ATECH: Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities: Marketing a New Business Model

Transforming Pandemic Obstacles Into Opportunities

Since 1990, ATECH has served as an equipment repair company for thousands of restaurants and commercial kitchens across Tennessee. When COVID-19 brought the restaurant industry to a halt, ATECH needed a new way to generate revenue and retain employees. Green Apple stepped in as an agile marketing partner to help the company codify and promote a new planned maintenance service offering.

– Problem –

Navigating a Trickle Effect of Challenges

ATECH has decades of experience as a successful commercial kitchen equipment repair. Like others in the restaurant industry, their business came to an abrupt halt in March 2020. The restaurants they served shut down for weeks during the early days of the pandemic. Even when restaurants reopened, the need for equipment repair was still on the decline. ATECH’s leadership team realized they needed to find a solution.

– Solution –

Overcoming Obstacles with Agility and Creativity

The team at ATECH quickly identified a new business opportunity — offering planned maintenance services for restaurants and commercial kitchens — and turned to the Green Apple team for help. Our team designed and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy that promoted the new service to current clients and potential customers.

This included a website redesign, marketing collateral, local SEO, and lead generation campaigns to drive business for planned maintenance. The effort led to tremendous growth and new business opportunities, which created a new challenge: staffing all their planned maintenance requests. Green Apple then pivoted to support ATECH’s new HR needs. Our team worked alongside ATECH to implement an additional marketing strategy for recruiting employees. Our strategy included event planning, tradeshow campaigns, technician spotlights, and social media management.

– Results –

A Bright, Sustainable Future

By serving as an agile marketing partner, Green Apple has been able to support ATECH’s most pressing business needs. As a result, the team at ATECH has experienced: 36% increase in revenue YoY 73% increase in their planned maintenance business 27 new hire applications Today, ATECH’s business is stronger than ever with a more sustainable business model and growing team. Together, ATECH and Green Apple have learned that marketing can play a helpful and important role in supporting any area of a business — from operations to HR. Whatever unexpected challenges might come next, the two teams are confident in their ability to work together and find new opportunities for growth.

– Creative –

What We Did

Marketing and Sales Strategy, Graphic Design, Event Planning, PR, Blogging, Email Marketing, Social Media, Video Scripting and Production, Employee and Customer Spotlights, and Recruitment and Operations Strategy.

Case Studies

A small selection of Green Apple’s solutions and marketing services.

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Charter Construction’s New Website: Case Study

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Overview LBMC Employment Partners (EP) is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR outsourcing firm that provides comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services
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Reviews

What Our Clients Are Saying

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Amanda Monroe
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Green Apple has been a delight to work with: Smart, strategic, and always considering their clients’ best interests. They dig deep to find what truly makes an impact, pivot when necessary, and consistently think ahead. Having partnered with the Green Apple team for over 2 years, I can confidently say they are among the most trustworthy, organized, and strategic agencies I’ve collaborated with!
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Michael Shinn
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Samantha really knows her stuff. Super easygoing and doing some really impressive things. Can’t say enough good things.
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Amanda Williams
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Green Apple Strategy is one of the best agencies I have had the privilege to work with as a freelance graphic designer. They are organized, efficient and kind. The processes they have in place help make everything run smoothly. The Green Apple team truly cares about its clients and works hard to fulfill their needs.
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Krista Elvey
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They are an incredibly talented and kind team to work with! I would highly recommend to any potential clients!
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Kristina Iaccarino
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There are many marketing agencies out there, but Green Apple is truly one of a kind. When they say "strategy first," they genuinely mean it. Instead of chasing trends, they take the time to understand each client’s needs and build thoughtful, customized plans. The team is made up of talented experts who are also kind, supportive, and deeply committed to both their work and their relationships. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with them. It's rare to find a company with such strong values and people who offer both trust and unwavering support. If you're looking for a partner, whether you're working with them or for them, who truly cares and delivers with integrity, Green Apple is the one! 💚
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Wendy Whittemore
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I've known Samantha and Green Apple Strategy for quite a while now and have always been impressed with their deliverables. Over the past several years, we've been honored to partner with them on a variety of projects and have been just as impressed behind the scenes. Sam's team is professional and organized. Their multitude of backgrounds makes them the perfect partner for web, digital, video, design and all around great storytelling. They worked seamlessly with our production team getting them everything they needed in a timely manner. It was so refreshing to work at a quick pace and not get hung up on waiting for a reply. We look forward to continued work with Green Apply and would highly recommend them.
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RDEE
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I have had the pleasure of working with Green Apple for over 10 years. Their team, especially through their creative collective, The Orchard, has been instrumental in achieving marketing successes across various shared clients in different industries. Green Apple's expertise and dedication to client success are unparalleled. They embrace new technologies, consistently combining the latest digital media techniques with a hands-on, personalized approach to client service that defines their brand and culture.
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Meg Grunke
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Green Apple has been instrumental in helping our organization grow. From redesigning our website to updating our brochures, they’ve handled everything seamlessly. Their team is top-notch—professional, creative, and genuinely invested in delivering positive outcomes for the companies they partner with. We couldn’t be happier with their work!

Silicon Ranch: Energizing a Solar Brand with Strategy & Events.

Making a Brand Shine Through Digital Strategy and Event Planning

Silicon Ranch Corporation is one of the fastest-growing developers, owners, and operators of solar energy plants in the United States. The company partnered with Green Apple Strategy to execute a brand refresh, design a new website, and plan a trade show event that would help the company stand out in an increasingly competitive solar energy market.

– Problem –

Standing Out in a Competitive Industry

Silicon Ranch Corporation has provided light and energy to thousands of people through its solar farm systems. As its leadership planned to expand its reach, they recognized the need for an enhanced digital presence.

Silicon Ranch reached out to Green Apple to help refresh its brand and design a new website. That initial project, paired with an updated approach to an annual trade show event, could help confirm Silicon Ranch’s presence and position as an industry leader and convert more leads.

– Solution –

Driving Results with Strategy, Creativity, and Execution

Before creating the new website, Green Apple conducted a digital audit and a UX audit. The data collected helped inform the design and the SEO strategy used to improve search engine rankings. The audits also identified several practical and actionable ways for Silicon Ranch to drive more leads. 

Green Apple also supported Silicon Ranch’s business efforts with event planning services. In 2018, Green Apple helped plan and execute a special evening at the historic Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, featuring award-winning singer-songwriters and hundreds of industry professionals. We took the event to Orlando, New Orleans, and back to Nashville in the years to follow. It became a major annual event in the industry, solidifying Silicon Ranch’s reputation with the members of NRECA and others in the field.

– Results –

Establishing a Foundation for a Bright Future

By partnering with Silicon Ranch for its brand refresh, website development, and trade show event planning, Green Apple was able to set the company up for a bright and successful future.

63% increase in yearly website visits

44% increase in unique page views

Connected with 300+ business leaders through annual event

– Creative –

What We Did

Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Website Design and Development, Event Planning, Blogging, Project Spotlights, Social Media, Email Marketing, and PR.

Case Studies

A small selection of Green Apple’s solutions and marketing services.

charter construction website design mock up

Charter Construction’s New Website: Case Study

Overview Charter Construction has earned a reputation as one of Nashville’s most trusted commercial contractors for nearly 40 years. Known for their steady leadership,
See Case Study
new crain construction website after redesign

Crain Construction’s New Website: Case Study

Overview Crain Construction is a full-service commercial contractor known for its thoughtful approach, strong relationships, and high-quality work across Nashville for nearly a century.
See Case Study
lbmcep.com new website visual

LBMC EP New Website: Case Study

Overview LBMC Employment Partners (EP) is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR outsourcing firm that provides comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance services
See Case Study

Reviews

What Our Clients Are Saying

Posted on Google Google
Amanda Monroe profile picture
Amanda Monroe
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Green Apple has been a delight to work with: Smart, strategic, and always considering their clients’ best interests. They dig deep to find what truly makes an impact, pivot when necessary, and consistently think ahead. Having partnered with the Green Apple team for over 2 years, I can confidently say they are among the most trustworthy, organized, and strategic agencies I’ve collaborated with!
Posted on Google Google
Michael Shinn profile picture
Michael Shinn
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Samantha really knows her stuff. Super easygoing and doing some really impressive things. Can’t say enough good things.
Posted on Google Google
Amanda Williams profile picture
Amanda Williams
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Green Apple Strategy is one of the best agencies I have had the privilege to work with as a freelance graphic designer. They are organized, efficient and kind. The processes they have in place help make everything run smoothly. The Green Apple team truly cares about its clients and works hard to fulfill their needs.
Posted on Google Google
Krista Elvey profile picture
Krista Elvey
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They are an incredibly talented and kind team to work with! I would highly recommend to any potential clients!
Posted on Google Google
Kristina Iaccarino profile picture
Kristina Iaccarino
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
There are many marketing agencies out there, but Green Apple is truly one of a kind. When they say "strategy first," they genuinely mean it. Instead of chasing trends, they take the time to understand each client’s needs and build thoughtful, customized plans. The team is made up of talented experts who are also kind, supportive, and deeply committed to both their work and their relationships. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with them. It's rare to find a company with such strong values and people who offer both trust and unwavering support. If you're looking for a partner, whether you're working with them or for them, who truly cares and delivers with integrity, Green Apple is the one! 💚
Posted on Google Google
Wendy Whittemore profile picture
Wendy Whittemore
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I've known Samantha and Green Apple Strategy for quite a while now and have always been impressed with their deliverables. Over the past several years, we've been honored to partner with them on a variety of projects and have been just as impressed behind the scenes. Sam's team is professional and organized. Their multitude of backgrounds makes them the perfect partner for web, digital, video, design and all around great storytelling. They worked seamlessly with our production team getting them everything they needed in a timely manner. It was so refreshing to work at a quick pace and not get hung up on waiting for a reply. We look forward to continued work with Green Apply and would highly recommend them.
Posted on Google Google
RDEE profile picture
RDEE
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I have had the pleasure of working with Green Apple for over 10 years. Their team, especially through their creative collective, The Orchard, has been instrumental in achieving marketing successes across various shared clients in different industries. Green Apple's expertise and dedication to client success are unparalleled. They embrace new technologies, consistently combining the latest digital media techniques with a hands-on, personalized approach to client service that defines their brand and culture.
Posted on Google Google
Meg Grunke profile picture
Meg Grunke
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Green Apple has been instrumental in helping our organization grow. From redesigning our website to updating our brochures, they’ve handled everything seamlessly. Their team is top-notch—professional, creative, and genuinely invested in delivering positive outcomes for the companies they partner with. We couldn’t be happier with their work!