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From Paid-Dependence to Strategic Growth — Corporate Class Inc.’s Digital Transformation Journey

Executive Summary

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Corporate Class Inc., a global executive coaching firm led by Diane Craig, partnered with Leap Digital to rebuild its digital foundation and evolve from ad-reliant marketing to a scalable, insights-driven growth engine. At the outset, the company had no CRM, poor analytics, underperforming content, and unclear ROI from paid campaigns.

Over a four-year partnership, Leap Digital implemented a full HubSpot suite, developed an SEO-first content strategy, and transformed digital reporting with closed-loop attribution. These efforts eliminated paid search dependency, elevated organic traffic to become the #1 lead source, and empowered Corporate Class to make confident, data-driven decisions — all while supporting key business pivots and strategic planning at the executive level.

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Client

Corporate Class Inc

Contact

Diane Craig, President

Industry

Executive Coaching, Leadership Training

Engagement Start

2019

Services Provided

SEO & Content Strategy, HubSpot Implementation, WebCare, Conversion Tracking, Strategic Marketing, Analytics, CRM Integration

About the CCI

About the Company

Corporate Class Inc., founded by Diane Craig, delivers executive presence coaching, inclusive leadership development, and customized team training programs for clients around the world. The organization works with Fortune 100 companies, senior leaders, and HR departments to enhance performance, confidence, and communication across corporate cultures and industries.

Challenges

Before working with Leap Digital, Corporate Class faced a number of foundational issues blocking sustainable growth:

Overreliance on paid search with no clear ROI

No visibility into what channels were converting leads

No CRM or marketing automation system in place

Blog content that didn’t align with SEO strategy

Low-performing mobile and desktop user experiences

A general lack of confidence in reporting and results

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Our Solutions

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SEO & Content Strategy

We introduced a structured content strategy rooted in search intent:

  • Created pillar content and topic clusters targeting executive leadership terms
  • Designed SEO-optimized landing pages to convert visitors into registrants
  • Produced blog visuals and on-page elements to improve UX and branding

Analytics & Reporting

To enable accurate decision-making, we rebuilt the analytics infrastructure:

  • Implemented GA4 and full conversion tracking
  • Connected all marketing channels to closed-loop attribution
  • Tracked event-level engagement to understand user behaviour

HubSpot CRM & Automation

We deployed the full HubSpot suite to centralize operations:

  • Rolled out HubSpot Sales and Marketing Hubs
  • Designed custom workflows, lead nurturing, and forms
  • Provided teamwide training for daily CRM use, reporting, and engagement

WebCare & UX Optimization

We overhauled the website’s technical health and visual experience:

  • Boosted SEMrush Health Score to 97%
  • Improved course layout and navigation to drive conversions
  • Standardized mobile and desktop views for accessibility and speed

Strategic Guidance & Business Realignment

Using analytics insights, we led a major strategic pivot:

  • Identified that Facebook leads weren’t converting, despite high volume
  • Shifted from a B2C-style model to B2B targeting (HR leaders, execs)
  • Repositioned campaigns, content, and nurturing to serve corporate buyers
  • Supported three business pivots with new messaging and service positioning

Outcomes & Impact

Metric Result
Lead Source 100% of leads now come from SEO and email nurturing
Paid Ads No longer required — fully phased out
Organic Traffic Now exceeds 7,000 sessions/month
Engagement Rate 74.31% from organic traffic
Site Performance SEMrush Health Score improved to 97%
CRM Adoption Full HubSpot integration across teams
Attribution Closed-loop reporting implemented and in use
Strategic Involvement Leap Digital now supports Board-level strategy

Client Testimonial

“Domenic and his team at Leap Digital have always gone above and beyond to support Corporate Class. I appreciate the integrity, dedication, and personalized approach they bring to our business. They’ve been integral in helping us navigate challenges, aligning every marketing effort with our business plan, and ensuring that our digital presence truly reflects who we are.”

Diane Craig, President, Corporate Class Inc.

Conclusion

CCI Conclusion

Corporate Class Inc. transitioned from a marketing model driven by short-term ad spend to one powered by sustainable organic growth and marketing intelligence. With Leap Digital as a long-term strategic partner, the company not only upgraded its systems and content but also achieved true executive-level clarity in digital performance and planning.

Looking to make marketing a reliable growth engine — not just a cost centre? Let’s talk.

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