The Alignthority® Strategy Sprint

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A Collaborative Marketing & Business Idea Incubator Fueled by the Alignthority® System

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Every great business idea starts with a spark—and my business, content, and marketing consulting process known as the Alignthority® Strategy Spring (formerly “Spark Sessions”) is designed just for you.

Looking to make a pivot? Reach a new audience? Rebuild your offers? Market in a way that suits your strengths? Develop an evergreen content-fueled marketing funnel?

The Strategy Sprint will get you there—using my signature Alignthority® system. 

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The methodology used in each of the facilitated Spark Sessions included in the Alignthority® Strategy Sprint is deeply co-creative & collaborative, so you can succeed on your terms.

The outcomes of working together are intentionally structured to be flexible and meet you where you’re at today. That means my marketing and business strategist brain is on your biggest challenges, using the Alignthority® System to help you move forward. We’ll choose an area of emphasis (offers, content, or frameworks) and move organically through my signature process together. This co-creative process unfolds over three 1:1 marketing & business (you can’t separate the marketing and the business—the two goals must be aligned) strategy intensives with me that we call Spark Sessions. 

We call these workshops Spark Sessions because they’re designed to do just that: Spark the flame you need for your next level, whatever that may be. 

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The Alignthority® Sprint and the facilitated Spark Sessions process puts my 20 years as a marketing and business strategist directly onto your biggest challenges. Using the Alignthority® System, we move beyond surface-level tactics to build a sustainable, human-centered engine for your business.

We’ll choose a primary area of emphasis—Offers, Content, or Frameworks—and move organically through my signature process to achieve your specific goals.

Strategic outcomes we can architect together in the Alignthority® Strategy Sprint:

  • The Framework: Develop the proprietary methodology that powers your entire messaging and marketing ecosystem.

  • The Authority: Architect your brand’s Topical Authority for the AI-search era—moving beyond outdated keyword-matching to become the definitive, trusted answer in your niche.

  • The Visual Story: Create a compelling visual narrative for sales calls that inspires high-value prospects to say, “Yes, let's do it!”

  • The Joyful Offer: Engineer a new productized service that is as profitable as it is joyful for you to deliver.

  • The Content Engine: Plan a full year of search-optimized content that builds long-term equity and visibility.

  • The Market Pivot: Identify and speak to a new, sophisticated audience that is ready to invest in your premium services.

  • The Passive Layer: Design the positioning and funnel for your infoproducts or re-conceive your course format for maximum student impact.

  • The Messaging Overhaul: Refine your brand voice to resonate with high-level clients who value depth over hustle.

Capacity Note: To maintain the high-collaboration "incubator" environment and ensure deep-dive strategic focus, I only facilitate one Alignthority® Strategy Sprint per month.

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“I’ve booked a few different types of consulting sessions with Sarah, and I always leave with clarity on strategy and clear next steps for getting started. She helps me see different approaches to things I’m struggling with and gets as excited as I do about my marketing.

I love having Sarah as a resource. If you’re struggling with something in your marketing or even just wondering if an idea is worthwhile, she’s a great thought partner.”
— Sarah Jane Burt, Copywriter

— The Spark Sessions Process —

  • 01. Make the Connection

    My goal is for every client to be a success story.

    That's why after you apply to become a Spark Sessions client, I'll first schedule a get to know you Zoom session or (or asynchronously over Voxer, if you prefer) to talk through your goals and make sure it's a perfect fit.

  • 02. Make it Official

    Once you're ready to move forward, sign the contract, select your start date, and make a payment or establish a cashflow-friendly payment plan.

    This outlines are time working together so that we are on the same page. Of course, you're welcome to ask questions and make sure everything feels good for you before committing.

  • 03. Collaborate on the Spark Sessions Workbook

    This dive into your business sets the stage for our work together.

    In a collaborative Google Doc, we'll explore your backstory, aspirations, what's working, and what could be a bit easier. Clients tell us this workbook alone is invaluable! It's yours to keep and update for years to come.

  • 04. Week 1 - Clarify Session

    Sparking a business and marketing strategy that charts a new course isn't possible without creating clarity around your why, what you're working towards, and what you stand against.

    This all informs your marketing framework. We'll also choose which area (offers, content, or frameworks) to emphasize during our work together. This session is 2 to 2.5 hours long.

  • 05. Week 2 - Create Session

    Developing a Modern Visibility Plan: We’ll map out a content ecosystem that builds human trust and signals topical authority to Google and AI platforms alike.

    This session is 2 to 2.5 hours long.

  • 06. Week 3 - Implementation

    In our third week together, we take a break for implementation. You can check in over Voxer or email to get feedback and support and if there’s a bit of research or guidance you need some me—I’m on it!

  • 07. Week 4 - Cultivate Session

    To close out our work together, we'll tie it all together, ensuring your message, mission, content, pricing, and services are all aligned.

    We often have a lot of breakthroughs in this 2 to 2.5 hour workshop, so be prepared to leave energized and excited!

  • 08. Weeks 5 & 6 - Asynchronous Support

    Over Voxer or email, we’ll collaborate for another two weeks. I can review anything you’ve worked on, support you before you get on a call with a lead and use your new messaging or offers for the first time, or cheer you on when you get that first win. You’re welcome to extend that support period as well.

Want to test the waters first?  Start with a one-time Alignthority® Strategy Session.

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“I was looking for someone to help me really shake things up and get a bit deeper. Sarah’s so much more than just a sounding board. She does spark ideas. She does make an effort to really get in and understand what it is that you do, how you do it, and who you do it for, and those are critical aspects to moving any business forward.”
— Nic Sidoti, Agency Owner (Australia)
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— My Marketing Consulting Client Stories —

  • Sarah Lobkovich, OKR Strategist, Sitting at a Table

    How Sara amplified her business by embracing her vision with Spark Sessions

    Meet Sara Lobkovich, an OKR Strategist, thought leader, and Spark Sessions client who diversified her marketing and leaned into her authenticity following our work together.

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  • Jamar Diggs

    How Jamar landed a Fortune 500 company client with Spark Sessions

    Meet our client Jamar Diggs, a YouTube Marketing Strategist and one of Sarah’s Spark Session’s clients. Learn how she facilitated his framework development and transitioned from agency owner to in-demand consultant.

    Read the Story
  • Smiling person sitting on desk in office with clock on wall, bookshelves, and lamp.

    How the Alignthority® Accelerator Helped Natalie Double Her Revenue

    Meet Natalie Bullen, founder of Unapologetic Wealth and one of our Alignthority™ Accelerator clients. Learn how she used her experience in the Accelerator to get clarity on her message without compromising what already worked.

    Read the Story
  • Nic SIdoti

    How Nic learned to love her business again with Spark Sessions

    Learn how developing a business and marketing framework helped Nic, a website designer, create a new spark in her business.

    Read the Story
  • Nequosha Anderson

    How Spark Sessions Helped Nequosha Surface the Brilliance Within

    Learn how Spark Sessions helped attorney Nequosha Anderson discover the brilliance within her firm.

    Read the story
  • Sasha Patpatia Photo

    How transforming her business reignited Sasha’s creative practice

    Meet Sasha Patpatia, a coach and artist who developed a framework and new services suite as a business coaching client.

    Read the Story

FAQ About the Alignthority® Strategy Sprint (Formerly Spark Sessions)

The Strategy Sprint is currently $3,600; payment plans offered without penalty

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  • I have a couple of paths that are popular for clients following the Strategy Sprint:

    1. A quarterly Strategic Tune-Up Subscription, which includes two priority questions and thorough answers/analysis each month as well as a quarterly feedback video reviewing your progress.

    2. Monthly 1:1 Alignthority® Strategy Sessions as a special past client subscription rate.

    Both are great options for lightweight support as you need it!

  • Spark Sessions is currently $3,600. Payment plans are available without penalty.

  • Yes. Depending on your start date, payment plans of varying lengths are available to make cashflow easier for you.

    • Three structured workshops with Sarah (approximately two hours to two and a half hours each)

    • Email or Voxer access between sessions

    • Deep dive questionnaire to spark your strategy

    • Co-creative SEO content planning

    • Access to supporting resources

    • Our entire client marketing resource library

    • Notion workspace for you to use forever

    • Access to special past client exclusive services

  • This is a 1:1 solution, but you are welcome to share your recordings with your team!

  • We'll discuss this both in your complimentary Alignment Call and in our first session, in which we set goals together.

    However, we generally identify your top priorities. Clients often select two or so of the following:

    1. Content strategy

    2. Framework development

    3. Offer refinement and creation

    4. Messaging and message strategy

    5. SEO funnel development

    6. Some sort of hybrid of the above

    The reality is that I know every single client is unique, and every solution is unique, that's why all of my services are flexible and custom.

  • These are two entirely different services!

    Strategy sessions are for one you need a quick, one hour advice session.

    The six week Strategy Sprint (formerly Spark Sessions) sprint is focused work together. You have access to me outside of our sessions (Voxer or email), and we work together towards solving your biggest challenges.

    I call this program an “idea incubator” for a reason. You come to me with an idea, it could be very vague such as “I need to rethink my offers” or extremely concrete such as “I want to position myself as the leading expert on my subject matter,” and I use my Alignthority® methodology to work with you through that idea and help bring it to life.

  • I love this—it’s always smart to align your foundation work with an SEO overhaul. Much of the time, unless your site is very small, it will be a better value to do our Alignthority® Accelerator instead of these two standalone services. You can also start with Spark Sessions and upgrade to the accelerator within 90 days.

  • Fun fact: About half of my Spark Sessions clients are exactly that!

    Creatives are often so excellent at their jobs, they don’t give themselves space to get really strategic. If you’re a designer, I also have a three month mentoring and business coaching program that may interest you.

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Ready to write your next business story?

If you’re ready to take a strategic step forward, it all starts with a simple alignment call to get to know each other and help us better understand your big vision. Or, get a quick win with a 1:1 strategic consulting session with Sarah.

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