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The System

Five interconnected pathways that work together to drive sustainable business growth

How the Five Pathways Work Together

The MKi System is built on five interconnected marketing pathways. Each addresses a specific growth lever, but they don't work in isolationโ€”they strengthen each other. Success in one pathway makes the others more effective, creating exponential growth.

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The Holonomic Approach

Better procurement โ†’ More resources โ†’ Improved productivity โ†’ Stronger brand โ†’ Better conversations โ†’ Higher revenue. Each pathway feeds into the others.

Which Pathway Should You Start With?

Quick Assessment

Select the statement that feels most true for your business:

The Five Pathways

๐Ÿ›’ Procurement

Access new revenue streams via government contracts, grants, and procurement opportunities. Learn to identify, qualify, and win competitive bids with proven frameworks and templates.

Best for: Companies seeking $50K-$500K+ in new annual revenue from government/strategic contracts

Included Resources:

  • Grant & RFP Opportunity Finder (interactive tool)
  • Smart Procurement Program - 8-week live virtual course (Series 1: Jan 11, 2026)
  • Downloadable templates & frameworks
Explore Procurement Pathway โ†’
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Primary Outcome

Win government contracts and access new $50K-$500K+ revenue streams

โšก Productivity

Streamline your marketing workflows and eliminate manual tasks. Build integrated systems that centralize data and automate repetitive work to free up your team's time.

Best for: Teams wasting time on spreadsheets, manual data entry, and disconnected systems

Included Resources:

  • Custom Dashboards - IBM Cognos Analytics powered
  • Social Media Dashboard
  • Small Business Growth Dashboard
  • Automation blueprints & workflow templates
Explore Productivity Pathway โ†’
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Primary Outcome

Save 10+ hours/week through automation and centralized systems

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Plays

Develop and execute data-driven business strategies. Design initiatives grounded in market analysis, calculate true ROI, and scale winning strategies across your organization.

Best for: Companies wanting to innovate with proven frameworks and measure success

Included Resources:

  • Smart Pricing Calculator (interactive tool)
  • Growth Strategy Planner (interactive tool)
  • Marketing ROI Calculator (interactive tool)
  • ROI frameworks & strategy templates
Explore Strategic Plays Pathway โ†’
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Primary Outcome

Launch data-driven strategies and scale winners with proven ROI

๐Ÿ’ฌ Conversations

Build meaningful client relationships through integrated communication systems. Design authentic conversations that strengthen community, drive loyalty, and generate referrals.

Best for: Businesses wanting deeper customer relationships and increased referral revenue

Included Resources:

  • MKi Radio - 24/7 streaming business insights & strategies
  • MKi Insights Newsletter (via Substack)
  • Communication frameworks & relationship templates
Explore Conversations Pathway โ†’
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Primary Outcome

Increase referrals and customer lifetime value through authentic relationships

โœจ Brand Salience

Build a brand that's top-of-mind when customers are ready to buy. Create distinctive brand assets and memory structures that drive recognition and preference.

Best for: Companies wanting strong recognition and differentiation in their market

Included Resources:

  • Brand Visibility Scorecard (interactive tool)
  • Brand assessment frameworks
  • Visibility optimization guides
Explore Brand Salience Pathway โ†’
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Primary Outcome

Become top-of-mind through distinctive brand assets and consistent presence

The Interconnected System

๐Ÿ”„ Procurement + Productivity

Better processes find more opportunities. Better opportunities justify better systems.

๐Ÿ“Š Data โ†’ Strategy

Better data informs strategic plays. Strategic plays generate data for better decisions.

๐ŸŽฏ Brand โ†’ Conversations

Strong brand attracts conversations. Conversations reinforce brand loyalty.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Success Compounds

Each pathway succeeding makes the others easier. Exponential growth emerges.

๐ŸŒ Holonomic System

Like an ecosystem, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Accelerated Growth

Working across all pathways produces 4.2x ROI vs. single-pathway approach.

Complete Resources by Pathway

PathwayInteractive ToolsPrograms & ServicesContent & Learning
๐Ÿ›’ Procurement โ€ข Grant & RFP Opportunity Finder โ€ข Smart Procurement Program (8-week live virtual course)
โ€ข Series 1: Jan 11, 2026
โ€ข Downloadable templates
โ€ข Procurement frameworks
โ€ข Holistic Marketing Course (Procurement module)
โšก Productivity โ€” โ€ข Custom Dashboards (IBM Cognos Analytics)
โ€ข Social Media Dashboard
โ€ข Small Business Growth Dashboard
โ€ข Automation blueprints
โ€ข Workflow templates
โ€ข Holistic Marketing Course (Productivity module)
๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Plays โ€ข Smart Pricing Calculator
โ€ข Growth Strategy Planner
โ€ข Marketing ROI Calculator
โ€ข Strategic consulting
โ€ข Data-driven strategy development
โ€ข ROI frameworks
โ€ข Strategy templates
โ€ข Holistic Marketing Course (Strategic Plays module)
๐Ÿ’ฌ Conversations โ€” โ€ข MKi Radio (24/7 streaming)
โ€ข MKi Insights Newsletter
โ€ข Communication frameworks
โ€ข Relationship templates
โ€ข Holistic Marketing Course (Conversations module)
โœจ Brand Salience โ€ข Brand Visibility Scorecard โ€ข Brand assessment consulting
โ€ข Visibility optimization
โ€ข Brand frameworks
โ€ข Visibility guides
โ€ข Holistic Marketing Course (Brand Salience module)

๐ŸŽ“ All-Access Option

Holistic Marketing Course ($397): Get gamified, self-paced learning covering all five pathways, earn certificates, and build integrated strategies. Lifetime access with ongoing updates.

View Course Details โ†’

Ready to Get Started?

Take the pathway selector quiz above to discover your optimal starting point, or browse all available resources to begin immediately.

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