about
trust is everything!
There are so many "gurus" out there with the fastest method or the definitive best way to grow your business, however, it's worth noting that you can't magic bullet, shortcut or hype your way to long-lasting success.
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teegee collab is old-school where putting in the work matters – where strategy development, when done well, takes time and should lead to business growth, and where your word means it can be trusted and counted on to deliver expert guidance. You can trust no corners are cut and that your goals are front and center.
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You can use business hacks for a lot of things, but you don’t want to DIY your marketing because you have too much on the line. ​Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while, we help transform your business into a sought-after brand, one that customers have true affinity and will choose over competitors – teegee solutions give you the confidence to present your organization to the world.
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We're your end-to-end marketing partner – that trusted advisor and your advocate – to help you navigate a brand roadmap specifically for your business. We offer a collaborative style with an emphasis on strategic planning that connects marketing to measurable outcomes.
what does teegee collab believe in?
our mission
teegee collab is on a mission to educate young brands, start-ups and established organizations, about the “inputs” of marketing and the connection to business growth.
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teegee collab is intentional about building strong relationships and fostering authentic collaboration, that produces bespoke and forward-thinking solutions.
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"business changing strategy" is developed with a vision, having a commitment to the goals, and doing it in partnership together.
our core values
the filters and priorities for how we how operate as an organization, both internally and externally – with our clients and our partners:
​education
partnership
creativity
transparency
transformation
proud Stripe Climate member
meet tg
...also known as TeResa Gaddis, founder and CEO of teegee collab. A Chicago native with a passion to change the world, or at least, the way people think about their world – whether it's helping in her community OR inspiring clients to step out of their comfort zone to see their business through a new lens, try a new strategy or engage their audience in a new way.
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TeResa's journey has been far from cookie-cutter, possessing more than 3 decades in marketing and media strategy, communications, and analytics expertise – across a wide range of consumer, B2B and non-profit accounts, like Intel, Whirlpool, SC Johnson, Comcast, American Airlines and more.
Her high level of versatility has enabled her to provide long-term vision for leading brands with measurable results. As a business graduate from Tennessee State University, she combines her business and marketing expertise to develop a differentiated, authentic brand position, with the aim to create recommendations that are specifically designed to help grow your business.
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In addition to consulting with clients, TeResa also volunteers with SCORE Chicago (affiliated with the Small Business Administration), in partnership with Chicago's Business Affairs & Consumer Protection department - providing marketing fundamentals to new small businesses.
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"I started teegee collab because I saw a need to help new businesses. New business starts are steadily rising year-over-year and I noticed how some are stumbling their way to success. I want to provide these businesses the opportunity to have true marketing strategy that can have long-term brand stability, in the same way as the big marketers. I believe that responsibility to others is not optional. I am your brand-building, revenue-driving, all-in collaborator, and...I LOVE WHAT I DO!" – TG
TeResa Gaddis
founder & ceo
decades of strategic expertise...
you're ready to turn your business into a memorable brand | you're already in planning mode, but need an outside perspective | you have a question or two – wherever you are in your process, teegee collab is ready to assist on your journey.
