done. By having an appointment on the calendar, it creates a loose structure that is actually incredibly powerful for moving things forward. So instead of looking back and saying “I wish I would have done xxx….,” you are actually making progress on this every year, and the compounding effects are amazing.
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Can I see some examples of your work?

We provide specific client examples at the end of our introduction call. We’re happy to share examples of a resume, professional web sites, social media and content strategies, itineraries for quarterly offsites, books we’ve helped people get written, and so much more. We’re incredibly proud of our work  (and of our clients!) and look forward to sharing them with you.
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How much does it cost?

Costs range based on the scope of the service, but approximate amounts are as follows:
Resume/Bio – $995/year
Professional Web Site – From $1,995/year and up
Professional Brand & Social Media – From $2,595/year and up
Creative Projects – From $4,995/year and up 
After an initial consultation with a Sidestarter Guide, we can present you with an exact quote, including the specifics on how we plan to achieve ROI on your behalf to far offset the cost of the service. 
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Who will I be working with?

All clients work with a Sidestarter Guide who has extensive experience in the service they are providing. We do not believe in having a salesperson sell something and then another person fulfill it. The person you talk to will be the one doing the actual work, occasionally employing others as additional resources when needed, but you will have one main point of contact. This makes things far more effective and streamlined. All Sidestarter Guides go through extensive training, stay up to date on best practices in their area, and are excellent organizers to help you stay on track with what you are trying to achieve. 
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What happens if I need more help or want to do add on something to a project?

You can always add on more time or services for a project. We quote an initial base project that includes a scope and number of hours, but this can always be added to. We are very specific on the deliverables and your definition of success, so at every turn we take a fresh look at how this will help in exceeding your expectations on your return on investment. A lot of times our clients will keep things moving forward incrementally with semi-annual or quarterly calls, and will need/want to expedite things or make a big push at a certain point.  We are always happy to help, and that’s the benefit of having worked with us along the way, your team is already in place. 
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What do your clients say about working with Sidestarter?

We’ve worked with over 10,000 leading professionals from startups, private companies, and public companies at every level from manager up to C-Suite. 
Our Sidestarter Guides have worked for publishing houses, technology firms, and everything in between. Collectively, they have published content for over 5,000 professionals, helped thousands land professional opportunities such as board seats, and helped all of them elevate their professional brand in unique ways (while they focused on their day job). 
We’re happy to provide specific referrals at the end of our introduction call. 
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