Focused brand diagnostics without agency theater
A private, one-hour advisory session with Anna Kozlova to audit positioning roadblocks, evaluate naming options, and receive written tactical directives.
Diagnostic counsel directly with Anna Kozlova
Consultation sessions run exactly one hour, cost two hundred dollars, and conclude with written tactical directives within forty-eight hours. Most business owners facing brand confusion do not need an immediate five-figure agency contract. They need sixty minutes of unhurried, rigorous analysis from an experienced practitioner who can inspect their current market presence, point out where messaging breaks down, and outline the immediate sequence of corrective actions.
At Oak Merton on East 17th Avenue in Denver, we conduct diagnostic consultations as one-to-one working sessions. There are no sales assistants, no presentation slide decks, and no speculative sales funnels. We examine your existing identity collateral, dissect your customer conversion rates, review direct competitor claims in Colorado, and resolve the specific commercial impasse currently stalling your business.
Published fees and what each session delivers
The fee is fixed at 198 to 200 USD per 60-minute session. We do not bill consultation inquiries as open-ended retainers or speculative discovery calls. Prior to the session, you submit up to four pieces of current collateral or strategic questions. Anna Kozlova reviews these materials before your scheduled hour, ensuring every minute of your consultation is spent solving problems rather than reviewing background history.
Within forty-eight hours of your session concluding, the studio issues a concise, typed diagnostic memorandum. This document details observed brand liabilities, recommended messaging pivots, prioritized next steps, and guidance on whether your challenge requires in-house editing, copywriting, or a full Brand Strategy engagement.
Verified studio proof and operating track record
Oak Merton operates as a registered Colorado business, active and in good standing from 300 East 17th Avenue in Denver. Anna Kozlova has served as independent brand consultant and creative director since 2021, advising regional enterprises, craft manufacturing workshops, and professional partnerships across the Rocky Mountain region.
During 2026, the studio completed three foundational identity commissions alongside twenty private diagnostic sessions. Clients who began with a single diagnostic hour have successfully restructured complex partner negotiations, resolved split naming disputes among founders, and avoided costly mistakes prior to commissioning full visual systems.
Common diagnostic agendas addressed in session
A 60-minute consultation is engineered to tackle one focused structural challenge. Typical agendas selected by clients include:
- Identity Collateral Audit: Evaluating current logo assets, typographic hierarchy, and packaging proofs to pinpoint visual inconsistencies.
- Naming and Trademark Feasibility: Diagnostic review of candidate business or product names for phonetic clarity, category fit, and regional distinction.
- Value Proposition Clarification: Eliminating vague claims and rewriting your core elevator explanation for skeptical B2B buyers.
- Rebranding Feasibility and Scope: Determining whether your company truly needs a full rebrand or simply disciplined copy revisions.
“Consultation sessions run exactly one hour, cost two hundred dollars, and conclude with written tactical directives within forty-eight hours.”
The four-step consultation protocol
To guarantee maximum return on your investment, every consultation follows an exact operational rhythm:
Pre-Session Dossier Submission
Upon booking confirmation, you submit your website link, competitor references, and a brief description of the primary question. Anna Kozlova spends 30 minutes in advance reviewing these artifacts.
Live Diagnostic Investigation
We examine your challenge on screen or across our Denver drafting table. We dissect why current messaging fails to resonate, where pricing communicates weakness, and how competitors position against you.
Written Strategy Memorandum
Anna Kozlova writes a two-page executive directive outlining core diagnoses, key language adjustments, and a prioritized checklist of remedial tasks formatted for your team.
Execution or Project Transition
You implement the directives internally, or apply your 200 USD consultation fee toward a comprehensive Branding Package or full Brand Strategy engagement.
Who this consultation does not serve
We are clear about who should not book this session. This consultation is not a free agency pitch or speculative brainstorm. It is not designed for individuals seeking logo sketches on napkins or companies searching for casual reassurance rather than candid operational critique. If your team is unwilling to hear where current branding fails, the session will be unproductive.
For organizations ready to overhaul their entire corporate voice or identity system, explore our complete Services directory or review all standard fees on our Pricing page.
Reserve a diagnostic consultation session
Complete the form below to request session dates. Anna Kozlova reviews each inquiry and replies within one business day with appointment availability.