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GTM Clarity Score · Free Diagnostic

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A free 5-pillar diagnostic. A score from 0 to 100. Exactly where your revenue system is working — and exactly where it's breaking down.

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0–100Point Scale
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Sample GTM Clarity Report67Healthy · Execution Gaps
Market Fit
17
Demand
12
Conversion
10
Sales Ready
15
RevTech
13
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What the MRI Actually Is

Most founders think they know where the problem is. They're usually wrong.

They say “lead generation.” The MRI says “your message isn't landing, so no lead gen system will save you.”

The GTM Clarity Score runs your business through the same 5-pillar framework we use in every IGTMS engagement — the one that's helped founders generate $1B+ in revenue. It tells you what your problem actually is, not what you think it is.

The score is just the beginning. The pillar breakdown is what you act on.

Most consultants treat the symptoms.
We rebuild the system.
The MRI shows you which part of the system needs rebuilding first.
The Five Pillars

Every revenue problem traces back to one of these. Usually more than one.

Each pillar is worth 0–20 points. Your total score out of 100 tells you exactly how your revenue system stacks up — and where the leaks are.

01🎯
Clarity of Market Fit
0–20 pts

How well-defined is the problem you solve, who has it, and why you're the right answer? Vague positioning is the most common revenue leak we find — and the most fixable.

02📡
Demand Visibility
0–20 pts

Can your ideal clients find you? This measures your inbound presence, content footprint, SEO signals, and whether your market knows you exist before you reach out.

03⚙️
Conversion Infrastructure
0–20 pts

What happens when a prospect shows interest? This measures pipeline clarity, CRM setup, follow-up systems, and whether interest reliably turns into revenue.

04💬
Sales Readiness
0–20 pts

Is your team equipped to close? This looks at your sales process, discovery capability, pricing confidence, objection handling, and founder-independence.

05🛠
Technical GTM Enablement
0–20 pts

Is your tech actually supporting your revenue motion? CRM health, automation, data hygiene, and whether your stack does its job or just adds complexity.

What Your Score Means

Four tiers. One honest answer.

Every score has a corresponding diagnosis — and a clear path forward. The goal isn't a perfect 100. The goal is knowing exactly where to focus next.

80–100Category Leader
Top 3–10% of revenue systems

Your GTM is world-class or close to it. You're in rare company. The gap to the top is optimization, not rebuilding. Focus on compounding what already works.

60–79Healthy · Execution Gaps
Good fundamentals, real gaps

You have the bones. There are structural misalignments holding you back from consistent performance. Targeted fixes on your lowest pillars unlock significant growth.

40–59Structural Misalignment
Revenue is leaking

The symptoms are real but the causes are deeper. You're likely investing in tactics when the system itself needs work. A targeted rebuild of 2–3 pillars changes everything.

< 40Foundation Issues
Significant rebuild required

This is the most honest thing we can tell you — and the most useful. You don't need optimization. You need architecture. The good news: it's fully fixable with the right system.

How It Works

Three steps. One very honest report.

Step 0101
Answer the diagnostic questions

15–20 questions across the 5 pillars. Not a quiz — a structured diagnostic. You'll answer based on what's actually true about your business right now, not what you're working toward.

Step 0202
Get your score and pillar breakdown

Your overall GTM Clarity Score plus a pillar-by-pillar breakdown showing exactly which parts of your revenue system are working and which are the root cause of your growth constraints.

Step 0303
Decide what to do next

Use the pillar breakdown to prioritize your own fixes — or book a free 30-minute call to walk through your score with Mark and get a clear path forward. Either way, you leave with clarity you didn't have before.

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GTM Clarity Score

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Know exactly where your revenue system is working — and where it isn't.

  • 5 pillars assessed
  • Score from 0–100
  • Pillar-by-pillar breakdown
  • Immediate results
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What the Score Reveals

Real diagnostics. Real findings.

Every score tells a story. Here's what the MRI has uncovered for companies across industries — including ourselves.

IGTMS — Transparency Self-AssessmentOur Own Score
We run it on ourselves, annually. Because if we don't, we have no business asking you to.

Every year we assess IGTMS against the same five pillars. We share the results — including the gaps — inside The Foundry community. The most credible thing we can say about this tool is that it tells us things we need to hear, not just things we want to hear.

Transparency Score
BreakthruWeb — Web AgencyBelow Average · Structural Gaps
Strong product. Disconnected GTM. Message not matching buyer language.

Solid reputation, deeply capable team — but the MRI surfaced messaging that didn't match how buyers described the problem. No structured demand system. Sales entirely referral-dependent.

  • Pillar 1 gap: positioning language built around capabilities, not buyer pain
  • Pillar 2 gap: zero inbound demand infrastructure in place
  • Pillar 3 gap: no defined pipeline stages — all deals “in conversation”
Pre-Engagement Score
Bedrock Markets — HVAC / Home Services34/40 Gap · Demand & Conversion
Solid reputation. Weak digital demand. Pipeline entirely dependent on referrals.

The MRI flagged a combined 34-point gap in Demand Visibility and Conversion Infrastructure. Within 60 days of engagement: outbound active, inbound content producing weekly leads, pipeline measurably more consistent.

  • Pillar 2: No SEO presence, no content, no inbound demand at all
  • Pillar 3: No CRM — deals tracked in email threads and memory
  • Post-engagement: first outbound lead pipeline within 45 days
Pre-Engagement Score
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about GTM, answered.

What is a go-to-market strategy? +
A go-to-market (GTM) strategy is the plan a company uses to bring its product or service to market and acquire customers. It defines who your ideal customer is, what message will reach them, which channels you'll use to generate demand, how your sales process converts interest into revenue, and what technology supports the system. Most B2B companies have some version of each — but they're rarely aligned. That's exactly what the GTM Clarity Score measures.
What is GTM alignment and why does it matter? +
GTM alignment means your messaging, demand generation, sales process, and technology are all working toward the same goal — rather than in isolated silos. The most common revenue problem we see is not that any one of these is terrible. It's that they're not speaking to each other. When messaging is misaligned with sales, every rep tells a different story. When demand gen is misaligned with ICP, you fill the pipeline with the wrong people. The Core Four framework solves for alignment — and the MRI shows you where yours breaks down.
How do I know if my go-to-market strategy is working? +
The clearest signals: you have a predictable, consistent flow of qualified leads; your sales team can close deals without the founder in every room; your message lands the same way whether you're on a call, your website, or in a deck; and your pipeline velocity is increasing month over month. If any of those feel inconsistent — your score will show you exactly why.
What is ICP and why does it matter for GTM? +
ICP stands for Ideal Customer Profile. In GTM strategy, your ICP is a detailed definition of the specific type of company (and person within that company) most likely to buy, stay, and grow with you. An underdefined ICP is the root cause of most messaging failures, pipeline inconsistencies, and sales team underperformance. The GTM Clarity Score measures ICP clarity as part of Pillar 1 — Clarity of Market Fit.
What's the difference between marketing and GTM strategy? +
Marketing is one element of a GTM system — specifically, it handles demand generation and brand presence. A complete GTM strategy also includes messaging architecture, sales execution, and technology alignment. Most companies invest heavily in marketing but underinvest in the other three pillars — and then wonder why leads don't convert.
How long does a GTM transformation take? +
A complete GTM transformation typically takes 90–120 days with the right partner. IGTMS's flagship 120 GTM Transformation is structured to move through all four phases in four months. Early signs of improvement typically appear within the first 30–45 days. The MRI is the starting point — it tells you what to work on first.
Can I improve my GTM without hiring a consultant? +
Yes — and the GTM Clarity Score is designed to help you do exactly that. The pillar breakdown shows you precisely where your system is weakest, so you can prioritize your own improvements. Fix the lowest-scoring pillar first, because it's typically the root cause of the problems that seem like they're in other pillars.
What's the ROI of fixing a broken GTM system? +
Every month with an unclear message, an inconsistent pipeline, or a sales process dependent on the founder is a month of leaked revenue. For a B2B company doing $1M–$5M ARR, the gap between a broken and a functioning GTM system is typically measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Temple IT went from no marketing and no pipeline to multiple new clients and 1+ qualified lead per week in 75 days.
Who is this diagnostic for? +
The GTM Clarity Score was built for B2B founders, solopreneurs, and early-stage operators who are making money but know the foundation is shaky. If you're between $500K–$10M ARR (or targeting that range) and have a nagging sense that something in your revenue system isn't working the way it should, this diagnostic names it.
Is this actually free? What's the catch? +
Yes, it's actually free. No credit card. No forced sales call at the end. You'll get an email asking if you'd like to book a 30-minute call with Mark to walk through your results — but that's an invitation, not a requirement. We offer the MRI for free because founders who understand their score are better clients, and founders who can't afford IGTMS's full engagements still deserve to know where their system is breaking.
Stop Guessing. Start Building.

Five minutes from now, you'll know exactly what's holding your revenue back.

Run the diagnostic. Get the score. Know exactly where to focus. It's free — and it will tell you more about your business than most $5,000 strategy engagements.

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