Ramblin Jackson

What Ramblin Jackson does

Ramblin Jackson, Inc. is a privately held, 100% remote digital marketing and branding agency headquartered in Colorado (Denver/Boulder with a video production studio in Lyons) that serves exclusively the U.S. green industry — landscaping companies, lawn care providers, snow and ice management firms, arborists, and garden centers. Founded approximately in 2013 (per company timeline), the firm has served 700+ clients over an 11-year operating history and operates with 11-50 employees under founder/CEO Jack Jostes. Ramblin Jackson has no external funding; ownership commentary indicates a bootstrapped, founder-controlled entity.

The firm's core product is a three-phase annual marketing engagement: a $797 (or $2,997 for Orchard Tier / $10M+ revenue clients) Digital Marketing Audit with custom video analysis by the CEO, followed by a 12-month Annual Plan project at $2,800-$6,500 per month covering custom WordPress website design (using the proprietary Landscaper Pro theme), local SEO, branding via the Hell Yes Customer workshop, and the Tree of Good Fortune site-architecture methodology. After launch, clients move into a recurring Growth Plan at $1,850-$4,500 per month for ongoing account management. Premium clients are upsold into the Wild Frontier Program (mastermind + private events). Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, anchored by free personalized website review videos, a weekly podcast (The Landscaper's Guide, top 25% on Buzzsprout), two Amazon best-selling books, and CEO speaking slots at NALP, GIE EXPO, TNLA, and Farwest. Customer logos span SMB through enterprise ($10M+ Reinhart Landscaping & Snow), with 97% retention through COVID and stated outcomes including 22-30% revenue lifts and 40-59% reductions in ad spend for cited case-study clients. The firm's stated vision is to become a $10 million marketing agency serving snow and landscape companies nationally.

Name

Ramblin Jackson

Legal name

Ramblin Jackson, Inc.

Website

https://ramblinjackson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ramblin Jackson is a bootstrapped, 100% remote U.S. digital marketing and branding agency that exclusively serves the green industry — landscaping, lawn care, snow/ice, arborists, and garden centers — via custom WordPress websites, local SEO, and recurring Growth Plans under founder/CEO Jack Jostes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Marketing Audit + Annual Marketing Plan: Initial engagement phase with a $797 investment for landscape marketing audit, custom video analysis by CEO Jack Jostes, detailed annual marketing plan, and a two-hour strategy meeting. For Orchard Tier clients ($10M+ revenue) the audit is $2997.
2. Annual Plan - Digital Marketing Project: 12-month project phase covering branding, SEO, website design and development. Monthly investment ranges from $2,800-$6,500 depending on scope. Most clients invest $3,500-$5,500/month for comprehensive packages including Branding, SEO, and Website Design.
3. Growth Plan Phase (Ongoing): Post-launch ongoing monthly marketing support including account management, reporting, content creation, and strategy updates. Year 2+ pricing ranges from $1,850-$4,500/month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ramblin Jackson is a digital marketing and branding agency that delivers done-for-you website design, local SEO, branding, video production, and sales process consulting exclusively to green industry businesses (landscapers, lawn care, snow and ice management, arborists, garden centers). Engagements begin with a Digital Marketing Audit + Custom Annual Marketing Plan (starting at $797), progress into a 12-month digital marketing project covering branding, SEO, and website design ($2,800–$6,500/month), and continue with an ongoing Growth Plan for monthly optimization ($1,850–$4,500/month).

Product overview

Ramblin Jackson is a digital marketing and branding agency specializing in the green industry. Their core offerings consist of website design and development (using custom WordPress themes), local SEO services, branding, and video production. They offer structured annual marketing programs with three phases: Digital Marketing Audit + Custom Annual Marketing Plan Creation (starting at $797), followed by a Digital Marketing Project phase ($2,800-$6,500/month for 12 months) covering their Landscaper Pro Package or Custom Website Design, and finally an ongoing Growth Plan Phase ($1,850-$4,500/month for years 2+). Additional products include the Wild Frontier Program, The Landscaper's Guide podcast, the Get FOUND Online and Tree of Good Fortune books, and keynote speaking services. The company operates a 100% remote workforce and serves clients throughout the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Landscaper's Guide: Weekly video podcast and YouTube show covering sales, marketing, and leadership for the green industry, hosted by CEO Jack Jostes
• Wild Frontier Growth Plan
• Get FOUND Online
• The Tree of Good Fortune

Products and services

• Landscape Marketing Audit + Custom Annual Marketing Plan One-time engagement producing a comprehensive marketing audit with scores across Foundation of Digital Marketing dimensions, a custom CEO video analysis by Jack Jostes, a detailed line-item annual marketing plan, and a two-hour strategy meeting. Standard pricing is $797; the Orchard Tier for $10M+ revenue clients with multiple service areas and established CRM is $2,997. Sold to landscaping business owners as the entry point into Ramblin Jackson's annual program.
• Landscaper Pro Website Design + SEO Package 12-month subscription Phase 2 engagement covering custom WordPress website design (Landscaper Pro theme), Hell Yes Customer Branding workshop, done-for-you copywriting, full SEO, Service Area Sitemap Architecture (Tree of Good Fortune), and website development. Pricing ranges from $2,800 to $4,500 per month for 12 months. Sold to landscaping companies seeking a mid-tier full-service website and SEO build.
• Custom Website Design & Visual Identity 12-month subscription Phase 2 premium engagement with a 5-step custom design process that includes wireframe, custom Photoshop design, custom development, SEO, branding, and copywriting. Higher-end scope includes video, custom branded process graphics, and/or full rebrand. Pricing ranges from $4,500 to $6,500 per month for 12 months. Sold to landscaping companies needing a premium custom website and visual identity build.
• Full Rebranding Package 12-month subscription Phase 2 premium offering combining full rebranding, custom website, photography, video, sales process design, and additional services. Pricing starts at $6,500+ per month for 12 months. Sold to landscaping companies seeking a comprehensive brand transformation.
• Growth Plan Phase (Year 2+ Ongoing) Ongoing subscription Phase 3 monthly marketing support delivered after website launch, including account management, monthly reporting, strategy meetings, content creation, review management, and annual audit and strategy updates. Year 2+ pricing ranges from $1,850 to $4,500 per month for 12 months. Sold to landscaping companies as ongoing optimization after the initial website and SEO build.
• Wild Frontier Program Exclusive growth program for landscaping companies that includes mastermind groups, private events, and intensive ongoing marketing support beyond the standard Growth Plan. Designed for high-growth landscaping operators looking for peer networking and accelerated strategy support; referenced by clients such as Matt Preuss / Cutting Edge Landscape Design, who grew from 5 to 12 employees and added $1M in revenue within the first year.
• Video Production Services Professional video production services including milestone videos, customer journey videos, promotional content, and brand videos, shot at the Ramblin Jackson studio in Lyons, Colorado. Sold to landscaping and snow & ice management clients to support marketing campaigns and customer experience programs.
• Keynote Speaking & Workshops Speaking and workshop delivery by Jack Jostes at green industry conferences and association events including GIE EXPO, NALP's LANDSCAPE Show, TNLA Expo, Farwest Show, and ProGREEN EXPO. Sold to industry associations and event organizers and used as a top-of-funnel lead generator for the agency's core services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Matt Preuss added $1 million in revenue within first year of Wild Frontier marketing plan, growing from 5 to 12 employees
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lawn & Landscape MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia coverage and client feature in Lawn & Landscape Magazine for client success stories. Part of earned media and credibility building.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationCore technology partner for SEO services, Google Ads management, Google Analytics, Google Maps optimization, and remarketing campaigns. Fundamental to service delivery.
• NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJack Jostes speaks at NALP events including ELEVATE Show. Company logo featured on NALP materials. Key industry association relationship for thought leadership and client acquisition.
• GIE EXPOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJack Jostes speaks at GIE EXPO, one of the largest green industry trade shows. Company logo featured on event materials.
• TNLA (Texas Nursery and Landscape Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJack Jostes speaks at TNLA events including Nursery/Landscape EXPO. Active association relationship for industry education and marketing.
• Farwest ShowcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJack Jostes speaks at Farwest Show, a major green industry trade show in the Western US.
• Farwest ShowcoreTechnology or IntegrationJack Jostes speaks at Farwest Show, a major green industry trade show in the Western US.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party payment processor for processing monthly payments on annual plans. PCI-DSS compliant payment processing.
• FacebookcoreTechnology or IntegrationUsed for remarketing campaigns and advertising services for clients. Part of digital marketing service delivery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boostability: Established white-label and direct SEO/digital marketing provider serving SMBs including local service businesses. Competes with Ramblin Jackson for local SEO budgets, though at lower price points and without green-industry specialization.
• Surefire Local: Marketing automation platform targeting local businesses with websites, SEO, reputation management, and lead nurturing. Comparable to Ramblin Jackson's local SEO and branding stack but delivered via SaaS-style platform rather than bespoke agency services.
• Scorpion: Large, well-capitalized digital marketing platform serving home services and local businesses with websites, SEO, advertising, and AI-driven lead generation. Overlaps with Ramblin Jackson on green-industry clients but at much greater scale and with technology-led delivery.
• Cardinal Digital Marketing: Performance marketing agency that has built vertical-specific practices (healthcare, home services) with deep domain expertise — directly analogous to Ramblin Jackson's vertical specialization strategy in a different end market.

Direct peers

• Mad Fish Digital: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, web design, content, and paid media for SMB and mid-market clients. Similar service portfolio, remote-first operations, and consultative sales motion to Ramblin Jackson.
• Lilo Social: Boutique digital marketing agency serving e-commerce and service brands with paid social, SEO, and creative. Comparable agency size and service mix (digital marketing + branding) though not green-industry focused.
• Wallaroo Media: Digital marketing agency focused on local and service businesses with strong emphasis on SEO and website design. Comparable in size and SMB service orientation, though not vertically specialized in the green industry.
• Gnome Advisor: Direct competitor explicitly named in Ramblin Jackson's own marketing collateral ('Good luck getting Gnome Advisor to do that'). Provides digital marketing and lead-generation services to landscapers and green-industry contractors, occupying the same vertical niche with overlapping offerings.

Others

• LSA (Landscape Service Associates): Industry association and buying group serving landscaping contractors with vendor programs, education, and operational support. Touches the same green-industry audience as Ramblin Jackson and is a potential channel partner or competitor for industry mindshare.
• NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals): Industry association where Ramblin Jackson's CEO regularly speaks and which features Ramblin Jackson in member materials. Functions as a strategic channel and credibility layer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ramblinjackson
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ramblinjackson
• Facebookfacebook.com/RamblinJackson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ramblin-jackson
• Instagraminstagram.com/ramblinjackson/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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