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The secret to unlocking profitable growth

Here's the hard truth: acquiring new customers is getting more expensive every day. But what if your growth strategy didn't depend on constantly finding new buyers?

Stimulate helps eCommerce brands build sustainable growth through strategic customer retention by transforming your existing customers into your most valuable asset.

  • Min project size
    $5,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $100 - $149 / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    Tampa, FL
  • Year founded
    Founded 2020
  • Languages
  • Timezones

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $5,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.9 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Stimulate offers good value for cost, fitting clients' budgets while delivering excellent results. Clients noted significant revenue increases and high-quality service, with project teams of 2-5 members. Specific costs were not disclosed, but satisfaction with pricing was a common theme across reviews.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $50,000 - $199,999 based on 1 review
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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    Stimulate Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 5.0
    • Cost 4.9
    • Willing to Refer 4.1

    Top Mentions

    Review Highlights

    • Client Workflow Integration Concerns

      A client expressed concern about having to adopt Stimulate's internal workflows and platforms, which could fragment their team's work. This suggests a potential area for Stimulate to consider adapting more to client preferences.

    • Creative and High-Quality Deliverables

      Stimulate is recognized for its creative excellence, delivering high-quality design and branding that surpasses client expectations. Their work is consistently described as thoughtful and deliberate, contributing to successful outcomes.

    • Exceptional Project Management

      Clients consistently praise Stimulate's project management skills, noting their organization, punctuality, and ability to meet deadlines. Their proactive communication and responsiveness have been key to successful collaborations.

    • Adaptability to Client Needs

      Stimulate is noted for its flexibility and ability to adapt strategies to evolving client needs. They offer solutions proactively and ensure alignment with business goals, providing a tailored approach for each client.

    • Effective Data-Driven Strategies

      The team excels in using data-driven insights and predictive analytics to enhance personalization and audience targeting, leading to improved click-through rates and increased email-driven revenue for clients.

    • Positive Client Relationships

      Clients appreciate Stimulate's culture fit, alignment of company values, and the enjoyable working relationship. The team is described as smart, nice, and genuinely invested in client success, fostering long-term partnerships.

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    Email & SMS Marketing for Consumer Products Co

    • Ecommerce Marketing Email Marketing SMS Marketing
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2024
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    4.5

    "We've worked with at least four other email agencies, and Stimulate is the only one I'd go back to in a heartbeat."

    Jan 28, 2025
    CEO, Hypothetical Brands
    Jason Feinberg
    Verified
    • eCommerce
    • 11215 Brooklyn, NY
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Stimulate managed email and SMS marketing campaigns for a consumer products company. The team optimized flows and automations and coordinated the client's sale events.

    Ecommerce Marketing for Prepared Food Company

    • Email Marketing
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    1.0

    "They went above and beyond in helping to pinpoint growth opportunities."

    Dec 19, 2024
    Executive, FireRoad Foods Co.
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Food & Beverage
    • New York City, New York
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Stimulate provides email marketing services for a prepared food company. The team has set up various email flows, from client acquisition to long-term customer retention and monthly campaigns.

    Email & SMS Marketing Services for Beauty & Cosmetics Co

    • Email Marketing SMS Marketing
    • Confidential
    • Mar. 2025 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0
    "They are creative, thoughtful, and deliberate in all of the work they have done for us."
    Dec 3, 2025
    CCO, Temptu
    Samantha Mandor
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • East Boston, Massachusetts
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Stimulate provides email marketing services for a cosmetics company. The team creates and schedules email and SMS campaigns, comes up with creative promotions, and reviews performance metrics.

    SMS & Email Marketing for Beauty & Cosmetics Retailer

    • Email Marketing Marketing Strategy SMS Marketing
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2022 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Stimulate has balanced their own growth while continuing to deliver exceptional quality deliverables."

    Dec 20, 2024
    Former President, Skinmedix
    Aaron Kozol
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Naples, Florida
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Stimulate provides email marketing and SMS marketing services for a beauty and cosmetics retailer. The team designs and sends periodic email campaigns, implements automation flows, and creates popups.

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    Retention Marketing (Email, SMS, & Direct Mail)

    We transform customer retention through expertly integrated email, SMS, and direct mail campaigns. By combining data-driven personalization with strategic automation, we turn first-time buyers into loyal customers. Our proven approach increases customer lifetime value and delivers sustainable, predictable revenue growth for brands ready to scale.

    Small

    Essential retention setup for steady growth.

    $5,000 /month
    • Email Mail Marketing
    • SMS Marketing
    • Email Marketing Tool Setup
    • Subscriber Form Setup
    • Contact List Development

    Large

    Turbo-charged execution for maximum growth.

    $9,700 /month
    • Email Mail Marketing
    • SMS Marketing
    • Direct Mail Marketing
    • Email Marketing Tool Setup
    • Subscriber Form Setup
    Features

    Small

    $5,000

    /mo

    Medium

    $6,500

    /mo

    Large

    $9,700

    /mo

    Email Mail Marketing

    SMS Marketing

    Direct Mail Marketing

    Email Marketing Tool Setup

    Subscriber Form Setup

    Contact List Development

    Audience Segmentation

    Copywriting

    Conversion focused copywriting that drives results and sounds authentically like your brand

    Conversion focused copywriting that drives results and sounds authentically like your brand

    Conversion focused copywriting that drives results and sounds authentically like your brand

    Email Template Creation

    Custom onbrand emails designed to engage your audience and drive results

    Custom onbrand emails designed to engage your audience and drive results

    Custom onbrand emails designed to engage your audience and drive results

    Number of Campaigns

    Up to 8 segmented campaigns per month

    Up to 17 segmented campaigns per month

    Up to 20 segmented campaigns per month

    Number of Automations

    Up to 6 automated flows built upfront and another 6 developed over time with ongoing optimization afterward

    Up to 9 automated flows built upfront with another 9 developed over time and continuously optimized

    Up to 16 automated flows built upfront with another 8 developed over time and continuously optimized

    Email Marketing Calendar

    Analytics Setup and Tracking

    Reporting

    Comprehensive reporting that tracks performance identifies trends and provides actionable insights to drive growth and optimize campaigns

    Comprehensive reporting that tracks performance identifies trends and provides actionable insights to drive growth and optimize campaigns

    Comprehensive reporting that tracks performance identifies trends and provides actionable insights to drive growth and optimize campaigns

    Small

    $5,000

    /mo

    Email Mail Marketing

    SMS Marketing

    Direct Mail Marketing

    Email Marketing Tool Setup

    Subscriber Form Setup

    Contact List Development

    Audience Segmentation

    Copywriting

    Conversion focused copywriting that drives results and sounds authentically like your brand

    Email Template Creation

    Custom onbrand emails designed to engage your audience and drive results

    Number of Campaigns

    Up to 8 segmented campaigns per month

    Number of Automations

    Up to 6 automated flows built upfront and another 6 developed over time with ongoing optimization afterward

    Email Marketing Calendar

    Analytics Setup and Tracking

    Reporting

    Comprehensive reporting that tracks performance identifies trends and provides actionable insights to drive growth and optimize campaigns

    Medium

    $6,500

    /mo

    Email Mail Marketing

    SMS Marketing

    Direct Mail Marketing

    Email Marketing Tool Setup

    Subscriber Form Setup

    Contact List Development

    Audience Segmentation

    Copywriting

    Conversion focused copywriting that drives results and sounds authentically like your brand

    Email Template Creation

    Custom onbrand emails designed to engage your audience and drive results

    Number of Campaigns

    Up to 17 segmented campaigns per month

    Number of Automations

    Up to 9 automated flows built upfront with another 9 developed over time and continuously optimized

    Email Marketing Calendar

    Analytics Setup and Tracking

    Reporting

    Comprehensive reporting that tracks performance identifies trends and provides actionable insights to drive growth and optimize campaigns

    Large

    $9,700

    /mo

    Email Mail Marketing

    SMS Marketing

    Direct Mail Marketing

    Email Marketing Tool Setup

    Subscriber Form Setup

    Contact List Development

    Audience Segmentation

    Copywriting

    Conversion focused copywriting that drives results and sounds authentically like your brand

    Email Template Creation

    Custom onbrand emails designed to engage your audience and drive results

    Number of Campaigns

    Up to 20 segmented campaigns per month

    Number of Automations

    Up to 16 automated flows built upfront with another 8 developed over time and continuously optimized

    Email Marketing Calendar

    Analytics Setup and Tracking

    Reporting

    Comprehensive reporting that tracks performance identifies trends and provides actionable insights to drive growth and optimize campaigns

    Our Story

    We started Stimulate because we saw eCommerce brands struggling with skyrocketing acquisition costs while ignoring their biggest asset—existing customers. While most agencies obsess over vanity metrics, we engineer retention strategies that actually increase customer lifetime value and grow your business. Our data-driven approach has helped dozens of brands unlock an average of 96% revenue growth in 90 days by making each customer worth 20% more.

    Meet the Team

    Randy McHugh

    Randy McHughFounder

    Randy McHugh is the founder of Stimulate, a retention-focused email and SMS agency helping eCommerce brands increase customer lifetime value. He specializes in engineering profitable retention systems that grow LTV and drive bottom-line growth.

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    Verified Client Reviews
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    Overall Review Rating
    4.9
    Source
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    Last Updated
    February 13, 2026

    Business Entity

    Business Entity Name Stimulate LLC
    Source Florida Division of Corporations
    Jurisdiction of Formation Florida
    Date of Formation June 24, 2024
    Status Active
    Last Updated December 14, 2024
    ID L24000284175

    Credit Report Results

    International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated December 14, 2024
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    815 Water Street TampaFL, United States 33602

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