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ABOUT CTG

Business Experience. Not Just Website Experience.

Joseph Kiske has built businesses, developed digital products, and led teams—not just designed websites. He brings that broader experience to CTG, working directly with owners to connect website and marketing decisions with the realities of running a business.

Joseph Kiske, founder of Crack The Grade

FOUNDER

Hi, I’m Joseph.

I started CTG because I saw too many great businesses lose customers to confusing websites, weak messaging, and missed opportunities — problems that can be solved with the right strategy, data, and execution.

With 20+ years in digital, I’ve worked with global SaaS companies and high-growth brands, led 120+ experiments, and generated millions in revenue through conversion-focused strategy and design.

Today, I work directly with service business owners to bring that same level of strategy, testing, and execution to their websites — so they can get more calls, leads, and sales from the traffic they already have.

The right specialists. One clear lead.

You work directly with me on strategy and key decisions. I bring in independent specialists in design, development, copywriting, local and AI search, and conversion optimization as your project needs them.

Paid advertising and email campaigns can also be supported when they’re part of the agreed scope. I coordinate and review the work, so you have one clear point of contact—not several providers to manage.

Joseph Kiske
Founder, Crack The Grade

EXPERIENCE THAT DRIVES RESULTS

Real experience.
Real business impact.

Results from Joseph’s previous in-house and consulting work. Outcomes vary by business, market and implementation.

$450M+

SaaS Business

Led Global CRO Strategy
(US, CA, AU, NZ)

120+

Experiments

Across SaaS and ecommerce roles.

$3.3M

Landing Page

Approx. revenue from one optimized page over 12 months.

LOCAL

Search Experience

From Joseph’s previous work.

WORKING WITH JOSEPH

“Not only is he able to create beautiful designs and write effective frontend code, he is able to use his understanding of the business goals to push his efforts towards tangible gains for the business.”

Harrison S.

Former senior colleague · 2019

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GOOGLE AI CREDENTIALS

Certified expertise,
applied to real growth.

Ongoing training keeps CTG at the forefront of where marketing is going. These Google AI credentials support the strategic, data-driven approach we bring to every client partnership — from research and planning to analysis, content, and practical AI applications.

  • Practical, hands-on training
    that informs real-world strategy.
  • Direct access to the latest tools
    and best practices.
  • Continuous learning
    to deliver better results for clients.

A BROADER PERSPECTIVE

Different experiences.
A sharper perspective.

Beyond digital, I spend time in the mountains, on two wheels, and behind the camera. Climbing, riding, skydiving, and photography keep me curious, disciplined, and focused — qualities that translate directly into my work.

These experiences have taught me to plan, adapt, and perform in dynamic environments, which is the same mindset I bring to every client project.

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Joseph preparing for trad climbing above the forested cliffs of Eldorado Canyon, ColoradoJoseph with his motorcycle at Cocorná–La Chorrera, ColombiaJoseph on a motorcycle overlooking a mountain valley in Peru

Same Discipline. Different Terrain.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Built for ambitious
service businesses.

CTG works best with business owners who are serious about growth and want a strategic partner, not just a vendor. Whether you’re in home services, healthcare, real estate, or other high-value services, we’ll help you turn more of your existing traffic into calls, leads, and sales.

  • Growth-minded owners
    who value strategy and results.
  • Businesses ready to invest
    in a higher-performing website and online presence.
  • Teams looking for experienced help with a defined project or continuing improvement.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Let’s make the next move count.

A practical conversation about your business, your website and what deserves attention next.

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No pressure. Just a useful conversation.

Joseph Kiske standing with a local guide in the Colombian mountains

What it covers

How it supports CTG’s work

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