Mia transformed our sales process in ways I never thought possible. We’re no longer scrambling to gather info for pitches or worrying about whether we have the resources to deliver. Mia does all the heavy lifting—client research, strategy, financial planning—so we can focus on what we do best: creating impactful brand experiences. It's like having a dream sales exec and operations guru rolled into one.
“Mia transformed our sales process in ways I never thought possible. We’re no longer scrambling to gather info for pitches or worrying about whether we have the resources to deliver. Mia does all the heavy lifting—client research, strategy, financial planning—so we can focus on what we do best: creating impactful website experiences. It’s like having a dream sales exec and operations guru rolled into one.”
— Maria Manila, Co-founder of Higher Ground Studio
About Higher Ground Studio
Meet Higher Ground Studio, a boutique Webflow studio based in Canada, led by the visionary Co-founder and Creative Director Maria Manila. Their specialty? Empowering B2B startups and marketing teams with high-performing websites that are easy to maintain and built to drive their business forward. However, like many service-based businesses looking to grow, Higher Ground Studio faced the tricky challenge of scaling its sales efforts without sacrificing the quality and creativity that set it apart.
That’s when they discovered Mia, our AI Sales Copilot. Mia is purpose-built for agencies, studios, and solopreneurs, acting as an AI account executive who seamlessly tackles sales research, strategy, and operational planning—all while optimizing for each unique company.
Challenge
As an Entrepreneur Aiming to Grow
Maria had big ambitions for Higher Ground Studio but found herself buried in the complexities of client prospecting, meeting prep, and resource allocation. She knew she needed a system to handle the nitty-gritty so she could focus on steering the agency toward sustainable growth.
From a Business Perspective
As a growing Webflow studio, Higher Ground Studio faced intense competition and high-stakes pitches. Balancing finances, operations, and service quality for each potential project was daunting. They needed a strategic edge—one that would help them present a polished, confident front to every prospect while also keeping a close eye on profitability.
Solution
Client Research & Meeting Cheat Sheet
Gone are the days of painstakingly combing through LinkedIn profiles, websites, and online forums. Mia leverages a vast pool of unstructured data to generate concise, actionable insights. This means the Higher Ground team can walk into meetings fully prepared and confident, saving countless hours of manual research.
Winning Strategy
Think of Mia as a seasoned partner who understands your service offerings, pricing, and business model. For Higher Ground Studio, Mia helped craft proposals and pitches that aligned perfectly with resource capacity, financial goals, and creative aspirations. They began closing more deals because every pitch felt custom-made and thoroughly thought-out.
Operations and Automation
Mia also streamlines workflows by organizing project details, finances, and team availability. That means less back-and-forth and more time spent on delivering innovative creative work. The result: a leaner, more efficient operational backbone.
Impact
As an Entrepreneur: Maria’s Growth
Before Mia, Maria spent her days juggling administrative tasks and tactical decisions. Now, she’s freed up to think bigger—developing new service offerings, forging strategic partnerships, and guiding her team toward long-term success. By shedding the stress of sales minutiae, she’s become a more insightful and future-focused leader.
As a Company: Higher Ground’s Organized Operating System
The difference is night and day. With Mia, Higher Ground Studio has a structured, data-driven approach to sales and project planning. They’re winning more deals while maintaining high creative standards. Their sales cycle is shorter, revenue is up, and they’ve built an internal system that supports sustainable scaling.
