From Reactive Referrals to Proactive Partnership Strategy in 120 Days

Before partnering with Certidia.

Landmark Technologies Corporation is a Colorado-based technical consulting firm specializing in Kubernetes platform engineering and site reliability engineering (SRE) for high-growth technology companies.

With 15 senior engineers and a strong track record of successful platform implementations, they had built an excellent reputation but struggled with predictable business growth.

Their team struggled with:

• Over-dependence on referrals, with 80% of revenue coming from word-of-mouth, creating unpredictable revenue cycles and long dry spells
• Misaligned prospect targeting, often pitched to startups without sufficient budgets or infrastructure complexity to justify their premium rates
• Lengthy qualification processes, spending months nurturing prospects only to discover they weren't ready for enterprise-grade platform solutions
• Competing on price rather than expertise, frequently losing deals to cheaper alternatives despite superior technical capabilities

They needed a systematic approach to identify companies with complex infrastructure challenges that required their specialized Kubernetes and SRE expertise, and decision-makers who understood the value of premium technical consulting.

The Results 💥

In just 120 days, we helped Landmark Technologies Corporation achieve:

• 63 qualified meetings with engineering leadership at Series B+ companies, directly targeting their ideal client profile
• A refined positioning strategy, connecting them with companies experiencing specific Kubernetes scaling challenges and platform reliability issues
• Enhanced deal quality and project scope, resulting in multi-phase engagements and long-term platform partnerships

$524,180

IN NEW REVENUE

IN 120 DAYS

The Strategy We Implemented

Challenge: Landmark's growth was entirely dependent on referrals and reactive inquiries. When asked about their business development, the founder admitted: "We just hope our current clients recommend us to others. We've never had a systematic way to find companies that need our level of expertise."

Our Solution: We developed a specialized intelligence system focused on identifying companies at the exact intersection of rapid growth and infrastructure complexity.

The Process:

1. Growth-Stage Targeting: We monitored Series B+ funding announcements and tracked companies posting multiple senior SRE/Platform Engineer roles, indicating infrastructure scaling challenges.
2. Technical Pain Point Identification: Using our Kubernetes expertise, we identified companies likely experiencing container orchestration bottlenecks, reliability issues, and platform engineering gaps.
3. Executive-Level Positioning: We crafted messaging for VP Engineering and CTO audiences, positioning Landmark as the solution to avoid the 12-18 month timeline of building internal platform teams.
4. Expertise Validation: Our technical team's deep Kubernetes knowledge allowed us to reference specific platform challenges and architectural decisions that immediately established credibility.

The Results in Detail

Month 1: Strategic Foundation

• 8 qualified meetings scheduled
• 2 comprehensive platform assessments completed
• $75K initial pipeline established

Month 2: Scaling Momentum

• 15 qualified meetings scheduled
• 4 multi-phase proposals submitted
• $165K additional contracted revenue

Month 3: Market Penetration

• 19 qualified meetings scheduled
• 6 active engagements running simultaneously
• $195K incremental revenue closed

Month 4: Optimization & Growth

• 21 qualified meetings scheduled
• 3 six-figure platform implementations contracted
• $524K total new revenue achieved

Key Performance Metrics:

• Target Accuracy: 89% of meetings were with companies that had $500K+ infrastructure budgets
• Proposal Rate: 92% of qualified meetings resulted in formal proposals or assessments
• Average Deal Size: 340% increase from $45K to $153K per engagement
• Client Retention: 78% of projects led to ongoing retainer relationships

The Replies We Generated

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What Made This Transformation Possible 🚀

Hyper-Focused Targeting: Instead of generic "companies that might need DevOps help," we identified organizations with specific Kubernetes scaling challenges and platform reliability requirements that matched Landmark's expertise exactly.

Growth-Stage Intelligence: We tracked funding announcements and team expansion patterns to identify companies entering the infrastructure complexity phase where Landmark's services become essential.

Technical Authority Positioning: Our messaging demonstrated deep understanding of container orchestration challenges, immediately differentiating Landmark from generic DevOps consultants.

Executive-Level Engagement: We connected directly with technical executives who had budget authority and understood the strategic value of platform engineering investments.

Outcome-Focused Conversations: Every interaction focused on business outcomes (reliability, scalability, developer productivity) rather than technical features.

Client Testimonial

"Certidia fundamentally changed how we think about business development. Before working with them, we were completely reactive - hoping for referrals and taking whatever came our way. Now we're proactively connecting with high-growth companies that genuinely need our platform engineering expertise. The quality of opportunities is incomparable. We're working with Series B and C companies that have real infrastructure challenges and budgets to match. Isaac's team understands both the technical depth of what we do and the business context of when companies need it. In 4 months, we've built more qualified pipeline than we generated in 2 years of hoping for referrals."

— Sarah Kim, Founder & Principal Engineer, Landmark Technologies Corporation

The Business Transformation

Before Certidia:

• 100% reactive business development
• Inconsistent revenue with 3-6 month gaps between projects
• Competing primarily on price with generic DevOps firms
• Average project size: $45K with limited scope

After Certidia:

• Systematic pipeline of qualified platform engineering opportunities
• Predictable revenue with 6-month forward visibility
• Premium positioning as Kubernetes platform specialists
• Average project size: $153K with multi-phase implementations

Strategic Impact:

• Team Utilization: Increased from 60% to 95% with consistent project flow
• Premium Positioning: Able to charge 40% higher rates as recognized specialists
• Geographic Expansion: Opened opportunities in Toronto and Seattle markets
• Service Evolution: Developed new SRE retainer offerings based on market demand

The Bottom Line: Landmark Technologies Corporation transformed from a referral-dependent consultancy to a market-leading platform engineering firm with predictable growth and premium positioning in the Kubernetes ecosystem.

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About Landmark Technologies Corporation:
Colorado-based platform engineering consultancy specializing in Kubernetes orchestration, site reliability engineering, and cloud-native platform development. Founded in 2020 by former Google and Netflix engineers, they've designed and implemented container platforms for 40+ high-growth technology companies across North America.