★★★★★
"I had a phone consultation with David over a year ago and I'm still gaining valuable information from our one conversation."
★★★★★
45 reviews on Yelp
Looking for a real consultant who actually delivers? You found us.
Welcome from Yelp! Piedmont Avenue Consulting is a Bay Area business development and marketing firm helping restaurants, retail, professional services, and growth-stage companies build brand awareness, generate leads, and grow revenue — led personally by David Mitroff, Ph.D. since 2011.
14+ Years
100+ Clients
Free 30-min call
No sales pitch
Real Reviews · Real Results
What clients say on Yelp
Don't take our word for it. These are real reviews from real Bay Area business owners on our Yelp profile.
★★★★★
"Mitroff will be for sure our first choice on our next endeavor as we appreciated his candidness and a sense of humor!"
★★★★★
"I am referring him immediately to a friend who needs help with business development and marketing/online presence!"
Want results like these reviews describe? Start with a free 30-minute call.
What We Do
Strategy through implementation.
Most consultants hand you a deck and disappear. We work alongside you for six months, then transfer the systems to your team. Six areas, one integrated approach.
01
Marketing strategy
Positioning, brand, content, and the channel mix that actually fits your business — not a templated playbook.
02
Yelp & online reputation
Yelp, Google Business Profile, review-generation systems, and reputation management that turns search visibility into bookings.
03
Lead generation
SEO, paid search, email, partnerships, and the CRM-driven nurture systems that turn traffic into qualified leads.
04
Customer loyalty
Retention systems, loyalty programs, email/SMS automation, and the post-purchase flows that drive lifetime value.
05
Business development
Networking strategy, strategic partnerships, sales process design, and access to the 8,000+ Professional Connector network.
06
Technology integration
Registered partner with Google, Facebook, Constant Contact, Salesforce, WordPress, Yelp — deployed in client work, not just listed.
No Pitch, No Pressure
Reserve your free 30 minutes.
We'll review your business, give you feedback, and help you get your marketing efforts to the next level — whether or not you hire us.
Who We Help
Across every industry that runs on relationships.
14+ years working with established Bay Area businesses and growth-stage companies. If you want to aggressively grow or change your business, we've likely worked with someone in your category.
Restaurants & Hospitality
Retail & Specialty Stores
Healthcare & Medical Practices
Dental & Cosmetic
Law Firms & Professional Services
Real Estate Agents & Brokerages
Fitness & Wellness
Hotels & Boutique Lodging
Financial Services
Salons & Spas
High-Growth Startups
International Market Entry
Not sure if we work with your kind of business? Easiest way to find out:
Meet Your Consultant
David Mitroff, Ph.D. — your call is with him.
Every free 30-minute consultation is led personally by David Mitroff, Ph.D. — not a junior associate, not a sales rep. He'll review your business, give you concrete feedback, and tell you the two or three highest-leverage moves to make next. Whether you hire us or not.
Founder of 7+ companies. UC Berkeley Extension instructor. Google for Startups mentor. Two-time TEDx speaker. Featured business expert for Forbes, NBC, ABC, Inc. Magazine, and Washington Post.
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- UC Berkeley Extension Instructor
- Google for Startups Mentor
- 2× TEDx Speaker
- 7+ Companies Founded
- 8,000+ Members Professional Connector
- 4th Generation San Franciscan
- 14+ Years Consulting
How The Free Call Works
30 minutes. No pitch.
The interview is designed for one purpose: figuring out together whether we're a fit. You walk away with two or three concrete next steps, either way.
01
Book the call
Click any "Schedule" button on this page. Pick a time that works. No forms with 12 fields — just a calendar slot.
02
Quick prep
You'll get a calendar invite + a short pre-call note asking what's on your mind. That's it.
03
30-min session
David reviews your business, identifies the highest-leverage opportunities, and answers questions. No deck, no sales pitch.
04
Next steps
You leave with 2–3 specific actions to take. If we're a fit, we'll talk about engagement — if not, you still got value.
Ready When You Are
Your business is worth 30 minutes.
You've read the Yelp reviews. You've seen what we do. The free call is where we find out if we can help your business specifically. No commitment. No follow-up if you don't want it.
Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc. · 3873 Piedmont Ave, Suite #2, Oakland, CA 94611
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