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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDirective employees are -20% more likely to recommend Directive as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Directive is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Directive employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Directive’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Directive was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Directive is rated C
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Directive ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 16 Directive employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Directive improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What makes you most happy at work?Connecting with other passionate people
What are some of the best things about your team?Creative, whip-smart individuals who are always looking for ways to better themselves.
What do you like best about the leadership team?The new COO clearly lays out expectations and explains them in way that everyone can understand.
Directive is the leading B2B and enterprise search marketing agency that companies trust to scale their business.
“Directive does beautiful search marketing for B2B and enterprise companies that share our values. We redefine the global standard for how marketers work, live, and grow.”
| Headquarter | 5201 California Ave, #150 Irvine, CA 92617 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | directiveconsulting.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | (949) 214-4024 |
| Company Status | Private |
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5 employees at Directive have reviewed Directive across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 5 Directive employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Directive are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Directive, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Directive are pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Directive are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Directive believe the environment at Directive is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Directive is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at Directive work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Directive are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Directive's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Directive employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Directive’s CEO Garrett Mehrguth started in this role in 2014. Garrett’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Garrett in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Garrett Mehrguth’s employees rank Directive in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Retention, and in the Top 50% for Compensation.
The Directive Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Garrett Mehrguth, COO / CO-Founder Tanner Shaffer, and Director of Marketing Hannah Mans
Garrett Mehrguth CEO / President
Garrett Mehrguth is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Directive, a leading B2B and enterprise search... read more
Tanner Shaffer COO / CO-Founder
Tanner Shaffer serves as the COO / CO-Founder of Directive Consulting. Tanner started at Directive Consulting in... read more
Hannah Mans Director of Marketing
A professional hustler and wordsmith with an affinity for strategy and high conversion rates, Hannah manages the... read more
Brady Cramm Director of PPC
Brady Cramm began his journey at Directive over three years ago as the first and original PPC specialist. With a... read more
Andy Monte Director of SEO
Andy Monte is the Director of SEO at Directive, a leading B2B and enterprise search marketing agency, headquartered in... read more
Jesse Seilhan Director of Client Services
Jesse Seilhan is the director of client services at Directive. He wakes up every day to help his team grow, his clients... read more
Olivia Ross Director of CRO
Bringing more than 8 years of experience in graphic design and conversion rate optimization to the table, Director of... read more
Garrett Mehrguth CEO/Co-Founder
Garrett Mehrguth is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Directive, a leading B2B and enterprise search... read more
How much do people at Directive get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Directive is $69,987, or $33 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,669, or $46 per hour.
At Directive, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $97,799 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $40,222 annually. Average Directive salaries by department include: Marketing at $78,001, Sales at $91,571, Business Development at $96,669, and Operations at $84,274. Half of Directive salaries are above $96,669.
5 employees at Directive rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Directive rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $46k | $46k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $74k | $74k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $94k | $94k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $163k | $163k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $227k | $227k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $310k | $310k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Directive across various culture dimensions.
Directive PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Directive address?
Directive location is at 5201 California Ave, #150
Who is the CEO of Directive?
Directive CEO is Garrett Mehrguth, their score by employees is 46
What is Directive eNPS?
The eNPS for Directive is -20
What is the salary for Recruiter in Directive?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 94k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Directive?
The average salaries for Finance in Directive is 49k