About Us | Award-Winning Marketing Agency in Montgomery, TX
Est. 15+ Years Ago · Montgomery, TX · Lake Conroe

A True Partner. Not Just a Vendor.

Collaborative Concepts Marketing is the #1-rated marketing agency in Montgomery, TX (BusinessRate 2025 & 2026) — an award-winning Fractional CMO firm and full-service digital agency built by operators who've run real businesses.

Collaborative Concepts Marketing LLC is an award-winning Fractional CMO firm and full-service digital marketing agency in Montgomery, Texas on Lake Conroe, founded over 15 years ago by Lalena "Lily" Kotasek — serving industrial, construction, manufacturing, dealership, and B2B clients across the Houston region and all 50 states. Call: 936.249.6443

  • 5-Star Google Rated
  • Best Marketing Agency, Montgomery TX — 2025 & 2026
  • #1 BusinessRate 2026
  • Marquis Who's Who 2026 Honoree
  • NCCER #40226225
  • AMPP Community Hub Member
  • Founding Member, Fractional Founders Network
  • We Run on EOS

Our Story

Founded over 15 years ago by Lalena "Lily" Kotasek, Collaborative Concepts Marketing was built on a single belief: businesses deserve a true partner, not just a vendor. From day one, we've delivered hands-on, strategy-first marketing to companies that need more than cookie-cutter campaigns — they need someone who understands how a real business actually works.

From the Field, Not Just the Classroom

In addition to studying marketing, Lily came from the field. A 4x business owner and second-generation construction professional, she spent decades managing profit margins, navigating sales cycles, and directing teams before ever putting "marketing agency" on a business card.

She worked her way up to VP of Marketing at United Van Lines, overseeing more than $100K/month in ad spend across 15 domestic locations, and served as IT Director in wholesale distribution and manufacturing — a rare technical depth most marketers simply don't have.

When she founded Collaborative Concepts in Montgomery, TX, she brought all of that real-world experience with her — and built an agency that serves complex businesses other agencies struggle to understand.

Best Marketing Agency Montgomery TX 2026 award badge — Collaborative Concepts Marketing, powered by Google Reviews
15+
Years in Business
#1
Marketing Agency, Montgomery TX — 2025 & 2026
5.0★
Google Review Rating
50
States Served

Meet the Team

Marketers, media producers, and subject-matter experts with real operational experience in the industries we serve.

Lalena Lily Kotasek — Founder, CEO and Fractional CMO of Collaborative Concepts Marketing, Montgomery TX

Lalena "Lily" Kotasek

Founder, CEO & Fractional CMO

Published eCommerce strategist, Marquis Who's Who honoree, and three-decade marketing veteran. Leads client strategy and serves select clients as an embedded Fractional CMO.

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Joseph Dunham — Senior Media Manager and drone pilot at Collaborative Concepts Marketing

Joseph "Joe" Dunham

Sr. Media Manager & Drone-ologist

Leads media production — video, photography, and creative content that brings client brands to life visually, on the ground and in the air.

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Brice Foland — Partner and Subject Matter Expert in Purchasing and Construction at Collaborative Concepts Marketing

Brice Foland

Partner & SME — Purchasing & Construction

Brings hands-on purchasing and construction industry expertise, keeping strategies grounded in how contractors and builders actually buy and sell.

Nicholas Dunham — Consultant and Subject Matter Expert in Mechanical Engineering at Collaborative Concepts Marketing

Nicholas "Nick" Dunham

Consultant — SME Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering subject-matter expert who helps translate complex technical products into marketing that engineers and buyers respect.

Why Clients Choose Us

We've maintained long-term client relationships because we show up like an internal team member — not an outside vendor.

We Understand P&L

We've owned businesses and managed margins. Every strategy is built to move revenue, not vanity metrics.

We Understand Hiring Pains

We've built and led teams. We know what it takes to attract talent — and to market when you're short-staffed.

We Understand Slow Quarters

We've lived them. That's why our strategies are grounded, flexible, and focused on qualified pipeline.

Our Mission

To turn your marketing into a growth engine — one that generates qualified leads, builds brand authority, and supports your bottom line with full transparency. We don't sell keyword fluff or vanity metrics. We build strategies that align with where your business is going and what your customers are already searching for.

About Us FAQs

Who founded Collaborative Concepts Marketing?
Collaborative Concepts was founded over 15 years ago by Lalena "Lily" Kotasek — a three-decade marketing veteran, published eCommerce strategist, Marquis Who's Who honoree, former VP of Marketing at United Van Lines, and 4x business owner with a second-generation construction background.
What makes Collaborative Concepts different from other agencies?
Our team comes from the operational side of business — construction, manufacturing, logistics, and IT leadership — not just marketing. We understand P&L, hiring pains, and slow quarters, so we show up like an internal team member, not an outside vendor.
What awards has Collaborative Concepts won?
Best Marketing Agency in Montgomery, TX by BusinessRate for both 2025 and 2026, a 5-star Google review rating, and founder Lalena Kotasek is a Marquis Who's Who 2026 honoree. The agency is also NCCER certified (#40226225) and a founding member of the Fractional Founders Network.
What industries do you specialize in?
Industries that require marketers with real operational knowledge: industrial manufacturing, construction and excavation, engineering, automotive dealerships, eCommerce, health and wellness, and local service businesses — plus white-label marketing for other agencies.
Where is Collaborative Concepts located?
We're headquartered in Montgomery, Texas on Lake Conroe, serving the greater Houston region locally — Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, Magnolia, and Willis — and clients nationwide in all 50 states.
Award badge for top-ranked business, March 2026, awarded to Collaborative Concepts Marketing LLC in Montgomery, Texas, powered by Google Reviews.

Collaborative Concepts Marketing has been recognized as the #1 Marketing Agency in Montgomery, TX by BusinessRate for 2025 & 2026. We hold a 5-star Google review rating. 15+ Years in Business.

Located in Montgomery, Texas. Serving clients locally and nationwide.

📞 (936) 249-6443 | info@collaborativeconcepts.net