HIVE Strategy

What HIVE Strategy does

HIVE Strategy, legally operating as DGB LLC, is a Denver-area (Aurora, CO) growth consultancy and Diamond-tier HubSpot Solutions Partner founded in 2014 by Dustin Brackett. The firm sells professional services and recurring retainers centered on the HubSpot CRM platform, targeting mid-market and enterprise buyers in education, healthcare/medical, technology/SaaS, and financial services. Core offerings split into four lines: HubSpot Solutions (consulting, onboarding, CRM migrations, RevOps design, automation, reporting), Development & APIs (custom integrations and bespoke portals connecting HubSpot to external systems), AI-Powered Ecosystems (predictive insights, intelligent automation, and the proprietary CART framework for context-engineered AI workflows), and Growth Marketing (90-day sprint campaigns spanning demand gen, paid media, SEO, and content). A productized Fractional Admin service with three tiers (Essential at $2,000/month, Growth at $3,500/month, Enterprise at $8,000/month) provides recurring revenue, while scoped custom projects start at $5,000+ and marketing retainers run from under $10,000 to $25,000+ per month, all on month-to-month terms.

The technology stack is built around HubSpot's full suite (Marketing, Sales, Service, Content, Operations, Commerce, and Data Hubs) and extended through custom API integrations, n8n-based iPaaS workflows, Ask Elephant for AI data access, and a published AI methodology (CART). The company also operates a proprietary tool, MarketingGrader.AI (launched February 2025), which scores digital marketing maturity on a 0-100 scale by analyzing 500+ data points. HIVE maintains multiple HubSpot accreditations (Custom Integration, Onboarding) and Industry Specialist Badges (Higher Education, Software), supports both the Denver and Virtual HubSpot User Groups, and has published the CEO's book Market Like a Human as a content-marketing asset. Customers span CVS, ADA, Merative, PathAI, Emory University, Southern Nazarene University, KIPP schools, PaySpan, Smash My Trash, and others, with case studies claiming outcomes such as a 400% SQL increase (Bishop-McCann), 18% enrollment lift (Uplift Education), and 13.73x marketing ROI (Johnny's Backyard).

Name

HIVE Strategy

Legal name

DGB LLC

Website

https://hivestrategy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HIVE Strategy is a Diamond-tier HubSpot Solutions Partner founded in 2014 that sells HubSpot consulting, custom API integrations, AI-powered ecosystem design, and growth marketing services to mid-market and enterprise customers in education, healthcare, technology, and finance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Consulting

NAICS

Marketing Consulting Services (541613), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketing Automation & Lifecycle/Drip Campaign Management (MPAAAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

MLOps/LLMOps & Model Lifecycle Management Services (BPAEAHAH)

Keywords

• HubSpot implementation services
• CRM migration consulting
• Revenue operations consulting
• Custom API integrations
• Growth marketing campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. HubSpot Implementation & Consulting: End-to-end HubSpot consulting, onboarding (white-glove and consultative), CRM migrations, RevOps strategy, automation design, reporting/dashboards, and ongoing optimization. Revenue is generated through project-based fees and monthly retainers.
2. HubSpot Fractional Admin Retainers: Ongoing month-to-month retainers providing dedicated HubSpot admin support across three tiers: Essential ($2,000/mo), Growth ($3,500/mo), and Enterprise ($8,000/mo). Includes hours allocation, roadmap development, and prioritized execution.
3. Custom Development & API Integrations: Custom API integration and advanced HubSpot development solutions. Billed separately from standard packages as scoped project work. Typically starts at $5,000+ for projects outside standard retainers.
4. Growth Marketing Campaigns: HubSpot and AI-powered marketing campaigns run in 90-day sprints. Campaigns are structured as monthly retainers, with pricing varying based on scope and budget (some retainers $10,000+/month for larger accounts with 120 minutes of meeting time).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HIVE Strategy is a Diamond-tier HubSpot Solutions Partner delivering end-to-end HubSpot consulting, implementation, and custom integration services for mid-market and enterprise organizations. They design AI-powered HubSpot ecosystems, build complex custom API integrations connecting HubSpot to external platforms, and run growth marketing campaigns structured as 90-day sprints. They also offer tiered monthly fractional admin retainers (Essential $2,000, Growth $3,500, Enterprise $8,000) and have developed proprietary products including MarketingGrader.AI.

Product overview

HIVE Strategy is a Diamond HubSpot Solutions Partner offering a portfolio of professional services centered on the HubSpot platform. The core offering consists of HubSpot Solutions (consulting, onboarding, implementation), Development & APIs (custom integrations), AI-Powered Ecosystems, and Growth Marketing services. These are complemented by tiered HubSpot Fractional Admin retainers (Essential at $2,000/mo, Growth at $3,500/mo, Enterprise at $8,000/mo) that provide ongoing HubSpot support. Proprietary/sub-brand offerings include MarketingGrader.AI (AI-powered marketing analysis), the Ultimate Adoption Package (with Supered), free educational resources (RevOps Maturity Checklist, HubSpot AI Guide, HubSpot Buyer's Guide), and Dustin Brackett's book 'Market Like a Human'. The company also fosters community through Denver and Virtual HubSpot User Groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HubSpot Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 400% increase in SQLs for Bishop-McCann
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HubSpot (Platform Partner)coreTechnology or Integration · 26 June 2025HIVE Strategy is a Diamond-tier HubSpot Solutions Partner, one of the highest levels in HubSpot's partner program. They hold multiple HubSpot accreditations: Custom Integration Accreditation (June 2025), Onboarding Accreditation, and Industry Specialist badges for Higher Education and Software. They are among the top 4% of HubSpot agencies globally.
• SuperedcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2025HIVE Strategy partnered with Supered, the leading digital adoption platform built for HubSpot. The partnership launched 'The Ultimate Adoption Package,' combining HIVE's HubSpot programming, onboarding, and user training with Supered's in-the-moment adoption support embedded directly in the CRM experience. The partnership aims to solve CRM and process adoption challenges, with HIVE handling implementation and Supered providing the embedded training layer. Dustin Brackett serves as a Supered partner advocate, having published a review of the platform. The partnership was previewed in an April webinar and officially launched at SaaStock USA in Austin in May 2025.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SmartBug Media: Elite HubSpot Solutions Partner and one of the largest pure-play HubSpot agencies in the US, offering inbound marketing, sales enablement, and RevOps services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Direct competitor in the HubSpot implementation and growth marketing category.
• Bluleadz: HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner focused on inbound marketing, sales enablement, and HubSpot CRM implementation. Competes with HIVE for mid-market HubSpot consulting and managed services engagements.
• Square 2 Marketing: Long-standing HubSpot Solutions Partner offering inbound marketing, HubSpot implementation, and growth strategy services. Direct overlap with HIVE's service portfolio and target customer segments.
• Salted Stone: HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner providing HubSpot implementation, custom integrations, and growth marketing services. Operates in a very similar segment to HIVE with comparable retainer-based service models and mid-market/enterprise focus.
• New Breed Revenue: Top-tier HubSpot Solutions Partner specializing in revenue operations, CRM implementation, and growth marketing for B2B mid-market and enterprise clients. Direct competitor in the HubSpot Elite Partner tier.
• Webstacks: HubSpot Solutions Partner providing HubSpot implementation, web development, and RevOps services with a focus on B2B SaaS and technology companies. Overlaps with HIVE in custom integrations and enterprise client focus.
• Lynton Web Experts: HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner and HubSpot integrations partner providing CRM implementation, custom integrations, and marketing services. Strong overlap in the custom integration and development work that differentiates HIVE.
• Impact Plus: HubSpot Solutions Partner offering HubSpot onboarding, web design, and inbound marketing services to mid-market companies. Comparable in size and service mix to HIVE.

Emerging players

• Disruptive Advertising: Digital marketing agency that partners with HubSpot (and other platforms) to provide paid media, SEO, and lifecycle marketing. Adjacent competitor for the growth marketing and demand generation work HIVE offers.
• CIENCE: Outbound sales and marketing agency that integrates with HubSpot to deliver lead generation and growth marketing services. Less direct overlap than pure HubSpot partners but competes for the same mid-market and enterprise marketing budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HIVE_Strategy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmxeQhIS-s6N2bqbLICgBrw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HIVEStrategy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hive-strategy
• Instagraminstagram.com/hive_strategy

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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