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Marketing Consulting · Strategy · Newport Beach, CA

Grow your business. Without the agency.

I am Preston Durnford. I have built and marketed my own companies for 13 years. I work with founders one-on-one to build the marketing engine, learn the AI tools, and execute a clear 90-day plan. Direct access to an operator who has done it. At a fraction of agency cost.

13+Years in Business
5.0Google Rating
$897Starting Price
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Preston Durnford business acquisition and exit advisory

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Marketing consulting

Grow the business you have. One-on-one with Preston.

I work with you one-on-one to build the marketing engine for your business. Same operator, a fraction of agency cost. Two direct calls with me, a custom AI marketing playbook, and the tools to run it in-house.

Option 01 · Sprint

Sprint

$897/first month

Get the plan, the tools, and a clear path in one focused month.

  • 2 one-on-one calls with Preston (60 min each)
  • Custom AI marketing playbook for your business
  • Learn the 10+ AI platforms we use
  • 90-day plan to run it in-house or scale
  • Or 4 payments of $224
Option 02 · Monthly

Monthly Coaching

$1,500/month

Ongoing strategy and support as you grow, build, or scale.

  • Everything in the Sprint, continued
  • Monthly one-on-one strategy with Preston
  • New tools and playbook updates as you grow
  • Direct access between calls for quick questions
  • Cancel anytime, payment plans available
Option 03 · Done-with-you

Custom / Scale

Let's talk

For founders who want Preston more hands-on, building alongside you.

  • Done-with-you scope, built around your goals
  • Deeper work on a new brand or a scale plan
  • Hands-on tool setup with your team
  • Flexible cadence and timeline
  • Contact for custom pricing

Book a call See the done-for-you agency

Common questions

FAQ.

Do you need a license to do this in California?

For business-only transactions with no real property, California does not require a real estate broker license to market a business and facilitate introductions. PELORA Marketing Advisory is a marketing advisory firm structured to comply with this framework. PELORA does not negotiate deals or act as a licensed agent. For transactions that include real property, PELORA coordinates with a licensed California real estate broker who handles that portion. A signed agreement covers every engagement before work begins.

What is a finder's fee and how is it paid?

A marketing success fee is what PELORA charges for the marketing, positioning, and introduction work that leads to a closed deal. It is calculated as a percentage of the total transaction value and paid at closing from the proceeds. No upfront fee unless a retainer is negotiated. If the deal does not close, you pay nothing. For sellers: 8-10% on deals under $3M, 6-8% on deals $3M-$10M, 5-6% on deals over $10M, plus 2% on any real property. For buyers: ranges from 3-7% based on deal size. Retainer options are available and reduce the success fee at closing.

What is the tail period in the agreement?

The tail period is 24 months from the date you sign the agreement. That means if I introduce you to a buyer or seller during the term, and you close a deal with them within 24 months, the finder's fee applies even if our agreement has ended. This is standard industry practice and it protects the work I put in on your behalf. It is disclosed in your Marketing Services Agreement or Buyer Representation Agreement before you sign.

What types of businesses do you work with?

The industries I know best are behavioral health and treatment centers, med spas and aesthetic clinics, dental practices, medical weight loss clinics, men's wellness and TRT practices, longevity and functional medicine clinics, peptide and regenerative medicine, construction and remodeling companies, and real estate associated with these businesses. If your business does not fit one of these categories, book a call and I will give you an honest answer on whether I am the right fit.

How do you find buyers or sellers?

Through a combination of my personal network, digital marketing and targeted outreach, and direct relationships built over 12 years of operating in these industries. Many of the introductions I make are off-market, meaning they never hit a listing platform. That access is the value I bring.

What if the deal falls through?

If the deal does not close, you do not pay anything. The finder's fee is only earned and paid at closing. There is no charge for introductions that do not result in a transaction.

How is real estate handled in a deal that includes property?

If the transaction includes real property, I coordinate with a licensed California real estate broker who handles the real estate portion of the deal in compliance with California Business and Professions Code. My finder's fee on the real property portion flows through that licensed broker relationship. This is disclosed in the agreement and handled cleanly.

What is PELORA Marketing consulting?

Marketing consulting is the third path I offer for founders who want to grow the business they already have. Instead of a full agency retainer, you work one-on-one with me to build a custom marketing plan, learn the AI tools the agency uses, and get a 90-day playbook you can run yourself. The Sprint is $897 for your first month. Ongoing coaching is $1,500 per month. Book a call and I will tell you honestly which path fits your situation.

How do I get started?

Book a confidential call. We talk through your situation, whether you are buying, selling, or looking to grow your marketing. I give you an honest read on whether I am the right fit and what the next step looks like. No sales pitch, no pressure. If I am not the right help, I will tell you and point you in the right direction.

Ready when you are

Let's talk. Confidential, no pressure.

Book a call. Tell me where you are: ready to sell, looking to buy, or wanting to grow. I will give you a straight answer on whether I can help and what that looks like. Operator to operator. No pitch deck.

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Who it's for

Four kinds of founders. One direct line to Preston.

Consulting is for owners who want to be hands-on. If you would rather have it fully done for you, the agency is your path. If you want to learn the system and own it, you are in the right place.

For 01

You want to grow a business

You already have something working and you want to grow it faster. We build a clear plan, fix what's leaking, and focus your time on the moves that actually move revenue.

For 02

You're building a new brand

You're starting a brand or clinic in health, wellness, or DTC. We help you launch it right: positioning, offer, brand, and the marketing system, so you skip years of expensive mistakes.

For 03

You want to scale your marketing

Your marketing works but it's stuck. We find the ceiling, add the right channels, and build the workflow and AI tools that let you scale output without scaling chaos.

For 04

You want it in-house

You'd rather run marketing yourself or with your team. We teach you the exact AI tools and playbooks the agency uses, so you can run it in-house at a fraction of agency cost.

Trusted by founders

A new name. A decade of results.

PELORA is our new brand name, but Preston and the team have worked together for years. Collectively we bring over a decade of helping businesses grow. These reviews are real and public on Google.

"One of my all time favorite marketing agencies to work with. The videos they make are top notch, turning vision into real results. Great people."

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Nate Nikolai
Verified · Google

"Pelora Marketing can help your business grow! Preston really pays attention to your needs and wants you to be successful. Definitely recommend them to anyone looking to grow their brand."

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Jodi Barber
Verified · Google

"Pelora Marketing does absolutely incredible work. Preston has a unique talent for capturing stories that feel authentic and powerful. Professional, creative, and passionate."

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Melissa Brannen
Verified · Google

Verified, public reviews on Google. Click-through and full review list on our homepage.

What you get

Real strategy and the tools to run it. Operator-led, honest.

No fluff, no recycled slide deck. You get direct time with me, a plan built for your business, and the actual AI tools and playbooks the agency uses to do this every day.

1

Two one-on-one calls with Preston

Two 60-minute calls, direct with me. The first maps your business, goals, and numbers. The second goes deep on execution. No account managers, no handoffs.

2

A custom AI marketing playbook

A playbook built for your business, not a template. The channels to run, the offers to test, the content and ad workflow, and the next 90 days, written down so you can act on it.

3

Learn the 10+ AI platforms we use

The exact AI tools the agency runs for video, ads, CRM, and AI agents. I show you how we actually use each one, so you are learning a proven system, not theory.

4

A plan to run it in-house or scale

You leave with a clear path: run marketing in-house yourself or with your team, or scale with us when you want it off your plate. Your call, either way.

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The honest part

Consulting is a fraction of agency cost. And it's not for everyone.

A full agency retainer is real money. Consulting gives you the same operator and the same system for far less, but only if you are willing to do the work. Here is the honest version before you book.

1

You do the work, so you pay a fraction. Done-for-you costs more because the team runs it all. Consulting costs less because you run it, with my plan and my tools behind you. Same system, smaller invoice.

2

You own the skill, not just the result. When you learn the AI tools and the playbook, you can run marketing in-house for years. That is the cheapest growth there is.

3

It only works if you show up. If you want it fully off your plate, the agency is the better fit and I will tell you so. Consulting is for founders who want to be hands-on.

4

No hype, no lock-in. Clear pricing, payment plans, and an honest read on whether this is right for you. If I am not the right help, I will point you to who is.

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Consulting vs agency

Two ways to work with PELORA. Pick the one that fits.

Same operator, same system. The difference is who runs it. Here is the simple breakdown so you can choose with your eyes open.

What matters to you Consulting (this page) vs the done-for-you agency
Who runs the marketing Consulting: you and your team, coached by Preston. Agency: the PELORA team runs it end to end.
Time from you Consulting: hands-on, you do the work with a plan. Agency: minimal, it is off your plate.
Cost Consulting: a fraction of a retainer, from $897. Agency: full monthly retainer.
What you walk away with Consulting: the skill, the AI tools, and a playbook you own. Agency: a built and managed system, results delivered.
Best for Consulting: founders who want to learn it and run it in-house. Agency: founders who want it fully handled.
Can you switch later Yes, either direction. Many start with consulting, then move to the agency when they want to scale.

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How it works

Simple, fast, and built around you. No filler.

From the first call to running it yourself. Here is the path, step by step. Consulting is done over video, so we work together no matter where you are.

Step 1. Book a callGrab a time on my Calendly. We talk through your business, goals, and which option fits.
Step 2. First 60-minute callWe map your goals, your numbers, and the plan. You leave with clear direction.
Step 3. Your AI playbookI build a custom playbook for your business: channels, offers, and the 90-day plan.
Step 4. Learn the toolsI walk you through the AI platforms for video, ads, CRM, and AI agents.
Step 5. Second 60-minute callWe go deep on execution, fix what is stuck, and lock the next steps.
Step 6. Run it in-houseYou and your team run the system yourself, with a clear plan to follow.
Step 7. Scale when readyWant ongoing support? Stay on monthly coaching as you grow.
Step 8. Or hand it offIf you decide you want it fully done for you, move to the agency anytime.

All consulting is done one-on-one over video. Based in Newport Beach, working with founders nationwide.

Investment

Honest pricing. A fraction of an agency retainer.

Pick the option that fits where you are. Payment plans are available on every tier, so you can get started without a big upfront cost.

Option 01 · Sprint

Sprint

$897/first month

Get the plan, the tools, and a clear path in one focused month.

  • 2 one-on-one calls with Preston (60 min each)
  • Custom AI marketing playbook for your business
  • Learn the 10+ AI platforms we use
  • 90-day plan to run it in-house or scale
  • Or 4 payments of $224
Option 02 · Monthly

Monthly Coaching

$1,500/month

Ongoing strategy and support as you grow, build, or scale.

  • Everything in the Sprint, continued
  • Monthly one-on-one strategy with Preston
  • New tools and playbook updates as you grow
  • Direct access between calls for quick questions
  • Cancel anytime, payment plans available
Option 03 · Done-with-you

Custom / Scale

Let's talk

For founders who want Preston more hands-on, building alongside you.

  • Done-with-you scope, built around your goals
  • Deeper work on a new brand or a scale plan
  • Hands-on tool setup with your team
  • Flexible cadence and timeline
  • Contact for custom pricing

Book a call Compare with the agency

Common questions

FAQ.

What is PELORA Consulting?

PELORA Consulting is the do-it-with-you, teach-you path from PELORA Marketing. Instead of handing your marketing to the agency, you work one-on-one with me to grow your business, build a new brand or clinic, scale your marketing, or learn to run marketing in-house. You get two one-on-one calls, a custom AI marketing playbook built for your business, and training on the same AI tools the agency uses every day. It is operator-led, honest, and built to leave you with a clear plan you can act on.

Who is consulting for?

It is for founders and owners who want to be hands-on. That includes founders growing an existing business, people building a new brand or clinic in the niches we work in (health, wellness, clinics, DTC), owners who want to scale the marketing they already have, and teams who want to bring marketing in-house at a fraction of agency cost. If you want to learn the system and run it yourself, or run it with light help, this is the right path.

How is consulting different from the done-for-you agency?

The agency is done-for-you: the team builds and runs your marketing end to end. Consulting is do-it-with-you and teach-you: I coach you and your team, build you a custom AI playbook, and show you how to run the same tools the agency uses, so you can keep marketing in-house. Consulting costs a fraction of a full agency retainer. Many founders start with consulting, then move to the agency when they want it fully off their plate, or stay on consulting and run it themselves.

What do the one-on-one calls cover?

You get two 60-minute calls with me. The first covers your business, your goals, your current marketing, and your numbers, then maps the plan. The second goes deeper on execution: the AI tools to use, the content and ad workflow, the CRM and follow-up setup, and the next 90 days. You also get a custom AI marketing playbook so you are not relying on memory. Every call is operator-to-operator and built around your real situation, not a generic template.

Can you really help me bring marketing in-house?

Yes. That is one of the main reasons founders choose consulting. I show you and your team the exact AI platforms the agency uses for video, ads, CRM, and AI agents, then build you a playbook so you can run them yourself. The goal is for you to produce content, run ads, and follow up with leads without depending on an agency every month. You can always scale with us later, but plenty of founders just want to learn the system once and own it.

What does consulting cost?

The Sprint is $897 for the first month, which includes two one-on-one calls, your custom AI playbook, and the tool training. Ongoing coaching is $1,500 per month for founders who want continued strategy and support as they grow or scale. There is also a custom, done-with-you option for founders who want me more hands-on. Payment plans are available, including four payments of $224 on the Sprint.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. The Sprint can be paid as four payments of $224 instead of $897 up front, and the monthly coaching has payment plan options as well. The idea is to make it easy to get started and learn the system without a large upfront cost. We will walk through the options on your call and find what fits your budget.

What tools and platforms will I learn?

You will learn the 10-plus AI platforms the agency uses across video, ads, CRM, and AI agents. That includes AI video and content tools, paid ads setup for Google and Meta, CRM and follow-up automation, AI front desk and AI agent setup, and the workflow that ties them together. I show you how the agency actually uses each one, so you are learning a proven system, not theory.

Is this just for health and wellness businesses?

Those are the niches PELORA knows best: health, wellness, clinics, and DTC brands. If you are building or growing in those spaces, you will get the most value because I have launched and scaled 20-plus businesses in them. That said, the marketing system and AI tools apply broadly, so founders in adjacent industries get value too. Book a call and I will be honest about whether you are a fit.

How do I start?

Book a call. We will talk through your business, your goals, and whether the Sprint, monthly coaching, or a custom done-with-you scope fits best. There is no pressure on the call. If consulting is a fit, we get your first one-on-one scheduled. If the done-for-you agency is a better match, I will tell you. Either way you leave with a clear next step and an honest read on your situation.

Ready when you are

Let's build your plan. Together.

Book a call. I'll walk through your business, your goals, the AI tools you'd learn, and exactly what would change in the first 90 days. No pitch deck. Just operator-to-operator strategy, and an honest answer on whether consulting is the right fit for you.

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