Grow Your Business

On-Time & On-Budget

Executive-Level Marketing Execution

As business leaders, you are constantly under pressure to deliver more. More revenue, more website traffic, or more leads. We get it.

MOTIVE is a marketing agency focused on understanding and implementing effective growth marketing. We are not here to tell you how to build your product; that's your job. But we can help you effectively market and expand your national, regional, or local footprint. 

Susan Phillips, Lebanon TN marketing firm
Susan Phillips, MBAPrincipal/Owner of MOTIVE Consulting Services, LLCCertified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)35+ Years of Marketing/Media ExperienceFractional Marketing LeaderMember of the Wilson County, TN Chamber of Commerce

Overwhelmed or Understaffed? Let's Connect

You may be so busy running your business that you don't have time to dive into the marketing area. This is where we can help. We speak both languages - strategic and tactical. We can help Executives define their needs; and help your internal team implement them.

What our clients like best about MOTIVE is that they can get an experienced marketing professional without spending a fortune. MOTIVE provides on-time and on-budget marketing (e.g., lead generation, email automation, social media, PPC campaigns, content curation, website oversight, videos, SEO, graphic design, SWAG, case studies, ebooks, etc.).

Growth Marketing

Your Timetable. Your Objectives. Your Budget.

Marketing teams today often struggle with not having enough personnel or resources to tackle the enormous strategic objectives on their plate. Hiring a contracted Marketing Director can help unlock your growth potential and navigate challenging financial periods. 

Hire for a short period or a longer-term engagement. We offer transparent consultancy services to meet your needs. Pick the package that's right for your business. What is growth marketing? 

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Marketing with a MOTIVE

We're Problem Solvers

Understanding customers’ motivations is critical in understanding their internal drive to satisfy needs and wants. That’s because motivations are the primary drivers of purchase decisions. 

We’re problem solvers. We dig deep to listen and establish a clear understanding of your path to market. Knowing what motivates others can grow your business, grow your brand, and expand your reach. 

MOTIVE can help you assemble a team, navigate new markets, disrupt your competition, launch new products, and grow your channel with the right strategy. We call this "Motive Magic." We dare mighty ways of thinking to achieve mighty results.

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"Nothing will come of nothing; we must dare mighty things."
- William Shakespeare

Delivering Data Driven Results

Retainer or Per Diem Options

We customize our recommendation for a transformational approach that is seamless within your organization, personalized to your needs, and omnichannel to reach a multi-touchpoint audience. Focused on metrics, we provide transparency, recommendations, and incremental results.

Making Good Companies, Great

We can help your company tell your unique story with a quick start and quality work. Our reputation and performance are impeccable – high quality, on-time, and on-budget. We work within various industries, including Electronics, Electrical, Law Firms, Fin-Tech, and More. 

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But Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Decades of Exceptional Reputation

With over 35 years of sales, advertising, and marketing experience we have earned a reputation for exceeding expectations. Susan Phillips, Principal of Motive, has earned countless industry awards over the years. From the Nashville Addy Awards, and NAED's tED Magazine's Best of the Best Marketing Awards for Merchandising, Websites, Social Media, and Promotions - to AD & IMARK Buyer's Group recognition for Marketing Excellence. 

"Susan was phenomenal to work with. Her experience, diligence and talent were apparent throughout our working relationship. She was tenacious in her ability to get things done and always communicated with appropriate detail or brevity. Not only that but she was pleasant to work with on a personal level. She knew when to inject humor and empathy and when to get to the point.

Creative Director / Partne

"Susan Phillips is one of the most talented, creative, and naturally adept marketing professionals that I have had the pleasure to work with. She almost single-handedly crafted a voice, image, and brand identity for a mid-sized company as it transitioned from traditional technology to LED, and helped it remain relevant even among the biggest Tier 1 brands." - North American Manufacturer, Senior VP Sales & Marketing

"Susan has always been a star player. She has a fantastic "get it done" attitude, and has always found creative ways to maximize the output from limited budgets. She has great leadership skills and is well respected by both those reporting to her and other colleagues due to her calm and friendly personality.  She is a consummate marketing professional with a solid knowledge of all of the tools of this fast-moving trade.  - North American Manufacturer, President

"She has been outstanding in terms of getting the job done from a professional business perspective and making sure that the customer is taken care of. Her knowledge of industry, acumen, and creativity toward solutions make her a great asset in any business function. You will not find a person who works as hard as her. She is the heart of the Marketing team.

VP of National Accounts and Business Development

Achieve Your Marketing Goals

Motive Consulting Services, LLC was established to provide marketing professional services to B2B organizations, particularly within the electronics and electrical industries.

 Whether you are a Marketer needing an extra marketing arm, a Business Owner needing to ramp up marketing, or a Brand with low recognition, our goal is simple – make it easy for you to achieve your marketing goals.

Ready to Learn More?

Schedule a Consultation or Request Package Pricing

We are here to help you get your idea underway. Reach out, and we'll get in touch with you and get the ball rolling. Following the initial consultation, we provide pricing and package recommendations. 


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Call or Text: (615) 293-6649

sphillips@MotiveConsultingServices.com