Brainstorm International

What Brainstorm International does

Brainstorm International is a privately held, founder-operated digital marketing and website design agency based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, focused on micro-businesses and solo practitioners in the United States. Founded in 1998 and led by Owner & CMO Chris Trezise (28+ years in marketing and design), the company delivers a Zero-Risk Website offering: a 5-page custom WordPress site built on the DIVI Elegant Theme with a lifetime theme subscription, priced at a $750 one-time development charge plus a $40/month hosting, SSL, and unlimited-update subscription. The underlying technology stack is WordPress with DIVI, augmented by three custom GPTs published on ChatGPT (Web Intake GPT, Keyword SEO Coach GPT, Micro-Community Automation GPT) that automate client intake, SEO coaching, and community management.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led via a 15-minute discovery call funnel and is supplemented by a two-tier Referral Partner Program (Pass-Through at 15% commission and White-Label) and a network of Micro-Communities spanning Knoxville B2B, B2B USA, Vitality Connections (health/wellness), Property Pros (real estate), and Knox Home Repair. Target segments are health, wellness, and B2B service professionals, with named customers including the New Mexico Chiropractic Association, Saylor Chiropractic, Urban Botanicals, and other small practices.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time project fees with a recurring $40/month managed hosting subscription. The firm is a single-LLC, single-operator business (1–10 employees, no institutional funding, no parent company), with revenue undisclosed and customer logos concentrated in SMB/individual clients rather than enterprise accounts.

Name

Brainstorm International

Legal name

Brainstorm International LLC

Website

https://bsimedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brainstorm International is a founder-operated, Tennessee-based digital marketing agency that designs Zero-Risk WordPress websites and managed hosting for U.S. micro-businesses in the health, wellness, and B2B service sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Development: One-time website design and development services with $750 one-time development charge. Includes 5-page custom designed web pages and standalone WordPress theme with lifetime subscription.
2. Monthly Hosting & Maintenance: Recurring monthly subscription at $40/month covering website hosting, SSL security certificate, and client update requests. Ongoing managed service with no limits on update requests.
3. Referral Partner Program: Pass-through referral partners receive 15% commission on new client revenue. White-label partners receive vendor pricing. Lead referrals earn $50 per closed client.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brainstorm International designs and builds websites for small businesses, particularly health/wellness and B2B service professionals, using a "Zero-Risk Website" guarantee model where clients pay a one-time $750 development charge plus $40/month for fully-managed hosting, SSL security, and unlimited update requests. The company also offers AI-powered GPT tools (Web Intake GPT, Keyword SEO Coach GPT, Micro-community-gpt) for client intake, SEO coaching, and micro-community management, along with curated micro-community networking pods for professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero-Risk Website: A website design guarantee program where clients pay only when completely satisfied with the design.
• Digital Marketing System
• Web Intake GPT
• Keyword SEO Coach GPT
• Micro-Community Automation GPT

Products and services

• Zero-Risk Website A small business website design and fully-managed growth system where customers pay nothing until completely satisfied with the completed design. Includes 5 custom-designed web pages built on a standalone WordPress DIVI Elegant Theme with lifetime subscription, plus $750 one-time development charge. Targeted at health, wellness, and B2B service professionals.
• Website Hosting & Maintenance Monthly website hosting, maintenance, and SSL security service at $40/month. Includes client update requests handled via phone, text, or email with no limits on requests. Provides ongoing managed service for small business clients.
• Web Intake GPT A step-by-step website intake assistant that interviews business owners and creates a clear creative brief, sitemap, and content checklist for Zero-Risk Website projects. Available as a public GPT on ChatGPT.
• Keyword SEO Coach GPT A friendly SEO co-pilot that helps users choose the right keywords, understand search intent, check competitors, and optimize pages without needing to be a web developer. Available as a public GPT on ChatGPT.
• Micro-community-gpt (MCA) A tool that helps run high-performance micro-communities with weekly prompts, accountability, and a scoreboard for tracking wins and co-marketing results. Available as a public GPT on ChatGPT.
• Micro-Communities Small, curated professional networking pods with like-minded growth mindsets targeting common client niches, each with exclusive seats. Includes co-marketing, referrals, shared knowledge, and accountability support. Operates community hubs such as Knox B2B (knoxb2b.com), B2B USA (b2busa.net), Vitality Connections (vitalityconnections.com), and Property Pros (propertyprosmc.com).
• Referral Partner Program Two referral partnership models: Pass-Through (15% commission on new client revenue) and White-Label (special vendor pricing for affiliates who incorporate Brainstorm services into their offerings). Requires $3,000 annual minimum project volume; lead referrals earn $50 per closed client.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-risk guarantee ensures no payment until complete client satisfaction

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Knox B2B Micro-CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnoxville-based B2B micro-community network where Brainstorm International participates as a member and service provider. Provides collective audience reach and referral opportunities among B2B professionals.
• B2B USA Micro-Community HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective B2B micro-community hub connecting businesses across the US. Brainstorm International provides marketing services to community members.
• Vitality Connections Micro-CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness professionals micro-community hub. Brainstorm International serves as the digital marketing partner for collective audience building among wellness practitioners.
• Property Pros Micro-CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate professionals micro-community hub. Brainstorm International provides website and marketing services to real estate professionals in the community.
• microcommunity.netcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarketing and community development system platform supporting all micro-communities. Brainstorm International helps members build authority and generate leads through structured collaboration.
• businessgrow.cosupportingGTM or Marketing Partner52-week marketing action plan supporting small business owners with daily/weekly activities, email and phone support, and professional team leadership. Related marketing service ecosystem.
• Google CalendarsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for scheduling discovery calls and appointments. Clients book through Google Calendar links.
• WordPress / DIVI ThemecoreTechnology or IntegrationCore website platform using WordPress with DIVI Elegant Theme. Includes lifetime theme subscription for all client websites.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Blue Frog Marketing: Digital marketing agency providing web design, SEO, and managed marketing for SMBs across multiple verticals. Comparable service mix and recurring-revenue structure.
• Coalition Technologies: Full-service digital agency offering web design, SEO, and managed marketing retainers. Comparable in offering the kind of recurring SEO + website care package Brainstorm provides at $40/mo.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Digital marketing agency providing web design, SEO, and managed hosting-style services to small and mid-sized businesses. Direct competitor in the SMB web design + recurring marketing space.
• SmartSites: Web design and digital marketing agency serving SMBs with custom website builds and ongoing SEO services. Closely aligned offering to Brainstorm's Zero-Risk Website plus monthly maintenance model.
• WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency offering website design, SEO, and recurring managed marketing services to SMBs. Comparable business model with a heavier team and broader service catalog than Brainstorm.
• Big Drop Inc: Web design and branding agency focused on custom websites for SMBs and mid-market clients. Comparable on custom design delivery, though typically project-priced rather than subscription-hosted.

Broad incumbents

• GoDaddy: Mass-market website builder, hosting, and domain provider with a pro-services arm (GoDaddy Pro) targeting SMBs. Competes with Brainstorm on DIY and full-service website + hosting bundles at lower price points.
• Squarespace: DIY website builder targeting entrepreneurs, wellness professionals, and creators — exactly Brainstorm's customer segment. Substitutes for the do-it-yourself portion of the market at a $16-$40/mo subscription.
• Wix: Major DIY website platform with AI-assisted site creation (Wix ADI) and a marketplace of designer partners. Competes both directly (Velo/Studio) and via partner designers who replicate Brainstorm's service.

Emerging players

• 99designs: Freelance design marketplace referenced in Brainstorm's own customer testimonials as the alternative a client tried before choosing Brainstorm. Direct substitute at the design step of the funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/brainstormintl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brainstorm-international
• Xx.com/brainstorm1to1

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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