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Not Your Mama's Market Research Company.

Confident Growth.
Actionable Insights.

Marketing leaders are under pressure to deliver more with flat or shrinking budgets.
At Guidance Grove, we uncover what your audience truly values so every dollar works harder.

You’ve been here before

The moment you launch a campaign, only to watch performance stall by week two.

The moment your CFO says “do more with less” — again.

The moment you realize the last research report gave you data, but not direction.

The moment your team looks at you for answers you don’t have.

Flat budgets don’t have to mean flat results.

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Meet your research partner

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Founder of Guidance Grove Research has spent 20 years inside the world of market research. She’s worked with scrappy startups and Fortune 500s alike, helping leaders make sense of shifting customer demands and unpredictable budgets.
 

Sam combines quiet confidence with deep expertise - bringing empathy, integrity, and a proven Audience Immersion Method (AIM) to every engagement. She knows the pressure you’re under because she’s helped countless leaders carry it - and turn it into growth.

The Plan

our AIM Framework

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1. Immerse

We dive deep into your audience with our AIM Framework.

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2. integrate

We uncover what drives decisions and what customers are truly willing to pay for.

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3. move

We deliver clear, actionable next steps to maximize your marketing performance.

Without Guidance Grove

campaigns continue to underperform.

Budgets shrink while expectations rise.

Competitors who know their audience pull ahead.

Your team loses confidence in your leadership.

With Guidance Grove

Campaigns perform with clarity and precision.

Every dollar in your budget is maximized.

Your competitors chase trends while you lead with insight.

You stand out as the marketing leader who delivers results under pressure.

Testimonials

Dr. Anita McCoy 

Bethany Seymour

Debbie Wright

Ready to turn research into results?

You don’t need another 50-page report. 
You need clarity, confidence, and a partner who makes every insight actionable.

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Community & Values-Driven Approach

We prioritize sustainability, innovation, and data-driven decision-making.

Actionable Recommendations

Every report includes clear next steps for implementation.

Big-Firm Expertise, Small-Business Accessibility

We offer Fortune 500-level research to match the size of your business challenge.

Custom Insights, Not Generic Reports

We deliver research that aligns with your business goals.

Why Choose Our Market Research Company?

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Vision

Marketing Clarity. Campaign Confidence. Sustainable Growth.

Imagine a world where your campaigns land, your budget stretches further, and your team looks to you with confidence. That’s the power of aligning your strategy with your audience.

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