Part-Time Growth Marketing Strategist (SEO & Organic Growth) for Nutrition Coaching

I'm looking for an experienced Organic Growth Marketing Strategist to help grow my nutrition coaching practice by attracting both local clients in Colorado and virtual clients throughout the United States. This is a bootstrapped business. Aside from paying you for your time, I have virtually no marketing budget at this stage. I'm looking for someone who enjoys finding creative, high-ROI, low-cost ways to grow a service-based business organically. I'm a professional writer and content strategist, so I'm not looking for someone to write copy, create content, or develop my brand voice. I'll handle all messaging and creative direction. Instead, I'm looking for someone who understands growth marketing, can think strategically, bring new ideas to the table, explain why they make sense, and help execute them. I'm looking for someone who enjoys thinking like a business partner. I don't expect you to have all the answers, but I do want someone who can evaluate opportunities, recommend priorities, and help me focus on the highest-impact activities each month. I'll always be involved in decisions and direction, but I'd love someone who can confidently say: "Here's what I think we should focus on next, and here's why." Responsibilities may include: • Developing organic growth strategies • Local SEO • Nationwide SEO • Google Business Profile optimization and management • Keyword research • Competitor research • Outreach to potential referral partners and community organizations • Identifying partnership opportunities • Finding podcast and collaboration opportunities • Recommending marketing priorities based on potential ROI • Tracking results and refining strategies over time You're probably a great fit if you: • Have experience helping small service-based businesses grow organically • Think strategically, not just tactically • Understand SEO and Google Business Profile best practices • Are proactive and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table • Can explain why you recommend a particular strategy • Are organized, communicative, and reliable • Enjoy long-term relationships with clients You do not need experience in nutrition or healthcare specifically. I'm much more interested in someone who understands how to grow service-based businesses through thoughtful, organic marketing. This is an ongoing part-time role (starting with approximately 5–10 hours per week), with the opportunity to grow as the business grows. Because this is an early-stage, bootstrapped practice, I'm starting with a limited budget and a small number of hours each week. As the business grows, my hope is to grow this role as well. When you apply, please answer the following: 1. Tell me about a service-based business you've helped grow. What was your role, and what results did you achieve? 2. If you were hired today and had essentially no marketing budget beyond your own hours, what are the first three things you would recommend doing to grow my nutrition coaching practice? Please explain your reasoning. 3. Which marketing channels or strategies have produced the best long-term ROI for your clients? 4. Please share examples of businesses you've worked with that are similar to service-based businesses, along with any relevant case studies, portfolio items, or testimonials if available. I'm much more interested in thoughtful strategy, sustainable growth, and long-term results than quick fixes or flashy marketing tactics.