GRATI Consulting

08/07/2026

You wouldn't ask your hairdresser for legal advice.

So why are you taking business advice from people who have never built the business you’re trying to create?

The people who love you will often give advice from a place of protection. The people who have walked the path can give advice from experience.

Be mindful of whose voice you’re letting shape your vision.

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08/06/2026

Thank you to the Massachusetts Business Network for inviting me to be on a the Right Here in MA podcast!

💡 Your brand positioning is the foundation everything else is built on.

Kelly Martins, Founder of GRATI Consulting and GRATI Collective, joins Right Here in Mass to talk branding and marketing. She's sharing how she started her two companies, why brand positioning has to come before any social media strategy, and how solo business owners can build a client avatar to find exactly where their audience shows up.

🎧 Listen to the episode here. https://massachusettsbusinessnetwork.com/podcast/episode-197-kelly-martins/

08/05/2026

One of the most valuable parts of this conversation with Bec Cuzzillo was her perspective on leaving a traditional job to pursue entrepreneurship.

In this clip, Bec shares why she didn't believe in making the leap without a plan. Instead, she transitioned to part-time, built a financial safety net, and focused on creating stability before going all in on her business.

We also talk about her philosophy of "burning the lifeboats, not the bridges," and why creating a thoughtful transition can set you up for long-term success.

If you've been dreaming about leaving your 9-to-5 or taking your business full-time, this is a conversation you'll want to hear.

🎙️ Watch this clip, then listen to the full episode of the Six Figure Plus Club.

🎧 Listen here: www.graticonsulting.com/six-figure-plus-club

08/03/2026

If your content is not turning into leads, it is probably not because you need to post more.

More often than not, the missing piece is strategy.

Visibility is not about being on every platform or creating endless content. It is about showing up with intention, clear messaging, and a plan that connects every marketing effort back to your business goals.

In my newest blog, I break down why visibility is the final phase of the Brand Alignment Blueprint™ and how building the right foundation first leads to marketing that actually works.

Read the full blog here: https://www.graticonsulting.com/blog

08/01/2026

BRB… trading my laptop for a lake view and a glass of Finger Lakes wine. 🍷✨

I’ll be out of the office August 3rd–7th, soaking up some time away with my family.

I’ll peek at my inbox here and there, but responses may be a little slower while I’m practicing this thing called “disconnecting.” 😉

Looking forward to coming back refreshed, recharged, and ready to dive back in!

07/31/2026

Your website should grow with your business.

When Marinella Hall Associates came to us, their website hadn't been updated in six years. During that time, the business had evolved, their expertise had grown, and their online presence no longer reflected who they are today.

Their vision was clear: a website that felt clean, fresh, feminine, and professional.

In just a day and a half, we:
✨ Refined their brand positioning
✨ Rewrote their website copy
✨ Created a website that feels aligned with the next chapter of their business

My favorite moment came at the very end.

Karen smiled and said, *"Wow... that was so easy."*

That's exactly what a VIP Day is designed to feel like. When you have a clear strategy and the right partner beside you, transforming your website doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

Congratulations to Karen and the Marinella Hall Associates team on a beautiful new online home. 🤍

View their updated website here - www.marinellahall.com
To learn how to work with us, head here - www.graticonsulting.com

07/30/2026

One piece of advice I heard at a recent conference?

“Run ads.”

My advice?

Fix your positioning, clarify your messaging, and build a website that converts before you spend a dollar driving more traffic.

07/29/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Building a Business That Supports Your Life

What if success wasn't about doing more, but about building a business that actually fits the life you want to live?

In this episode of the Six Figure Plus Club, I sit down with spiritual business coach Bec Cuzzillo to talk about creating a business that is both profitable and sustainable.

We dive into overcoming imposter syndrome, navigating fear, building systems that support long-term growth, delegating with confidence, and why setbacks should be viewed as data instead of failure. Bec also shares how motherhood reshaped the way she designed her business and why asking for support is one of the most important investments you can make.

One of my favorite takeaways:
✨ "Feelings are not facts. Look for the evidence."

If you've ever questioned whether you're qualified, felt overwhelmed trying to do it all, or wondered how to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen now: www.graticonsulting.com/six-figure-plus-club

Connect with Bec:
https://www.beccuzzillo.com