Question 1

What does Wake Hustle Grind do?

Accepted Answer

Wake Hustle Grind is a Cleveland-based marketing and digital solutions firm providing strategic marketing and communications, branding, website design and development, SEO and digital marketing, creative media production, public relations and community engagement, AI and business automation, workforce development and training, and data reporting. We support government, nonprofit, education, and commercial clients with end-to-end delivery from one team.

Question 2

Is Wake Hustle Grind a full-service marketing partner for public-sector organizations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Agencies, municipalities, school districts, and nonprofits can use Wake Hustle Grind as a single marketing and digital partner instead of coordinating separate strategy, design, web, media, and analytics vendors. A single account lead manages scope, schedule, deliverables, and reporting.

Question 3

Where is Wake Hustle Grind located?

Accepted Answer

Wake Hustle Grind is based in Cleveland, Ohio and serves clients across Northeast Ohio, the State of Ohio, and nationwide through remote delivery.

Question 4

Can Wake Hustle Grind deliver work remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Strategy, design, development, content, advertising, analytics, and training can all be delivered remotely using virtual meetings, shared project workspaces, and scheduled review milestones. On-site work such as photography, video, events, and in-person community engagement is available in the Cleveland region and by arrangement elsewhere.

Question 5

How does a project start?

Accepted Answer

Projects begin with a discovery consultation to define objectives, audiences, deliverables, timeline, compliance requirements, and evaluation criteria. From there we issue a written scope of work with deliverables, milestones, and pricing. Commercial engagements typically start with a $1,200 project kickoff retainer at a standard $85 per hour rate; publicly procured work is priced according to the solicitation's pricing format.

Question 6

How do you handle project management and reporting?

Accepted Answer

Each engagement has a named point of contact, a written scope of work, a milestone schedule, and an agreed reporting cadence. Deliverable reviews, revision rounds, and approvals are documented, and performance reporting is provided monthly or at milestones depending on the contract.

Question 7

What is your typical project timeline?

Accepted Answer

Timelines vary by scope. Small design and branding items can be completed in 24–48 hours, midsize branding and design work in one to two weeks, standard websites and landing pages from 24–48 hours up to four weeks, and full marketing campaigns or e-commerce platforms in four to eight weeks. Exact schedules are confirmed during kickoff or per the solicitation schedule.

Question 8

How do procurement teams contact Wake Hustle Grind?

Accepted Answer

Email wakehustlegrind@gmail.com or call/text 216-256-5118 with your solicitation number, scope summary, due date, and submission format. You can also submit a request through the quote and consultation forms linked from the government contracting page.

Question 9

Is Wake Hustle Grind a veteran-owned business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wake Hustle Grind is a veteran-owned small business with 51% or greater veteran ownership.

Question 10

Is Wake Hustle Grind VetCert-certified, SDVOSB, or VOSB-certified?

Accepted Answer

No. Wake Hustle Grind does not currently claim VetCert, SDVOSB, VOSB, or SBA certification. The company accurately represents itself as a veteran-owned small business with 51% or greater veteran ownership. This page will be updated if formal certification is completed and verified.

Question 11

Can a veteran-owned small business still be counted toward participation goals?

Accepted Answer

That depends entirely on the agency, program, and solicitation language. Some programs recognize self-represented veteran ownership; others require formal certification. Wake Hustle Grind states its ownership status accurately and leaves eligibility determinations to the contracting authority.

Question 12

Do you provide documentation of veteran ownership?

Accepted Answer

Ownership representations are made in official registrations and submitted forms. Supporting documentation can be provided to contracting officers on request in accordance with the solicitation's requirements.

Question 13

Where is veteran-owned status shown on the site?

Accepted Answer

Veteran-owned status appears in the government contracting hero, company overview, differentiators, contracting information block, and this FAQ section so procurement teams can confirm it quickly.

Question 14

Is Wake Hustle Grind registered in SAM.gov?

Accepted Answer

SAM.gov registration status is published on the government contracting page and kept current. When registration is active, the UEI and CAGE Code are listed alongside it. Until then, those fields are shown as pending rather than filled with placeholder numbers.

Question 15

What is Wake Hustle Grind's UEI?

Accepted Answer

The Unique Entity Identifier is listed in the SAM-ready company data block on the government contracting page once it has been assigned. No UEI is claimed before assignment.

Question 16

What is Wake Hustle Grind's CAGE Code?

Accepted Answer

The CAGE Code is published in the company data block once it is assigned through the registration process. It is shown as pending until then.

Question 17

Can Wake Hustle Grind respond to an RFP, RFQ, or RFI?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Send the solicitation number, scope of work, due date, submission portal, and any required forms. We confirm whether the scope matches our capabilities, identify any teaming needs, and respond with the required narrative, pricing, and past-performance sections in the requested format.

Question 18

How quickly can you turn around a bid response?

Accepted Answer

Simple quotes and RFQs are typically returned within two to five business days. Larger RFPs requiring narratives, staffing plans, and pricing worksheets generally require one to two weeks depending on page count and teaming requirements. Send the due date early so we can confirm feasibility.

Question 19

Do you accept purchase orders and government payment terms?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Purchase orders, contract-based invoicing, and standard net payment terms are supported. Invoicing formats, milestone billing, and required documentation are set during contract setup.

Question 20

Do you carry business insurance?

Accepted Answer

Insurance requirements are reviewed per solicitation and confirmed in writing during contracting, including certificate of insurance issuance and any additional insured requirements.

Question 21

What contract vehicles does Wake Hustle Grind hold?

Accepted Answer

Wake Hustle Grind does not claim GSA Schedules, IDIQs, or other contract vehicles it has not been awarded. Any awarded vehicles will be published in the certifications and contract vehicles section of the government contracting page.

Question 22

Can you provide a capability statement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A one-page capability statement covering the company overview, core competencies, differentiators, NAICS codes, veteran-owned status, and contact information is available from the resources section of the government contracting page.

Question 23

Do you work as a prime contractor or a subcontractor?

Accepted Answer

Both. Wake Hustle Grind can prime marketing, communications, creative, and web scopes sized to our capacity, and can subcontract to prime contractors needing marketing, design, digital, or engagement capabilities on larger awards.

Question 24

What size of contracts is Wake Hustle Grind suited for?

Accepted Answer

We are best suited for small to mid-size marketing, communications, creative, and digital scopes, task orders, and defined project awards. Larger scopes are pursued through teaming so delivery capacity always matches the commitment.

Question 25

Does Wake Hustle Grind hold any certifications?

Accepted Answer

Only verified certifications are listed on the site. At this time the certifications field reflects that no formal certifications are claimed beyond accurately stated veteran ownership.

Question 26

Will Wake Hustle Grind team with prime contractors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly serve as the marketing, communications, creative, or web development partner on a prime's team. We can provide a capability statement, resumes and role descriptions, past-performance summaries, and a letter of intent or teaming agreement for proposal submission.

Question 27

What do you need to be added to a prime's proposal?

Accepted Answer

Typically the solicitation reference, the scope element assigned to us, submission deadline, required forms, and the format for staffing and past-performance content. We can turn a teaming package around quickly when the deadline is shared early.

Question 28

Can you support small business participation plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wake Hustle Grind is a veteran-owned small business and can be included in subcontracting or participation plans where the agency's requirements permit self-represented small business status.

Question 29

Do you sign NDAs and teaming agreements?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontractor terms are reviewed and executed as part of proposal or contract onboarding.

Question 30

Can you white-label work under a prime's brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Deliverables can be produced under the prime's brand standards and file conventions, with our role documented per the teaming agreement.

Question 31

What is Wake Hustle Grind's primary NAICS code?

Accepted Answer

The primary NAICS code is 541613 — Marketing Consulting Services. This covers marketing strategy, communications planning, outreach campaign development, audience research, and marketing program support for public-sector and nonprofit clients.

Question 32

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541613?

Accepted Answer

Under 541613 — Marketing Consulting Services we deliver marketing and communications strategy, public information campaign planning, audience and stakeholder research, messaging frameworks, outreach and engagement plans, marketing roadmaps, and campaign performance evaluation. Typical project types include program awareness campaigns, department marketing plans, and community outreach strategies.

Question 33

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541430?

Accepted Answer

Under 541430 — Graphic Design Services we produce logos and identity systems, brand standards, print and digital collateral, reports, presentations, event and program flyers, signage, and large-format graphics. Typical project types include department brand systems, annual reports, and public-facing program materials.

Question 34

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541511?

Accepted Answer

Under 541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services we build custom web applications, online forms and intake workflows, integrations with CRMs and third-party systems, interactive tools, and automation scripts. Typical project types include application portals, program registration systems, and data-collection tools.

Question 35

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541512?

Accepted Answer

Under 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services we handle website and portal architecture, CMS platform selection and implementation, digital modernization planning, analytics and reporting stacks, and technical documentation. Typical project types include site replatforming, accessibility-focused rebuilds, and digital operations planning.

Question 36

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541810?

Accepted Answer

Under 541810 — Advertising Agencies we deliver paid digital and social advertising, media planning and placement, recruitment and awareness campaigns, creative concepting, and ad production. Typical project types include hiring and enrollment campaigns, public awareness advertising, and event promotion.

Question 37

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541820?

Accepted Answer

Under 541820 — Public Relations Agencies we provide media relations, press materials, stakeholder and resident communications, community meeting support, issue and crisis communications, and message training. Typical project types include public information support, community engagement programs, and announcement rollouts.

Question 38

Does listing a NAICS code mean Wake Hustle Grind is eligible for a specific contract?

Accepted Answer

No. NAICS codes describe the services a company provides. They do not establish eligibility, qualification, or preference for any procurement. Eligibility is determined by the contracting authority based on the solicitation's requirements.

Question 39

Can additional NAICS codes be added later?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The NAICS list on the site is editable and expands as services and registrations grow. Codes are added only when they accurately reflect services the company actually performs and match current official descriptions.

Question 40

Does Wake Hustle Grind provide government marketing services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We support agencies and municipalities with marketing strategy, public information campaigns, program awareness, enrollment and participation campaigns, outreach materials, and campaign reporting designed for public accountability.

Question 41

Can you run a public awareness campaign?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We plan and execute awareness campaigns end to end: audience definition, messaging, creative production, media placement across digital, social, print, radio and out-of-home, and post-campaign reporting on reach, engagement, and conversions.

Question 42

Do you develop strategic communications plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Deliverables typically include audience and stakeholder mapping, core messages, channel strategy, editorial calendar, spokesperson guidance, and measurement plan, delivered as a written plan the client's team can execute or hand back to us for execution.

Question 43

Can you support nonprofit communications and donor outreach?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have supported 200+ nonprofit organizations with brand identity, websites, donor and program communications, annual reports, grant-support materials, and campaign creative.

Question 44

Do you handle multilingual or accessible communications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Materials can be produced for translation and structured for accessibility, including plain-language writing, readable typography, sufficient contrast, alt text, and captioned video.

Question 45

Can you support internal and employee communications?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We produce internal campaign materials, onboarding and program collateral, intranet content, and employee engagement or recruitment communications.

Question 46

Can Wake Hustle Grind build a website for a municipality or agency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We design and build mobile-first, accessible websites and portals with structured navigation, searchable content, document libraries, forms, event listings, and an easy-to-manage content management system so staff can maintain content without a developer.

Question 47

How many websites has Wake Hustle Grind launched?

Accepted Answer

500+ websites have been launched across government-adjacent, nonprofit, education, and commercial clients.

Question 48

Do your websites meet accessibility expectations?

Accepted Answer

Accessibility is built into our process: semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, focus states, color contrast, descriptive alt text, labeled form fields, and captioned media. Specific conformance targets such as WCAG 2.1 AA are confirmed in the scope of work, and testing and remediation steps are documented.

Question 49

Can you migrate or replatform an existing website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Migrations include content inventory, information architecture redesign, URL mapping and redirects, template development, content migration, QA, and staff training.

Question 50

Do you provide ongoing website maintenance and support?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maintenance covers updates, security patching, backups, uptime monitoring, content updates, accessibility checks, and performance tuning under a support agreement or hourly block.

Question 51

Can you build online forms, applications, or registration systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We build accessible online forms and intake workflows with validation, notifications, secure storage, exports, and integrations to CRM or case-management systems.

Question 52

Do you provide SEO for public-sector websites?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SEO work includes technical audits, site structure and metadata, page speed, structured data, content optimization for the terms residents actually search, and reporting on visibility and traffic.

Question 53

Can you host the website?

Accepted Answer

Hosting can be arranged, or we can deploy into an existing hosting or cloud environment the agency already uses. Hosting responsibilities, backups, and access are documented in the scope.

Question 54

Does Wake Hustle Grind provide branding and graphic design services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide logo and identity design, brand standards and style guides, program sub-brands, templates, print and digital collateral, signage, and presentation design.

Question 55

Can you create a brand system for a public program or initiative?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Program brand systems typically include a mark, color and type system, usage rules, templates for flyers and social posts, and print-ready specifications so multiple departments stay consistent.

Question 56

Do you provide print-ready and large-format design?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We deliver press-ready files for brochures, mailers, door hangers, banners, vehicle graphics, and event signage, and can coordinate print production.

Question 57

Do you offer photography and video production?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Services include event and program photography, headshots, documentary-style video, testimonial and recruitment video, motion graphics, and social-ready cutdowns with captions.

Question 58

Can you produce social media content for agencies and nonprofits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We produce content calendars, graphics, short-form video, and copy, and can manage posting, community responses, and monthly performance reporting.

Question 59

Does Wake Hustle Grind provide public relations services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide media relations, press releases and media kits, media lists and pitching, interview preparation, announcement rollouts, and issue or crisis communications support.

Question 60

Can you run community engagement for a public project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Engagement support includes stakeholder mapping, meeting promotion and materials, surveys and feedback collection, door-to-door and event-based outreach, and summary reporting of community input.

Question 61

Do you have experience with grassroots and neighborhood outreach?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our team's background includes neighborhood-level outreach, community events, and turnout-driven campaigns across Northeast Ohio, including work with community development and nonprofit organizations.

Question 62

Can you support bilingual or hard-to-reach audience outreach?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Outreach plans can include translated materials, community partner distribution, in-person canvassing, and channel mixes chosen for audiences with limited internet access.

Question 63

Does Wake Hustle Grind provide AI implementation services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We implement practical AI tools such as website assistants, content drafting workflows, document summarization, intake triage, and reporting automation, with clear human review steps and documented data handling.

Question 64

Can you help modernize digital operations?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Digital modernization work includes auditing current tools and workflows, mapping processes, consolidating systems, automating manual steps, and training staff on the new workflow.

Legal Business Name	Wake Hustle Grind, LLCEditable
Website	wakehustlegrind.com
Primary NAICS	541613 — Marketing Consulting Services
UEI	Pending — added when assignedEditable
CAGE Code	Pending — added when assignedEditable
SAM.gov Status	Registration in progressEditable
Business Size	Small business
Ownership	Veteran-owned; 51% or greater veteran ownership
VetCert / SBA Certification	Not certified at this timeEditable
Other Certifications	None claimed — verified certifications onlyEditable
Location	Cleveland, Ohio (nationwide remote delivery)

MARKETING.TECHNOLOGY.COMMUNICATIONS.WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS.

Who we are.

What we deliver.

Marketing Strategy & Communications

Branding & Visual Identity

Website Design & Development

SEO & Digital Marketing

Creative Design, Photography, Video & Media

Public Relations & Community Engagement

AI Implementation, CRM & Business Automation

Workforce Development & Training

Data Reporting & Analytics

Why agencies choose us.

How we're classified.

Marketing Consulting Services

Graphic Design Services

Custom Computer Programming Services

Computer Systems Design Services

Advertising Agencies

Public Relations Agencies

Who we support.

Relevant experience.

Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc.

Northeast Ohio nonprofits and community organizations

Small businesses and workforce programs

SAM-ready company data.

What we claim — and don't.

Ownership Status

Contract Vehicles

Contracting documents.

Capability Statement

Project Portfolio

Service Overview

Answers for procurement teams.

Working With Wake Hustle Grind

What does Wake Hustle Grind do?+

Is Wake Hustle Grind a full-service marketing partner for public-sector organizations?+

Where is Wake Hustle Grind located?+

Can Wake Hustle Grind deliver work remotely?+

How does a project start?+

How do you handle project management and reporting?+

What is your typical project timeline?+

How do procurement teams contact Wake Hustle Grind?+

Veteran-Owned Business Status

Is Wake Hustle Grind a veteran-owned business?+

Is Wake Hustle Grind VetCert-certified, SDVOSB, or VOSB-certified?+

Can a veteran-owned small business still be counted toward participation goals?+

Do you provide documentation of veteran ownership?+

Where is veteran-owned status shown on the site?+

Government Procurement & Registrations

Is Wake Hustle Grind registered in SAM.gov?+

What is Wake Hustle Grind's UEI?+

What is Wake Hustle Grind's CAGE Code?+

Can Wake Hustle Grind respond to an RFP, RFQ, or RFI?+

How quickly can you turn around a bid response?+

Do you accept purchase orders and government payment terms?+

Do you carry business insurance?+

What contract vehicles does Wake Hustle Grind hold?+

Can you provide a capability statement?+

Do you work as a prime contractor or a subcontractor?+

What size of contracts is Wake Hustle Grind suited for?+

Does Wake Hustle Grind hold any certifications?+

Subcontracting & Teaming

Will Wake Hustle Grind team with prime contractors?+

What do you need to be added to a prime's proposal?+

Can you support small business participation plans?+

Do you sign NDAs and teaming agreements?+

Can you white-label work under a prime's brand?+

NAICS Codes

What is Wake Hustle Grind's primary NAICS code?+

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541613?+

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541430?+

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541511?+

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541512?+

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541810?+

What does Wake Hustle Grind provide under NAICS 541820?+

Does listing a NAICS code mean Wake Hustle Grind is eligible for a specific contract?+

Can additional NAICS codes be added later?+

Marketing & Communications

Does Wake Hustle Grind provide government marketing services?+

MARKETING.
TECHNOLOGY.
COMMUNICATIONS.
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS.