Who is Scale to Sale Consulting?
We’re not just another agency promising growth—we're the partner that’s actually built and exited the kinds of businesses most people only consult for.
Led by Mark Crandall, a marketing agency founder who scaled and sold multiple construction companies, we specialize in managing digital and brand assets that generate both short-term cash flow and long-term valuation.
What makes us different?
We’ve been in your shoes. We’ve grown the thing, fixed the chaos, and walked away with real wins—not just pitch decks and PowerPoints.
At Scale to Sale Consulting, we manage:
Content ecosystems that drive inbound leads organically
SEO strategies that increase visibility and valuation across the internet
Testimonial-driven marketing systems that turn happy customers into your best closers
Automation stacks that reduce overhead and boost lifetime value
Course creation and or asset expansion
Get client bookings and create backlink/collaborations created.
Whether you’re a creator building brand equity, an artist selling digital assets, or a business prepping for exit—
we know what your brand is worth... and how to make sure the market does too.
Scaled 3 trades companies to $1M+ in under 18 months each
Executed 4 successful business exits, including a $5.1M sales contract
Creator of the Testimonial Waterfall system, driving organic growth through customer referrals. Get customers to sell for YOU!
Host of the Scale to Sale Podcast, sharing actionable business strategies for scaling and exiting
Signed Nef as a client
Maximize your returns
Your blueprint for building digital assets that scale — and sell. Powered by real-world exits, organic marketing strategy,
and systems that turn customers into your sales force. No fluff. No paid ads. Just scalable, sellable growth.
Now let’s talk about a band that isn’t just building music—they’re building a machine.
Dogs in a Pile aren’t winging it. They’re not “seeing where it goes.”
These guys are executing with the kind of discipline I’ve only ever seen in high-performing companies.
And the craziest part? They make it all look effortless. But behind the scenes, it’s a different story.
This really came to life for me at their show at the Brooklyn Bowl Philly show.
Let’s start with Ross.
Ross isn’t just the frontman—he’s the CEO.
This guy carries the weight of vision, brand, and quality control on his back without letting a single thread unravel. He’s got one eye on the crowd and one eye on the systems that keep the machine humming.
I watched them move city to city with a level of clarity and consistency that most $10M businesses wish they had.
Their Content Machine Is a Flywheel—Not a Fluke
Every set is filmed. Every moment is captured.
But it doesn’t stop at the GoPro.
They’ve got a repurposing rhythm that turns:
A live jam into a clip…
That clip into an IG Reel…
That reel into a fan-share magnet…
That magnet into merch sales and ticket conversions.
Most bands post content when they feel like it.
Dogs run a publishing engine.
It’s not random. It’s not reactive. It’s intentional.
It’s built off systems, not “vibes.”
And it’s working.
They Don’t Just Show Up—They Build Community
What impressed me most wasn’t just their musicianship (which is world-class).
It was how seriously they take the Dog Pound—their fan base.
From signing merch after shows to engaging with fans online, the way they interact is deeply generous. But again—it’s not sloppy. It’s built into the brand. It’s baked into the business model.
Their community-building isn’t just warm fuzzies—it’s a retention system.
Operational Flow That Would Put Startups to Shame
Travel. Gear. Soundcheck. Merch setup. Social. Fan engagement. Content uploads. Internal team comms.
All of it flows.
I watched them pull off what felt like a 30-person operation with a fraction of the staff—and zero chaos.
That doesn’t happen on accident.
They’ve got SOPs, they’ve got delegation, and they’ve got buy-in from every single bandmate.
What This Means for You (Yes, You)
Whether you're a band, a business, or a solo founder juggling twelve spinning plates:
Your brand doesn’t need more followers. It needs a system.
Your marketing doesn’t need to be louder. It needs to be consistent.
Your growth doesn’t need more capital. It needs more clarity.
Dogs in a Pile are showing up like a touring company with product-market fit.
Not because they sold out—but because they built up.
I took notes. I shared them with Nef. Then we built the framework.
What they’re doing can be replicated in any industry.
You just need to stop handing your traffic to Ticketmaster and your reach to algorithms—and start building assets that compound.
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