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The Client: Rodriguez Engineering

A successful firm facing the “referral trap” that threatens sustainable growth

Rodriguez Engineering is a 47-person structural engineering firm specializing in commercial and institutional projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
After 15 years of building an excellent reputation through quality work and referrals, they faced an urgent challenge that many successful A/E firms encounter.

Their pipeline had become unpredictable, creating feast-or-famine cycles that made resource planning nearly impossible.

  • 45

    Employees

  • 15+

    Years in Business

  • $8.2M

    Annual Revenue

  • DFW

    Primary Market

Areas of Expertise

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Structures
  • Mixed-Use Developments

The Challenge: Quality Leads Were MIA

Before partnering with Infintech Designs, Rodriguez Engineering struggled with three critical problems that will sound familiar to most A/E firms.

Low-Quality Leads

The Problem: Most inquiries came from price-shoppers and tire-kickers who weren’t serious about hiring professional engineering services.

Only 20%

of leads were qualified

15+ Hours/Week

wasted on unqualified prospects

Unpredictable pipeline

The Problem: With an 8-12 month sales cycle and sporadic lead flow, the firm couldn’t forecast revenue or plan hiring decisions with confidence.

12 Months

Average sales cycle

100% Referral

Dependent for New Business

Marketing Bandwidth Drain

The Problem: The firm’s principals were spending 15+ hours per week on business development instead of billable design work.

$47,000

Monthly Lost Revenue Potential

$0 Budget

Allocated to Marketing

The Breaking Point

“We had all our eggs in the referral basket. When two major projects wrapped up simultaneously and our pipeline was empty, we knew something had to change fast. We couldn’t afford to wait 6 months for SEO to kick in.”

mr

Michael RodriguezPE, Principal & Founder

$2.1M Pipeline Gap Identified
3 Months Before Potential Layoffs

Our Approach: Industry-Specific Strategy, Not Cookie-Cutter Tactics

Before running a single ad, we invested time understanding Rodriguez Engineering’s unique position in the market

Deep-Dive Industry Research – Week 1

  • Project Win Analysis

    Analyzed their past 50 project wins to identify the ideal client profile and common decision-making factors

  • Client Interviews

    Interviewed their top 3 clients to understand what drives hiring decisions and project timelines

  • Competitive Intelligence

    Researched competitor positioning and identified messaging gaps in the Dallas market

  • Keyword Research

    Identified high-intent keywords specific to commercial structural engineering in Texas

Precision Targeting Strategy – Week 2

We didn’t target generic “architects” or “building owners.” Too broad. Instead, we focused laser-sharp targeting on:

  • Decision-Maker Titles

    Development Directors, Project Managers, and Facility Directors at commercial real estate companies

  • Project Types

    Companies actively planning office buildings, retail centers, and mixed-use developments

  • Geographic Precision

    0-70%-mile radius around Dallas, excluding rural areas with limited commercial development

  • Geographic Precision

    0-70%-mile radius around Dallas, excluding rural areas with limited commercial development

The 90-Day Implementation: What We Actually Did

Clear phases with specific tactics and month-over-month optimization

Month 1

Testing & Market
Validation

  • Launched Google Ads targeting "structural engineer Dallas commercial projects"

  • Created project-specific landing pages addressing permit delays and code compliance

  • Implemented call tracking to measure lead quality and conversation rates

  • A/B tested 5 different value propositions focusing on timeline and expertise

  • 47 Leads Generated
  • 12 Qualified Consultations
  • $215 Cost Per Qualified Lead
Month 2

Optimization &
Scaling

  • Cut underperforming keywords, doubled budget on "engineering firm Dallas"

  • Refined targeting based on which prospects converted to signed proposals

  • Implemented lead scoring: project size, timeline, and decision authority

  • Added retargeting campaigns to nurture warm leads through 8-month sales cycle

  • 68 Leads Generated
  • 23 Qualified Consultations
  • $147 Cost Per Qualified Lead
Month 3

System Optimization

  • Integrated CRM for complete pipeline visibility and lead nurturing automation

  • Automated lead qualification: budget, timeline, and authority screening

  • Optimized ad creative based on 90 days of performance data

  • Expanded to LinkedIn targeting developers and commercial property managers

  • 89Leads Generated
  • 31Qualified Consultations
  • $108Cost Per Qualified Lead

The Results: From Feast-or-Famine to Predictable Pipeline

90 days later, Rodriguez Engineering had completely transformed their business development process

Lead Quality Transformation

  • 80%+

    Of Leads Now Qualified ↑ from 20% before

  • 8 Months

    Sales Cycle Reduction From 12 to 4 months average

  • 31

    Qualified Consultations In Month 3 alone

Financial Impact

  • 75%

    Cost Per Lead Reduction $3,200 → $800

  • $1.2M

    Pipeline Value New projects in 90 days

  • 4:1

    ROI Achieved Within 90 days

Time & Productivity Gains

  • 12 Hours

    Weekly Time Savings 15 → 3 hours on BD

  • $47K

    Monthly Capacity Returned to billable work

  • 100%

    Pipeline Visibility 6+ months forecasting

Ready to Build a Predictable pipeline for Your Business?

We’ve helped 500+ businesses replace feast-or-famine cycles with consistent, qualified lead flow. Here’s what happens next:

  • Book a 30-Minute Strategy Call

    (no pitch, just diagnosis)

  • We’ll Analyze Your Current Situation

    $3,000-4,000 average job price (recurring projects)

  • If We’re a Fit, We’ll Show You

    exactly how we’d approach your business

No pressure. No generic sales pitch. Just specific insights for your firm.

3 Things You Can Learn From This Case Study

Whether you work with us or not, these insights can help improve your business marketing approach

Lead Quality > Lead Quantity

Rodriguez Engineering went from 100+ unqualified leads to 30 highly qualified leads per month. Revenue went UP while lead volume went DOWN. Focus on attracting the right prospects, not more prospects.

Key insight Better targeting eliminates waste and improves conversion rates

01

Speed Wins
(But Requires Investment)

Paid advertising delivers faster results than SEO, but requires proper budget and expertise. Rodriguez Engineering allocated $4,200/month and saw ROI within 60 days. Trying to “DIY” or underfund will waste money and time.

Key insight Adequate budget + expertise = faster, sustainable results

02

Industry Expertise Matters

Generic marketing agencies will treat you like every other client. Rodriguez Engineering’s success came from industry-specific strategy, targeting, and messaging. Make sure your agency actually understands your business sector.

Key insight Industry specialization beats generalist approaches every time

03

Could This Work for Your Business?

Take this 60-second assessment to see if you’re a good fit for our proven marketing system

You Might Be a Great Fit If:
  • Your company has 10+ employees

  • Your average lifetime customer value is greater than $1,000

  • You need higher quality leads to your sales team

  • You rely on referrals but need consistent lead generation

  • Your team spends 10+ hours/week on business development

  • You're ready to invest $2,500+/month in growth marketing

You Might Not Be a Great Fit If:
  • You expect immediate results (realistic timeline is 60-90 days)

  • Your average customer value is under $1,000

  • You don't have time for a 15-minute weekly strategy call

  • You're not ready to commit to at least 90 days

  • You prefer DIY marketing over expert partnership

  • Marketing budget is under $2,000/month

Why Growth-Focused Businesses
Choose Infintech Designs

We’re not a generalist marketing agency. We specialize in helping established businesses build predictable revenue growth because:

  • We understand longer sales cycles and complex B2B decision-making
  • We know how to target decision-makers and key stakeholders
  • We create industry-specific messaging that resonates
  • We’ve generated over $47M in revenue for our clients
  • Our average client sees 4:1 ROI within 90 days
  • Competition with Google Ads in professional services space

“I spent 7 years working with architecture firms before pivoting to marketing. I know your challenges because I’ve lived them. That’s why our strategies work—they’re built from real A/E industry experience.”

BH

Brian Hong Founder & CEO 22+ Years Digital Marketing Experience

Common Questions About Our Approach

We hear these questions from every architecture and engineering firm we talk to

Most clients book their first qualified consultations within 14-30 days. Full system optimization typically happens by month 3. Unlike SEO (6-12 months), paid advertising delivers immediate traction while we build your organic presence in parallel.

We hear this constantly. Most agencies use generic B2B tactics that don’t work for A/E firms. We only work with architecture and engineering firms, so we understand your sales cycle, project types, and client decision-making process. Our 90-day money-back guarantee means you risk nothing.

Minimal. We need about 15 minutes per week for a status call, plus occasional input on messaging and creative review. We handle everything else—strategy, ads, optimization, reporting. Your principals can stay focused on billable work.

Most A/E clients invest $3,500-$8,500 per month in ad spend, plus $2,500-$4,500 in management fees. Typical ROI is 4:1 within 90 days, meaning every $1 invested generates $4 in project value. We’ll provide exact numbers based on your market and goals.

Perfect. We’ll audit what’s working and what’s not, then optimize from there. No need to throw out what’s working—we’ll build on it. Most clients are surprised how much we can improve their existing efforts with A/E-specific expertise.

We guarantee you’ll see qualified lead generation within 60 days or we’ll refund your management fees. We also guarantee our campaigns will generate at least 2:1 ROI within 120 days, or we’ll work for free until they do. No contracts—cancel anytime.

Your Business Growth Shouldn't Depend on Referrals and Hope

Rodriguez Engineering was where you are now: great work, unpredictable pipeline, too busy to do marketing right. 90 days later, they had a predictable system generating qualified leads every month.

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