
About Pickup Studios
A Different Kind of Agency
Founded in 2019, Pickup Studios was built to fix what's broken in the traditional agency model. We're a fractional partner for growing businesses—filling critical gaps in marketing, strategy, product development, and HubSpot implementation without the overhead of full-time hires or bloated agency retainers.
We work fast, stay agile, and focus on projects where we can make a real impact.
Why "Pickup"?
The name comes from pickup sessions—the jam sessions musicians have for a night, or pickup basketball games where the right players come together to compete. We assemble the right team for your specific project and execute.
No endless planning cycles. No bureaucracy. Just results.


What We Do
We excel at:
- HubSpot implementation – CRM setup, automation, and optimization
- Fractional leadership – Strategic and marketing guidance without full-time costs
- Product innovation – Building and launching new products or services quickly
- SMB marketing – AI-powered marketing for small and medium-sized businesses
- Strategic consulting – Discovering new opportunities and unlocking growth
Our Team
We're a core team of strategists, designers, developers, and marketing experts, augmented by a network of specialists we bring in as needed—copywriters, photographers, animators, full-stack developers, AI automation experts, and more.
This model keeps us lean, flexible, and focused on what you actually need.
Who We Work With
We partner with businesses that:
- Have some internal capabilities but need specific gaps filled
- Are launching new products or entering new markets
- Need executive-level expertise without full-time commitment
- Want to move fast and avoid traditional agency bloat
- Value results over process theater
Ready to see if we're a fit?
Jim Smith
CEO / President
Mike Peterson
Chief Technology Officer
Jillian Sanders
CMO / Marketing Lead
