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Everything we do is about you, a business owner looking for a convenient and satisfying way to increase the number of qualified leads coming into your company, to close those sales, and to take care of those new customers so they refer others.

We have built more than a digital agency. Of course we provide the full range of digital marketing services, carried out by specialists with deep experience.

But we also offer something no other agency can offer: management and marketing consulting from one of the top marketers in the country.

Kristin Zhivago has helped literally hundreds of company leaders understand why their customers bought from them and how they bought from them.

Armed with this information, we can then work with you to “reverse-engineer” your successful sales so you can create new sales in quantity.

And everything we do involves the latest and most powerful marketing AI systems.

“Selling” is dead.

Kristin recognized early on, as the web emerged as a commercial medium, that traditional “selling” doesn’t really work—today’s buyers have all the tools they need (especially now, with AI) to make buying decisions.

These well-informed customers don’t want to be sold to.

What they want is for companies to make it easy for them to buy.

Viewing the buying process in that light changes everything—and gets your company on a clear, straightforward path to higher revenue.

Structured for your success.

Kristin founded Zhivago Partners in 2017 because she saw that well-established companies offering solid products and services were losing out to their more digitally-savvy competitors. Kristin has been working in the tech industry for decades and she has a deep working knowledge of digital marketing tools and methods.

Her experience as a revenue coach, performing sales and marketing turnarounds for companies of all sizes (the very small all the way up to IBM) convinced her that the best way for a company to keep its promises was to build a customer-pleasing infrastructure. 

That’s exactly what she has done at Zhivago Partners.

The first person she hired was an infrastructure manager. She then built Zhivago Partners to be totally responsive and scalable, using this structure:

See what our clients are saying...

I now have a more favorable impression of marketing in general. I’m confident about it because there are very actionable things to do. Marketing has shifted. We are now providing info directly to customers and educating them.

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Zhivago Partners is a full-service digital marketing agency. They cover every angle of digital marketing

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I enjoy working with Kristin and our project manager, and the entire team. A pleasant surprise for me is the continual promptness in terms of problem resolution. If we have an issue, I’m continuously impressed with the staff from a technical perspective, and on a personal level, their level of care and involvement. They’re open and available, and always there for us. That’s refreshing and much appreciated.

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It seems that most people you work with try to fit you into some kind of template they’ve created, which includes things that you don’t even need. Kristin doesn’t do that. She spends personal time with the owner and figures out where they’re at, and gently coaches them. She prioritizes what you need to do. If you have a cash flow issue, they work on short-term methods that bring in more leads. If you’re on life support, you don’t need to be working on how you’re going to lose 50 pounds this year. You need blood. That’s what she did with me. We did the most significant things first.

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I’m forever grateful for Kristin and all you’ve done. I think you guys are rock stars.

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The communication from them is top-notch.

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I would describe Zhivago Partners as a collection of well-qualified people who go out of their way to help you achieve your goals.

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“I needed help with sales and marketing, the language I was using, working on the website and providing the right information to people. I also needed to work on systems to help me capture and categorize leads, and follow up. Follow-up is an invisible problem. Most salespeople don’t follow up. I developed a system where I could be a resource. Not everybody is going to buy from you on your timeline, but if you just help them, they will eventually.”

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“Zhivago Partners has a very knowledgeable, tight-knit team that is very invested and dedicated to high client success rates, and providing top-notch service. They are very much interested not only in the client, but in the client’s experience.”

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“Kristin interviewed my customers and told me their Mindset when they’re looking for my product. That was a new concept for me. I didn’t even really understand my business until I started working with Kristin.”

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Our sales and marketing is now dialed in. We know who our customers are, we know what they like about us, we know how to communicate with them. We know how to find them. Now my biggest problem is building the team to support the demand, people who are aligned with our core values.

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“This is an A-Team. Zhivago stays relevant and on top of what you need to think about and handle when it comes to marketing. They really take an interest in their customers and understanding their business.”

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“I would describe Zhivago Partners as a collection of well-qualified people who go out of their way to help you achieve your goals.”

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Here’s your new team—some of the world’s best AI Experts, Data Analysts, Web Developers, Writers, Designers, Online Advertising Managers, SEO Wizards, Social Media Pros, and Project Managers—not to mention your own Revenue Coach—working to achieve your goals.
Kristin Zhivago - Zhivago Partners
Kristin
President, Revenue Coach
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Sandra
Managing Editor, Tech Projects
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Cindy Hull, Operations Manager, Zhivago Partners
Cindy
Operations Manager
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Aryn Koepke - Client Success Manger
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Client Success Manager
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Loreina Klevenski - Social Media - Zhivago Partners
Loreina
Social Media Manager
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Jordan
Digital Advertising
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Senior Developer
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SEO, Quality Assurance
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Louis
Campaign Manager
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Research Assistant
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Graphic Designer
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Writer
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Writer
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Liza Littlefield- Graphic Designer
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Developer, Designer
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What you will get when we start working together

Broad Industry Expertise: With decades of experience across various sectors, we bring a wealth of knowledge that transcends niche boundaries. Our team is equipped to navigate the complexities unique to your industry, ensuring your message reaches the right audience at the right time.

Customized Strategies for Success: We believe in the power of personalized marketing approaches. Our strategies are tailored to your specific business needs and goals, maximizing impact and efficiency.

Proven Results: Our comprehensive suite of services, from customer research to digital advertising and everything in between, is designed to boost your bottom line. We leverage innovative technologies and data-driven insights to keep you ahead of the competition. We measure results and discuss them in our regular meetings.

Continuous Support and Optimization: Our partnership doesn’t end at implementation. We continuously refine and optimize your marketing efforts based on real-time analytics, ensuring sustained growth and adaptation to market changes.

Our services include:

  • Revenue Coaching & Transformation
  • Customer, Competitive, and Market Research
  • Buyer Journey Mapping
  • Marketing Audits
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Website Design & Development
  • Email Marketing & Automation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Online advertising
  • Content Marketing
  • Video Production
  • Influencer Marketing
What we know and what we do will drive your revenue to new levels. Book your complimentary consultation with Kristin Zhivago today.
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Let's grow your B2B business, together.

Your first conversation with revenue coach Kristin Zhivago will be one of the best consulting calls you’ve ever had.
Kristin Zhivago - Zhivago Partners

Kristin

President, Revenue Coach

Kristin founded Zhivago Partners in 2017, after decades as a revenue coach; she helped CEOs and entrepreneurs grow their companies by understanding what their customers wanted to buy from them and how they wanted to buy it. 

Kristin has spent most of her career in the tech industry. When the web emerged as the sales and marketing venue for businesses, Kristin started doing marketing and sales department turnarounds for companies of all sizes, including IBM and Dow Jones. 

Now, she and her ZP team enjoy working with mid-size companies that have built solid businesses but need help with their digital marketing. She personally loves the fact that Zhivago Partners is “a safe place for nice people to work,” and thrives on the tech-driven fast pace of today’s markets. 

Kristin and her husband spent decades sailing together, including having a 48-foot catamaran built in South Africa and sailing it home to New England in 2009.

Sandra Ross - Managing Editor - Zhivago Partners

Sandra

Managing Editor, Tech Projects

Sandra has spent her entire career in the field of technology. Sandra began working as a technical writer, then moved into disaster recovery and systems design, implementation, and management.

Eventually, Sandra also began doing web design and development and served as Chief Technical Officer for a medium-sized manufacturing company. In 2012, Sandra decided to become a consultant and refocus her career on the type of work she enjoys most: content development and editing.

Cindy Hull, Operations Manager, Zhivago Partners

Cindy

Operations Manager

As operations manager, Cindy handles all of the backend financial responsibilities for the company, including accounts receivable. She is also very involved in infrastructure systems and decisions, including project management and analysis of cloud-based applications that we use to run ZP. 

Cindy spent 15 years in travel management and group travel. She has a bachelor of science from the University of Texas at Austin.

Aryn Koepke - Client Success Manger

Aryn

Client Success Manager

Aryn is one of our client success managers, dedicated to helping clients achieve their lead-generation goals through various appropriate digital marketing methods. She has spent ten years in legal and government positions, and five years in influencer marketing, social media, and brand research. 

She graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in HR management. She lives in Saint Charles, MO with her husband and two boys, and enjoys traveling, trying out new restaurants, and golfing.

Loreina Klevenski - Social Media - Zhivago Partners

Loreina

Social Media Manager

Loreina manages social media for multiple clients. She creates content and graphics for the various social channels, reflecting each client’s unique value and offerings. She also posts content onto client websites and alerts Google to the new content. 

Loreina started working as a virtual assistant some years ago, which helped her excel in many different areas. She has been a website moderator, project manager, customer service manager, personal assistant, email manager, data entry operator, and more. She has experience with eCommerce (Amazon and Shopify). 

Prior to becoming a virtual assistant, she worked in the pharmacy and criminal justice industry, as a probation officer and administrative assistant. She takes pride in her ability to solve problems and help the operations of Zhivago Partners run as smoothly as possible. 

Loreina has a degree in business administration, and lives in Texas with her three children and one grandchild.

Jordan Robarge - Online Advertising - Zhivago Partners

Jordan

Digital Advertising

Jordan runs the Google Ads campaigns for Zhivago Partners clients. He earned his Google Ads and Google Analytics Certifications in 2014. Before working for Zhivago Partners, Jordan worked for a wide variety of companies improving their Google Ads and Analytics accounts. 

Jordan takes a very practical and statistical approach to online advertising, constantly optimizing campaigns by making both small and strategic adjustments. 

Jordan also launched a food truck called Revival Chili in 2016, and has since grown his food business to two food trucks and a brick-and-mortar restaurant currently employing 10 people.

Jeff Stafford - Website Developer - Zhivago Partners

Jeff

Senior Developer

Jeff has been involved in the design, development, and deployment of custom websites, software systems, and network security for more than 20 years. His ability to listen, comprehend the vision, and deliver results sets him apart from others in his field. 

Jeff has served in various roles, including Senior Developer & Architect, IT Director, and Consultant. He has developed software systems used by the Department of Defense and has donated his time to assist with technology needs for Central American mission organizations. 

Jeff brings more than two decades of experience and expertise to every solution he delivers, while displaying a dedication and commitment reflective of his passion to use technology for the betterment of our society.

Michelle Weber, SEO, Keyword Research - Zhivago Partners

Michelle

SEO, Quality Assurance

Michelle has been working in WordPress and performing SEO work for 7 years. She is responsible for all of the competitive keyword research for all ZP clients, which serves as the foundation for all SEO-driven content that our writers produce. 

Michelle also conducts daily quality control for all clients, checking websites, online advertising, and email campaigns to make sure everything is operating as it should be. As a result, our clients have very few “site down” or “broken link” issues to deal with.

Louis Mennel - Online Advertising - Zhivago Partners

Louis

Campaign Manager

After graduating from Emory University, Louis spent 4 years in the solar industry, working his way from sales rep to regional manager where he was able to open a new territory and lead a team of 16. He then pursued entrepreneurship, first working at a fintech startup and eventually founding his own sustainability focused company. 

Louis is responsible for managing and optimizing a variety of digital campaigns, bringing valuable experience in growth marketing, sales, and customer service to our clients.

Jacquelyn - ZP Research Assistant

Jacquelyn

Research Assistant

Jacquelyn’s job experiences included many years of administrative duties before she landed the perfect job of raising and homeschooling her two boys. Once they grew up and moved on with their lives, she went back to work as the service manager for a crawlspace and foundation repair company. Helping others through difficult situations (she lives in hurricane country) is one of her passions.

Jacquelyn lives in the country in North Carolina with her husband and oldest son. They share their lives with two dogs, a parakeet, and a leopard gecko. Organizing is her love language, while her other loves are raising chickens, acrylic painting, jigsaw puzzles, and reading. Throw in making sure she keeps her boys on their toes, gardening, working in the yard, and getting her toes in the sand when she can, and her days are pretty full.

Mike Mintz, Videographer - Zhivago Partners

Mike

Videographer

Over the past decade, Mike has been producing both live action and animated videos for various brands and non-profits. He puts a special emphasis on understanding each company and their product in order to deliver optimal video branding. 

Outside of the branding space, Mike is an active filmmaker working on both documentary and narrative films.

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Emerald

Graphic Designer

Emerald is a graphic designer based in the Pacific Northwest. She has been designing professionally for more than 13 years. Her passion for her work shows through in her commitment to producing beautiful and relevant designs.  Emerald received a SAMMY Marketing Award for Best Sales Brochure for a brochure design for Allied Fire & Security, and also had the opportunity to design the Spokane Hoopfest Youtube Logo and the 2021 Bloomsday Finisher Medal. She is skilled in computer science, typography, multi-page layout designs, product advertisements, brand development, and communication. She also worked as a Print Manager for two years.  Her passion for art extends beyond the computer; she creates original paintings, makes jewelry, and even started her own Etsy store. Working in different mediums helps keep her inspired and motivated to continue doing the work she loves. Outside of work Emerald loves taking her two dogs out to explore, hiking the numerous trails around Spokane, and getting hooked into another book.

Kelly Zhivago Partners

Kelly

Writer

Kelly is a lifelong freelance writer. Her undying love for all things reading and writing began as soon as she was old enough to hold a book and has only grown with time. This fondness has caused her oldest friends, on many occasions, to use the affectionate introduction: “This is Kelly. She words good.” 

Once a jack-of-all-trades who dabbled in everything from psychology to personal training, she now specializes in tech and fintech topics, primarily for B2B companies. Kelly lives in Ohio with her husband, son, and two 60-pound lap dogs. Her hobbies include sustainable gardening and trying to get lost in the woods.

Joe - Zhivago Partners

Joe

Writer

Joe is an engineer who discovered writing as a passion. A background in technical consulting drives him to write articles that both inform and entertain. Born and raised near Chicago, Illinois, Joe has worked across the country and overseas, emphasizing strong communication as the key to successful projects and professional relationships. 

From hands-on experience in various industries, including civil engineering, energy systems, and environmental reporting, Joe enjoys connecting the dots across supply chains and stakeholders to make the world work a little better. When he isn’t consumed by his latest project, Joe enjoys unplugging in the great outdoors or reading a good book overlooking the prairie.

Liza Littlefield- Graphic Designer

Liza

Graphic Designer

Liza is an artist who thinks outside of the box and enjoys creating meaningful visuals. She uses graphic design to make information easier to understand, painting & drawing to express concepts, and writing & music to communicate experiences, ideas and poetry. Liza is attentive to detail, organized and able to adapt quickly. She graduated with a BFA from Parsons School of Design in NY and has worked on a wide range of professional projects.

Caitlin

Developer, Designer

Caitlin is a web developer specializing in WordPress. With more than 10 years of experience, she has worked on a wide range of websites from various industries. She enjoys the challenges of web development and learning something new with every project. 

Caitlin has a BA from Simmons College in Graphic Design and Marketing. She’s a Connecticut native but currently lives in South Carolina with her husband. In her free time she enjoys hiking, playing tennis, practicing yoga, and reading.

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