Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the Mercenary Collective?
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A collective of experienced strategists, creatives, producers and specialists who come together around the right projects. No giant agency infrastructure. Just really talented people doing what they do best. For you.
How do you differ from a typical agency?
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Fewer layers. Less overhead. Direct access to the people actually doing the work. We build the team around your project instead of fitting your project into whatever team happens to be available. Smart and efficient, what a crazy concept right?
What is the caliber of your talent?
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Um, pretty damn good. Our collective includes award-winning professionals with decades of experience across categories like automotive, CPG, fintech, healthcare and more. They’ve created sustainable business outcomes and have built brands, led teams and created work recognized by the Clios, Effies and all the other tasty shows. Most importantly, they know that marketing exists to help businesses solve problems and grow.
What specific services are offered?
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Strategy. Research. Branding. Creative. Content. Digital. AI. Production. And plenty in between. Every project is different, so we assemble the people and capabilities around what yours actually needs. Check out the What We Do section for a deeper dive.
Who is your ideal client partner?
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Clients who value experience, good thinking and honest collaboration. You don’t have to agree with everything we say. In fact, that would be a little weird. The best work usually comes from clients and creatives who trust each other enough to challenge each other.
How are project teams assembled?
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You tell us what you’re trying to accomplish. We figure out who the project needs and introduce you directly. Need one person? Great. Five? Also great. You’ll know who’s doing the work, and you’ll have a say in who’s on the team. (Which is also great).
How does your pricing model work?
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No commissions. No one-size-fits-all fees. No mystery math. Pricing is transparent and based on the people, scope and resources your project actually needs.
How fast can we begin our project?
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Pretty quickly. Once we understand the scope, we identify the right people, check availability and get moving. Timing depends on the project and the people it requires, so we won’t promise “tomorrow” when the honest answer is next Wednesday by lunchtime.
How do you handle confidentiality?
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It’s paramount. Our people are accustomed to working under NDAs and handling confidential client information. We’ll follow your company’s legal and security requirements when needed.
Can I rehire the same talent later?
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Absolutely. In fact, we hope you do. If you find people from our collective that you love working with, keep working with them. Great relationships tend to make great work.