Our core belief: Marketing's first job is to magnify your mission and amplify your message. Profits are the proof it's all working!
As your dedicated growth partner in the Philippines, we will work together to provide your mission-driven enterprise the essential strategies, systems and support needed to achieve both wider impact and better profitability.
Our "Why": We do this because we believe that smarter and better work prospers the nation- one local business and leader at a time!
The world knows us Filipinos as incredibly hardworking, and we honor that heritage. It’s in our blood. But the business landscape is changing fast. Artificial intelligence, automation, and powerful digital tools are here now—and we can’t simply outwork them– BUT we can command them.
At GSB, our core mission is to empower you to do just that. We help you leverage modern strategies and tools to achieve better results for your local business or organization, faster. This isn’t just about business efficiency; it’s about giving you back your most precious resource—time. Time to innovate, to lead, and to be with your families.
We want to move the most casual Filipino conversation starter from just “Let’s eat!” to joyfully include, “Let’s get smarter and better, together!”
Our "Who": Filipino trailblazers
Our mission comes alive when we get to work with people with these profiles.
If you can relate with any of them, we should talk!
Nancy,
the Adapting Professional
The dedicated employee eager to upskill and stay valuable amidst digital transformation.
Gino,
the Business Owner going through Growth Pains
The local business owner who has been running his business for the past decade or so, and now realize that what got them here won't get them there-- they need systems!
Digna,
the Diligent Educator
The experienced teacher wanting to bridge the gap with her Gen Z students by embracing new digital teaching tools.
Nico,
the Mentor-Hungry Newbie
The talented fresh grad, full of ideas but needing guidance on how to communicate effectively and make a real, meaningful impact.
Alice,
the Seasoned Entrepreneur
The long-time business owner who recognizes the urgent need for digital transformation to stay competitive and better serve her clients.
Philip,
the Philanthropic Expert
The seasoned practitioner who wishes to generously share his lifetime of knowledge with the next generation and needs a platform to do so.
Our "What": Your Toolkit for Scalable & Sustainable Success
Our years of experience across various industries, companies and projects equip us to provide you with these integrated solutions:
Our How: Do it All with a Perfect 9!
Our perfectly imperfect passion to practice these 9 values guide every strategy we build and every relationship we nurture.
2G
+ 2P
+ 5C
=
Perfect 9!
1G
Groundedness
None of us got here by ourselves. We owe love and respect to each one.
2G
Generosity
Freely we receive, freely we give.
1P
Patriotism
We serve Filipinos FIRST.
2P
Practicality
We don’t sell ideas. We sell tangible results.
1C
Christ-centeredness
All is Grace, and all Glory goes back to the Giver.
2C
Cheerfulnes
We are a joy to work with!
3C
Conversational
We listen to understand and we respond with wisdom.
4C
Creative
We see and use things as they are could be.
5C
Curiosity
We keep our senses open for everything that makes us all smarter and better!
Our customers' real reviews:our priceless rewards and timeless awards!
Trisha Mae RamirezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If I'll describe Gretch and her awesome team's work, it would be: G - Growth and goal-driven S - Straightforward and strategic B - Bold and bright ...and if that's not enough to put trust to their capabilities, I don't know what will. GSB is a gem. ;) - Trisha of GreenDev Sam TabuenaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was truly an honor to work with Ma’am Gretchen Veran. Her patience and professionalism are highly commendable, especially during our seminar where we encountered several on-the-spot changes. Despite these challenges, she was able to adapt quickly and handle the situation with grace, showing her flexibility and dedication as a speaker. What stood out most was her ability to deliver meaningful and relevant insights even with the limited time given. She ensured that the participants not only understood but also absorbed the key points of her talk. Her clarity, confidence, and engaging delivery made the session both informative and impactful. Overall, Ma’am Gretchen is an excellent speaker. She has the remarkable ability to connect with her audience while ensuring that her message is clear and valuable. Working with her was a privilege, and I would gladly recommend her to any future event or engagement. Danpaul MahinayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Gretchen for the crash course "From Purpose to Profitability through Digital Marketing". Indeed, it was a practical learning of digital marketing driven by a deep sense of purpose beyond the profit motive. I'm excited to apply all my learnings.👌 Kathleen Reverente (Kate)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you, Gretchen and the rest of the team for an enjoyable learning experience. I can easily apply all the concepts that I learn from this. As a newbie in digital marketing, I appreciate how the worksheets provided me with a starting point for Tito Steef. I will always keep this in mind: P.E.R.A.: Plan-Execute-Review-Assign. If there are future deep dive classes, I will sign up again! pierre marmonierTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The assistance of Gretchen and her team has been essentials for us over the past years Jon DiomampoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It’s awesome working with Gretchen and the GSB team! You guys displayed remarkable patience in conversing with us, listening to our stories on what we’re doing and how we’re doing things in line with our spiritual family’s mission of making disciples. It was a delight how the baselining process was done. You guys managed the project extremely well - handled the work breakdown systematically and efficiently phased things in a workable timeline. And, I appreciate so much the time given for user experience and feedback. And making yourselves available for tech support as we move towards adoption of the Mission Machine (thank you coining this as well!) for use by our “feasters” in the Feast Ortigas District of the Light of Jesus Family community. On behalf of our District Head - Bro Obet Cabrillas, thank you and great job GSB! Truly you are GSB - God’s Special Blessing to our community! God bless all of you! Jon Diomampo Feast Builder, The Feast Timog Discipleship Coordinator, Feast Ortigas District Light of Jesus Family Leonard CoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Listens to customers. Responsive to feedback. Works fast. Produces results. What more could you ask for? Melissa MoranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was both a privilege and a pleasure partnering with Gretchen Veran of Get Smarter and Better (GSB) during our KLIK Mobile Education (KLIKme) Pilot Program in 2023-2025. As KLIKme serves out-of-school youth and adults in 9 partner-communities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, guiding our learners to successfully complete the DepEd ALS Program is only an interim goal. They need to start earning soonest. So we were delighted to discover GSB! Through the 12-session online course on Digital Marketing that Gretchen designed for KLIKme, over 50 of our learners gained immediate practice with tools they could apply to their own products and services or offer to potential clients. Beyond providing skills training, however, Gretchen's sessions offered our learners a lot more. Each weeknight class provided fun interaction, a helpful sounding board for questions, and genuinely personal concern and encouragement in an area that was surely intimidating to former HS dropouts who never dreamed they could use their gadgets to create something useful -- and possibly earn from it! For this, we at KLIKme are truly grateful to Gretchen and GSB. Your service is clearly not just about sharing digital-age knowhow. It is about extending hope. Till our next collaboration! Melissa Y. Moran / COO & Content Director KLIK Mobile Education Andreis CateringTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so much Ms. Gretchen for building our website. They were professional, responsive, and understood our needs perfectly. We highly recommend Get Smarter and Better to anyone looking to create a professional and effective website for their business. God bless you, Ms. Gretchen! More power!Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 11 reviews