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Content Creation Call vs Hiring a Marketing Agency: What's the Better Value?

August 25, 20254 min read

Let’s talk about the big decision a lot of coaches, consultants, and small business owners face:

Should I work with a marketing agency… or try one of these "Content Creation Calls" instead?

Because on paper, they both promise similar results:

  • More visibility

  • Better content

  • Less stress for you

But when you dig into what you actually get (and what you actually pay)… the difference is big.

Let’s break it down in plain language. No jargon. Just real talk.


First: What Is a Content Creation Call?

The Content Creation Call (CCC) is a done-for-you content service where you show up for one hour, and we turn that into a month of pro-quality content.

That includes things like:

  • Full-length videos or podcasts

  • Short-form social clips

  • Blog posts or SEO articles

  • Captions and content calendars

You talk. We guide the conversation. Then we turn that into content your audience will actually connect with.

It's perfect if you're an expert with a lot to say but zero time to produce or publish content consistently.

Simple setup with phone, microphone, and notes showing how easy a Content Creation Call can be.

What Does a Marketing Agency Usually Do?

A traditional marketing agency might offer:

  • Social media strategy

  • Ad campaigns

  • Website work

  • Email funnels

  • Copywriting

  • Content production

Sometimes it's a lot. Sometimes it's a mixed bag.

And while some agencies do amazing work, many aren't built to pull content out of your head the way the CCC does. Instead, they often wait for you to give them direction. (Which is part of what you're trying to outsource, right?)


Let’s Talk Time Investment

Comparison of a stressed business owner in agency meetings versus a simple one-hour Content Creation Call.

With a Marketing Agency:

You might be in meetings every week. You might be writing your own scripts. You might be editing drafts and managing a project timeline.

All of that adds up.

With a CCC:

You show up once a month for one hour. We do the prep. We do the post-production. You approve the final content or give quick feedback.

You stay in your zone of genius. We handle the rest.


Let’s Talk Cost

Infographic comparing the monthly cost of marketing agencies versus Content Creation Call packages.

Marketing Agencies:

Monthly retainers usually start at $3,000–$10,000/month. And that often doesn’t include video or podcast production.

You might pay extra for editing. For strategy. For content. For implementation. It can balloon fast.

CCC Packages:

  • $1,247 for the Content Recording Session (DIY-friendly)

  • $2,897 for the Video Focus package (long-form + 20+ shorts)

  • $4,897 for the SEO Client Magnet (videos, podcasts, blogs, calendar)

You get the same deliverables every month, no surprise charges, and clear ROI.


Let’s Talk Control

Microphone with voice waves illustrating that Content Creation Call keeps your authentic tone.

With a traditional agency, there’s often a lot of back-and-forth. You send content. They rewrite it. You don’t love it. You ask for revisions. And so on.

With the CCC, it all starts with your voice. Your tone. Your expertise. We simply help you say it better and get it out faster.

No one sounds like a robot. And nothing gets lost in translation.


Let’s Talk Results

Entrepreneur reviewing polished videos, blogs, and podcasts created from a Content Creation Call.

Both models can work.

If you need help running ads or building a website, an agency might be what you need.

But if your biggest bottleneck is creating consistent, personal, trust-building content that sounds like you? The CCC is built exactly for that.

It's focused. It's simple. And it creates real momentum.


Let’s Talk Fit

CCC might be a better fit if:

  • You don’t want to manage a big marketing team

  • You’re already doing great work and just need content to show it

  • You want to look like a pro without becoming a full-time content creator

A marketing agency might be a better fit if:

  • You need web design, ads, and other complex services

  • You prefer having a full team to lean on daily

  • You have $10k+/month to invest and a broader campaign to run


Final Verdict: What’s the Better Value?

If you want speed, clarity, and content that builds trust, the Content Creation Call is hard to beat.

You spend less time.
You spend less money.
You show up more consistently.

And the best part? It still sounds like you.


Quote graphic: You don’t need more meetings. You need more momentum.

Your Next Step

To get started, you need to answer the questions your potential clients are already asking.

Get your copy of "Cracking the Code" and you'll know what content you need to create NOW!

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Bottom Line

You don’t need more meetings. You need more momentum.

And sometimes, all it takes is one hour a month.

Let’s make that hour count.

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