Spitz Solution — 1,067% ROI
Spitz Solution invested 84,000 in cash-collected revenue — a 1,067% ROI. The campaign closed 10 clients by reframing PR from “media coverage” to “here’s what happened to a similar coach’s inbound pipeline after three months of strategic PR.” ROI-framed PR messaging beat vanity metrics every time, earning a 34% reply rate from coaches and consultants.84,000 revenue. 10 clients closed. 34% reply rate. ROI-framed PR messaging outperformed vanity metrics in every A/B test.
The Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | PR Agency / Coaches & Consultants |
| Company Size | 5-20 employees |
| Services Used | Cold Email + LinkedIn |
| Campaign Duration | 4 months |
The Challenge
Coaches and consultants buy PR for one reason: credibility that converts to clients. They don’t care about impressions or media mentions as vanity metrics. They want visibility that drives inbound leads and premium pricing. The typical PR pitch of “we’ll get you media coverage” doesn’t resonate. Coaches need to see how PR directly correlates with revenue growth and premium pricing, not just press mentions. Standard PR outreach promising coverage without connecting it to revenue outcomes was falling flat. Before Outbound System:- Standard “media coverage” PR pitches underperforming
- No ROI framework connecting PR to revenue growth
- No targeting based on personal brand investment signals
- Coaches dismissing PR as a vanity metric expense
- 10 clients closed in 4 months
- 34% reply rate from coaches and consultants
- ROI-framed PR messaging driving conversions
- Leads arriving already understanding the PR investment model
The Solution
Prospect lists identified coaches and consultants actively investing in their personal brand — publishing content, speaking, running paid ads — but lacking the media credibility layer that separates a 25K coach. Multi-provider verification ensured reach to actual business owners, not assistants.Cold Email
Led with specific PR wins from comparable clients: podcast placements, publication features, and speaking invitations that directly correlated with revenue growth. Framed as ROI, not vanity.LinkedIn Outreach
Ideal secondary channel. Coaches live on LinkedIn. Engaging with their content before direct conversation created a warmer entry point than cold email alone.Beyond the Meetings
- Market Intelligence: Personal brand investment signals (content publishing, speaking, paid ads) proved reliable indicators of PR readiness, creating a scalable targeting framework.
- Pipeline Insurance: LinkedIn and email in parallel ensured coaches who filter vendor emails still encountered Spitz through organic content engagement on their primary platform.
- ICP Refinement: Coaches generating 500K annually showed the highest conversion — the sweet spot where PR investment is affordable and the credibility gap is most acutely felt.
Campaign Timeline
Weeks 1-2: Brand Investment Signal Targeting
Personal brand investment signal identification. Coach and consultant list building filtered by content publishing, speaking activity, and ad spend. ROI-framed PR messaging developed with comparable client proof.
Weeks 3-4: Launch & Immediate Traction
Campaign launch. LinkedIn engagement warming prospects. First qualified responses within 7 days. 34% reply rate established from early weeks.
Months 2-3: Pipeline Building
Pipeline building consistently. Leads arriving pre-educated on PR ROI model. Close rate accelerating as prospects arrived understanding the investment framework.
Full Metrics
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Total Spend with Outbound System | $7,200 |
| Campaign Duration | 4 months |
| Qualified Leads Generated | 34 |
| Cost Per Qualified Lead | $212 |
| Meetings / Calls Booked | 28 |
| Cost Per Booked Meeting | $257 |
| Show Up Rate | 82% |
| Revenue Generated (cash collected) | $84,000 |
| New MRR Added | $21,000 |
| ROAS (on cash collected) | 11.67x |
| Total ROI | 1,067% |
“We’ve closed 10 of the leads delivered by Outbound System!” — Carson Spitzke, CEO at Spitz Solution
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How did ROI-framed messaging outperform traditional PR pitches?
How did ROI-framed messaging outperform traditional PR pitches?
Traditional PR pitches lead with outputs: “we’ll get you featured in Forbes.” ROI-framed messaging leads with outcomes: “here’s what happened to a similar coach’s inbound pipeline and pricing power after three months of strategic PR.” Coaches don’t buy press mentions — they buy the revenue impact of credibility. Framing PR as a revenue investment earned a 34% reply rate where coverage-first messaging was getting deleted.
What personal brand signals indicated PR readiness?
What personal brand signals indicated PR readiness?
Three signals: active content publishing (blog posts, social content), speaking engagement activity (conferences, podcasts), and paid advertising spend. These signals indicate a coach already investing in visibility who needs the media credibility layer to command premium pricing. Coaches without these signals typically aren’t ready to invest in PR.
What coaching revenue level converted best?
What coaching revenue level converted best?
Coaches generating 500K annually showed the highest conversion rates. Below 500K, many coaches have existing PR relationships or in-house capability. The 500K range is where the credibility gap between current revenue and potential pricing is most acutely felt.
How did leads arrive pre-educated on the investment model?
How did leads arrive pre-educated on the investment model?
By framing every outreach touchpoint around ROI rather than coverage, prospects who booked calls had already internalized the investment framework. They weren’t asking “will you get me press?” — they were asking “how quickly will the PR investment show up in my inbound pipeline?” This pre-education compressed sales cycles and improved close rates.
What was the cost per acquired client?
What was the cost per acquired client?
Cost per acquired client was 7,200 / 10 clients). With average client value of 84,000 / 10 clients), each 8,400 in revenue — an 11.67x return on ad spend calculated on cash collected.