Service
Growth Consulting
Overview
Not every brand needs full-service management. Our growth consulting engagements provide senior-level strategic guidance on a recurring basis, helping you make better decisions about catalog expansion, pricing, advertising allocation, and marketplace expansion. Think of us as your fractional VP of Marketplaces.
What You Get
- •Senior-level strategic guidance on a recurring basis
- •Marketplace expansion planning and execution
- •Pricing and catalog optimization strategy
- •Performance audits and opportunity identification
Our Process
Consulting engagements are structured around outcomes, not hours. We start with an audit, build a prioritized roadmap, and meet regularly to guide execution.
- •Comprehensive Amazon account audit (listings, campaigns, account health, brand protection)
- •Competitive landscape analysis: who is winning in your category and why
- •Prioritized 90-day growth roadmap with specific actions and expected outcomes
- •Bi-weekly strategy calls (60 minutes) with your dedicated senior strategist
- •Ad hoc access via Slack or email for time-sensitive decisions
- •Monthly performance review with roadmap adjustments
When Consulting Makes Sense
Not every brand needs full-service management. Consulting is the right model when:
- •You have an internal team that can execute but needs strategic direction
- •You are evaluating whether to invest in Amazon and need expert guidance first
- •You are already working with another agency but want a second opinion on strategy
- •You need help with a specific challenge (launch plan, expansion, turnaround) rather than ongoing management
- •Your monthly revenue is under $50K and full-service management is not yet cost-effective
Pricing
Growth consulting starts at $1,500/month for bi-weekly strategy calls and ongoing advisory support. Initial account audits are available as a standalone engagement at $2,500. Consulting clients who upgrade to full-service management receive credit for the first month of consulting fees.
Results You Can Expect
Consulting clients who follow the roadmap see measurable improvements within the first 90 days.
- •Average 25% improvement in key performance metrics within the first quarter
- •Clear prioritization that eliminates wasted effort on low-impact activities
- •Reduced dependency on trial-and-error: decisions backed by data and experience
- •Many consulting clients outgrow the advisory model and upgrade to full-service within 6 months
By the Numbers
25%
Avg client revenue growth
60+
Consulting engagements
45%
Upgrade to full-service rate
14
Avg audit findings per brand
Case Studies
Outdoor & Sports
Outdoor Brand: Strategic Pivot from 1P to 3P Unlocks 40% Margin Improvement
Situation
An outdoor gear manufacturer was selling through Amazon Vendor Central (1P) with eroding margins. Amazon was dictating pricing, chargebacks were eating into profitability, and the brand had no control over listing content. Net margin on Amazon had fallen to 8% while DTC margins were 45%.
Approach
Through consulting engagements, we analyzed the full 1P vs 3P economics for their catalog and built a phased migration plan. We identified which ASINs to transition to Seller Central (3P) first, how to maintain ranking during the transition, and how to set up FBA logistics. The brand's internal team executed each phase with our strategic guidance.
Results
- •Net margin on Amazon improved from 8% to 32% after transitioning 80% of catalog to 3P
- •Revenue maintained within 5% during transition (no significant ranking loss)
- •Brand gained full control over listing content, pricing, and advertising
- •Eliminated $180K/year in Vendor Central chargebacks and allowances
- •Internal team capability grew significantly through the structured consulting process
Food & Beverage
Food Brand: Consulting Engagement Uncovers $340K in Annual Wasted Spend
Situation
A specialty food brand doing $1.2M/year on Amazon felt their growth had plateaued. They had an in-house Amazon manager but suspected they were not getting the most out of their advertising budget or listing strategy. They engaged 595 for a second-opinion audit and ongoing consulting.
Approach
Our initial audit identified three critical issues: $28K/month in advertising going to irrelevant search terms (no negative keyword management), six high-performing ASINs missing from Sponsored Brands campaigns entirely, and pricing set 15% above competitor average with no differentiation to justify the premium. We built a 90-day fix plan that their internal team executed with our guidance.
Results
- •Identified and eliminated $340K/year in wasted advertising spend
- •Monthly revenue grew 22% within 90 days by reallocating budget to high-intent keywords
- •Launched Sponsored Brands Video for the 6 missing ASINs, adding $18K/month in revenue
- •Pricing strategy shift (competitive pricing + premium bundle options) increased unit sales 35%
- •Internal team adopted the negative keyword and search term harvesting process permanently
Client Feedback
“The audit alone was worth 10x what we paid. $340K in wasted ad spend that our internal team missed for over a year. The ongoing consulting kept us accountable and our growth trajectory completely changed.”
“Switching from Vendor Central to Seller Central was terrifying until 595 mapped out every step. Our margins went from 8% to 32% and we didn't lose a single ranking. The consulting model was perfect — we needed strategy, not someone else managing our account.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Amazon consulting and full-service management?
An Amazon consultant advises and recommends: they tell you what to do. A full-service management agency executes: they do the work for you. Consulting is typically cheaper and works well for brands with an internal team that needs strategic direction. Full-service management is for brands that want everything handled end-to-end. 595 Agency offers both models depending on your needs.
Does 595 Agency provide Amazon account audits?
Yes. Our growth consulting engagements often begin with a comprehensive Amazon account audit covering listing quality, PPC campaign structure, keyword coverage, pricing competitiveness, brand protection status, and account health. This audit identifies the highest-impact opportunities and forms the basis for a prioritized growth roadmap.