Now Enrolling
UNLIMITED
Retainer Clients
2026
"Most agencies sell you a project and disappear.
8grape is a profile agency —
your dedicated
creative partner, producing everything your
brand needs,
month after month, for one
predictable investment."
"A long, impressive, and robust roster of clients across industries — with the results, relationships, and reputation to prove it. We've seen what works. We build what lasts."
Those who know, know us.
THEN CASH.
Weeks 1–2
The Core Problem: You said it yourself — you get bogged down in low-paying deliverables. The fix is not working harder. It's raising the floor. Once the UNLIMITED package is clearly defined and actively marketed, you stop saying yes to $500 logo projects because you're building toward a $2,500/month client instead. Clarity creates the ability to say no.
Weeks 3–6
Weeks 5–8
Starting Now
Ongoing
STRATEGY
You Have a Focus Problem.
8grape has everything required to hit $250,000 this year. Thirty years of proven work, a contact list of 300 businesses, a tested UNLIMITED package with two paying clients, and packaged service tiers ready to sell. The obstacle is not skill — it's divided attention. Every hour spent on a $300 project is an hour not spent closing a $2,500/month retainer. The strategy is simple: stop optimizing for busyness and start optimizing for revenue per client.
The shift from project-based to retainer-based is not just a pricing change — it is a business model change. It requires saying no to things that used to feel like income, and trusting that the pipeline you're building will replace them with something far more valuable. The two UNLIMITED clients you already have are proof the model works. The job now is replication.
Your four packages need to function as a self-sorting system. A prospect should be able to read the descriptions and immediately know where they belong — without a sales call to figure it out. Each tier below should have a dedicated landing page, a clear price anchor, and a defined ideal client profile.
to Signed Retainer
At an average UNLIMITED retainer of $2,500/month, 10 clients = $300,000 annually. You need 8 more. With 7 months left in 2026, that means closing roughly 1–2 new clients per month from June onward. That is an entirely achievable cadence with a focused outreach system and a clean sales process.
(2 clients × $2,500 × ~10 mo)
8 new clients
needed June–Dec
at 10 clients
Now Enrolling
UNLIMITED
Retainer Clients
2026
who shows up every month
— not just once?
💡
Those who know, know us.
SEQUENCE
Business owners with active, ongoing creative needs — restaurants, retail, service businesses, real estate, hospitality, health & wellness, professional services. Send each email personally, not as a mass blast. Personalize the [brackets] for every send.
Send Tuesday–Thursday
9–11am
Hi [First Name],
My name is [Your Name] — I'm one of the founders of 8grape, a profile agency based out of [City]. We've spent the last 30 years helping businesses like yours build brands that actually get noticed and generate results.
I'm reaching out because I've been looking at [Business Name], and I think there's a real opportunity to sharpen how your brand shows up — whether that's your social presence, your ads, your email campaigns, or just the overall visual story you're telling.
We recently launched something we call our UNLIMITED package — one flat monthly investment that gives you a dedicated creative team producing everything your brand needs: ads, graphics, emails, social content, and more. No project fees. No back-and-forth quotes. Just consistent, professional creative output every single month.
Two of our clients are already on it and the difference in their output — and their confidence in their brand — has been immediate.
I'd love to show you how it might work for [Business Name]. Would you be open to a quick 20-minute call this week?
8grape — Profile Agency
8grape.com
[Phone Number]
Personalization tip: Before sending, spend 60 seconds on their Instagram or website. Add one specific observation in the third paragraph — "I noticed your Instagram has great energy but the graphics feel inconsistent" or "Your website copy is strong but the visual branding doesn't match the quality of your work." Specificity converts. Generic doesn't.
5 days after Email 1
Same send window
Hi [First Name],
Following up on my note from last week — and wanted to share something that might be relevant to you.
We recently worked with [Client Type — e.g. "a local restaurant group / a NJ-based retail brand / a Staten Island service business"] that was in a similar position to where I think [Business Name] might be: great product, solid reputation, but their brand wasn't doing justice to the quality of what they actually do.
Within [timeframe — e.g. 60 days / 3 months], here's what we produced for them under our UNLIMITED package:
→ A complete refresh of their social media visual identity
→ A 6-email welcome and nurture sequence that increased their open rate by [X%]
→ 12 custom ad creatives across Meta platforms
→ Weekly social content — consistently on-brand, every week
All of it for one flat monthly fee. No surprises.
I think we could do something similar — or better — for [Business Name]. Still happy to jump on that 20-minute call if you're curious how this would look for your specific situation.
8grape — Profile Agency
8grape.com · [Phone Number]
Agency note: Pull real numbers from your best existing client results before sending this sequence. Even rough figures — "increased posting consistency from 2x to 12x per month" or "reduced design turnaround from 2 weeks to 48 hours" — are more compelling than vague claims. If you don't have metrics yet, describe volume and transformation instead.
7 days after Email 2
Keep it short
Hi [First Name],
I know inboxes get busy — so I'll keep this brief.
I've reached out a couple of times about how 8grape's UNLIMITED package might help [Business Name] get more consistent, professional creative output each month without the cost of a full in-house team.
If the timing isn't right, I completely understand — no pressure at all. But if you've been meaning to reply and just haven't had the chance, I'd love a simple 20-minute call to see if there's a fit.
You can reply here or grab a time directly: [Calendly or scheduling link]
Either way, I wish [Business Name] continued success — and I'll be here whenever the timing is right.
8grape — Profile Agency
8grape.com · [Phone Number]
Why this works: The "last note" subject line has among the highest open rates in cold outreach — it signals respect for their time. The short length and zero-pressure close actually increases replies because it removes the fear of being sold to. Many deals that didn't respond to emails 1 or 2 will reply to this one. Always include a direct scheduling link here.
Send this personally to your two current UNLIMITED clients. It's your warmest possible lead source and most agencies never use it.
After month 1
Very personal
Hi [First Name],
I just wanted to take a moment to say how much we genuinely enjoy working with you and [Business Name]. It's exactly the kind of partnership we built the UNLIMITED package for — and seeing [specific result or output] come together has been really satisfying on our end.
We're in the process of growing our UNLIMITED roster this year, and I wanted to ask — is there anyone in your network, a fellow business owner or someone you know who could use what we do? Even just a name and a warm introduction would mean a lot to us.
As a thank you, we'd apply a full month's credit to your account for any referral that becomes a client.
No pressure at all — I just wanted you to know the offer is there, and that we're grateful for your trust.
8grape — Profile Agency
8grape.com · [Phone Number]
Timing tip: Send this after your client has experienced their first real deliverable from you — their first campaign, their first content month, their first design suite. That's when satisfaction peaks and referral willingness is highest. Never ask for a referral before you've delivered something they're proud of.
DM SCRIPTS
Before every DM, spend 30 seconds on their profile. Look at their last 6 posts. Notice what's working visually, what's inconsistent, what's missing. Your opening line should reference something specific — not just "love your brand." Specificity is the difference between a reply and being ignored.
Best for: businesses with active but inconsistent Instagram presence. Goal: start a genuine conversation, not a pitch.
Hey [First Name] — I came across [Business Name] and honestly your [specific thing — e.g. "food photography / product shots / event coverage"] is really strong. Quick question — are you handling all the creative in-house or working with someone on it?
That's impressive — it shows. The reason I ask is we work with businesses like yours through our agency, 8grape, and we have a monthly package where we take the creative completely off your plate. Ads, graphics, social content, emails — all done for you. Happy to share more if that's ever something you'd want to explore. No pressure at all 🙏
That's great — always good to have solid creative support. I'll keep it in my back pocket in case that ever changes. Either way, love what you're building with [Business Name] 👊
Perfect timing then. We run a flat-rate monthly package — one investment, unlimited creative output. A lot of business owners find it way easier than juggling freelancers or agencies on a per-project basis. Would a quick 15-min call make sense to see if it's a fit?
Key rule: Never mention a price in DMs. Never send a link in your first message (Instagram flags it and it feels spammy). The only goal of the opening DM is a reply. The only goal of the first thread is a call. Save all details for the conversation.
Best for: businesses where you can spot a clear branding gap or opportunity from their profile. Shows expertise immediately.
Hey [First Name] — just found [Business Name] and spent a few minutes going through your feed. You've got something really solid here, but I noticed [specific observation — e.g. "your branding feels inconsistent between posts / your captions don't match the quality of the visuals / you're not running any ads but your organic content is strong enough that paid would do well for you"].
We're a creative agency called 8grape and we specifically help businesses close that kind of gap. Not trying to pitch you — just thought it was worth a mention. Would it be okay if I shared what we'd likely do differently?
Honestly the biggest thing I'd focus on first is [specific fix]. The goal would be making sure someone lands on your profile and immediately understands what you do and why you're the best at it. We do this through our monthly UNLIMITED package — everything included, one flat fee. Would a quick call make sense? I can show you some examples of what that looks like in practice.
Best for: local Staten Island / NJ businesses where community connection is a natural warm opener.
Hey [First Name] — fellow [Staten Island / NJ] business here. Came across [Business Name] and love what you're doing with [specific detail]. We run a profile agency called 8grape and we work with a lot of local businesses on their creative — branding, ads, social content. Always love connecting with other local operators. Mind if I ask what your biggest marketing challenge is right now?
That's actually one of the most common things we hear. [1-sentence validation of their challenge.] The way we typically solve that for businesses like yours is through our monthly creative package — it removes the inconsistency and the mental load of managing all that yourself. Worth a 15-minute call to show you how it works for similar businesses?
Send 5–7 days after the opening DM if there's been no reply. One follow-up only — then move on.
Then move on
Hey [First Name] — just wanted to bump this up in case it got buried. No worries if the timing isn't right — just thought there might be a good fit between what we do at 8grape and what [Business Name] is building. Happy to connect whenever it makes sense 🙏
After two DMs with no response: Stop. Move them to your email sequence instead. Double-tapping someone who hasn't engaged on Instagram reads as desperate and can damage your brand perception. The strength of your outreach is in its dignity — always leave every door open gracefully.
RUN THIS
Consistency beats intensity. 90 minutes per day, 5 days a week on this system will generate more than any sprint campaign you'll ever run.
Every Monday morning, update these five numbers. They tell you everything about whether you're on track to hit 8 clients.
Follow up exactly once on DMs, three times on email.
Send proposals same day or next morning after a call.
End every touchpoint with a single clear next step.
Track everything in one simple spreadsheet.
Never mention price in a DM or first email. Save it for the call.
Never send links in your first DM. Instagram suppresses them.
Never chase more than once on Instagram — it reads as desperate.
Never accept a low-value project while actively running this system.
What is a Media Blitz?
A media blitz is a rapid, intense, and widespread publicity campaign using various channels (like TV, radio, social media, WoMA, print, etc..) to generate massive and quick awareness or support for a product, person, event, or idea, essentially "blasting" the message everywhere at once to achieve a specific goal. We use this when launching a Brand NEW product or attempting to sway public opinion.
It's a highly coordinated marketing or PR push for quick, significant exposure, creating buzz and capturing public attention rapidly.
Key aspects of a media blitz:
Intensity & Speed: It involves a heavy, concentrated effort over a short period, unlike a slow drip campaign.
Multi-Channel: It hits many platforms simultaneously (TV, online, print, radio, social) for maximum reach.
Strategic Goal: To build brand awareness, drive immediate sales, sway opinion, or create a buzz.
Examples: Launching a new movie with constant trailers and interviews, a politician's tour, or a company's big product announcement.
Think of it as:
A "marketing assault" or "advertising blitz".
A strategic "information flood" to dominate the conversation.
Those who know, know us.
Aloha.
This is KUDOS.
We use these channels to execute a media Blitz.
KUDOS™ was established in 2021.
How KUDOS works:
We use at least 4 of 8 channels for outreach to new and familiar (established) markets to engage new audiences or reengage old ones.
The secret we apply is to use Metaphors instead of a direct appeal for sales. The reasons for this is that we have learned from neuroscience (fMRI & EEG findings) is that people makes purchasing decision 95-90% of the time through their subconscious and emotional thought process. The KUDOS system assures that we compel clients and customers to choose you over other options and connect with them more deeply in the places where they are at.
Those who know, know us.