Your Brand’s Growth, Powered by Experience + AI

With decades of trusted retail, manufacturing and media relationships — now turbocharged by next-gen AI-driven tools and bots — JDS Group bridges old-school brand building with tomorrow’s technology.

Real Expertise. Real Results. Real Relationships. + Smart Automation.

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Your Growth, Our Mission

+65%

ROI Boost

2k+ Success Stories

"We're in the solutions business

— if you've got a problem,

we've got a solution."

— Marc Portney

Your Growth, Our Mission

+65%

ROI Boost

2k+ Success Stories

"We're in the solutions business

— if you've got a problem,

we've got a solution."

— Marc Portney

Your Growth, Our Mission

+65%

ROI Boost

2k+ Success Stories

"We're in the solutions business

— if you've got a problem,

we've got a solution."

— Marc Portney

At JDS Group, we don’t just grow brands — we connect them for the future. We bring decades of retail, manufacturing and media relationships and layer them with AI-powered insights, smart bots and automation. From physical retail placement and e-commerce optimization to packaging, sourcing and global media exposure, we deliver the trusted, proven resources — now accelerated by technology — to help your brand scale smarter and faster.

THE 2-IN-1 BRAND GROWTH SYSTEM

Smart guidance meets trusted connections

The JDS Partner Network

Your on-demand business partner — when every decision counts. Running a business means facing questions that can’t wait: pricing, packaging, partners, logistics, next moves.

Vetted manufacturing partners

Retail placement connections

Media and marketing experts

Finance and funding sources

Unlimited partner introductions

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Why Work With Us

Because growth today demands both legacy relationships and advanced intelligence.

40+ Years of Connections, Enhanced by AI

Deep buyer and retailer relationships built over decades, now informed by machine-learning insights to target the right partners faster.

40+ Years of Connections, Enhanced by AI

Deep buyer and retailer relationships built over decades, now informed by machine-learning insights to target the right partners faster.

40+ Years of Connections, Enhanced by AI

Deep buyer and retailer relationships built over decades, now informed by machine-learning insights to target the right partners faster.

Vetted Partner Network Powered by Tech

Access to proven service partners who deliver results, and bots that continuously monitor performance and alert for optimization.

Vetted Partner Network Powered by Tech

Access to proven service partners who deliver results, and bots that continuously monitor performance and alert for optimization.

Vetted Partner Network Powered by Tech

Access to proven service partners who deliver results, and bots that continuously monitor performance and alert for optimization.

Strategy + Execution Under One Roof

We craft your brand growth strategy and deploy it with automation-enabled workflows that keep things on schedule and on budget.

Strategy + Execution Under One Roof

We craft your brand growth strategy and deploy it with automation-enabled workflows that keep things on schedule and on budget.

Strategy + Execution Under One Roof

We craft your brand growth strategy and deploy it with automation-enabled workflows that keep things on schedule and on budget.

Performance-Aligned with Real Data

We succeed when you succeed — and we use real-time analytics and AI-driven dashboards so you can see what’s working (and what we’re shifting on the fly).

Performance-Aligned with Real Data

We succeed when you succeed — and we use real-time analytics and AI-driven dashboards so you can see what’s working (and what we’re shifting on the fly).

Performance-Aligned with Real Data

We succeed when you succeed — and we use real-time analytics and AI-driven dashboards so you can see what’s working (and what we’re shifting on the fly).

Rapid Speed to Market Through Automation

Leveraging digital tools, bots and streamlined processes to get your brand to launch and scale faster than traditional models.

Rapid Speed to Market Through Automation

Leveraging digital tools, bots and streamlined processes to get your brand to launch and scale faster than traditional models.

Rapid Speed to Market Through Automation

Leveraging digital tools, bots and streamlined processes to get your brand to launch and scale faster than traditional models.

Global Reach, Intelligently Scaled

Driving growth through key partnerships around the world — with AI-based cultural, language and market adaptation to ensure relevance and traction.

Global Reach, Intelligently Scaled

Driving growth through key partnerships around the world — with AI-based cultural, language and market adaptation to ensure relevance and traction.

Global Reach, Intelligently Scaled

Driving growth through key partnerships around the world — with AI-based cultural, language and market adaptation to ensure relevance and traction.

Core Services

We deliver fully integrated brand-growth services — combining traditional strategy, sales, marketing and retail representation with AI-driven tools, bots, and data-science workflows. Whether you’re launching or scaling, we help you connect smarter, scale faster, and lead with insight. Below are our service pillars — where experience meets innovation.

Brand Management

From concept to shelf, we craft and launch brand stories grounded in decades of retail insight — and sharpen them with AI-powered market scans, creative-testing bots, and performance forecasting to ensure you’re retail-ready and data-driven.

Brand Management

Retail Sales Representation

Leveraging our 40+ years of relationships with retailers and distributors — now enhanced by AI-based lead scoring, outreach automation and predictive sell-through modelling — we handle placement, buyer presentations, promotional planning and full execution.

Retail Sales Representation

Amazon Brand Management

From initial setup to optimization, we manage your Amazon operations using smart bots to monitor performance, adjust bids, analyze search trends and connect you with high-performing ad and creative partners for profitable growth.

Amazon Brand Management

B2B Outreach Management

We design and execute automated outreach campaigns using AI-driven segmentation, message-personalisation bots and real-time analytics — connecting your brand with qualified buyers, distributors and strategic partners while you focus on the calls.

B2B Outreach Management

Business Consulting

Strategic guidance across retail, digital and operations — grounded in decades of industry experience and augmented by AI-powered analytics, scenario-modelling and operational-efficiency tools to help you make smarter decisions.

Business Consulting

Dealgistics™ Reports

Our proprietary intelligence on market trends, category performance and competitors — enhanced by machine-learning algorithms that surface insights, opportunities and actionable data you can’t easily get elsewhere.

Dealgistics™ Reports

Sourcing & Manufacturing

Through GlobalSourceIP, we bring 35+ years of sourcing, import and manufacturing experience. Now we layer in AI-assisted supplier evaluation, cost-optimising algorithms and logistics automation to deliver white-glove service while improving margins and boosting efficiency.

Sourcing & Manufacturing

Strategic Brand Connections

We match your brand with trusted, vetted partners across every growth area — and we now use AI-based partner-fit modelling, performance tracking bots and real-time dashboards so you save time, cost and risk.

Strategic Brand Connections

Media/Advertising Financing Solutions

We’ve partnered with private-equity, entrepreneurial and media-funding professionals who help brands accelerate growth through flexible debt-based funding. With AI-enhanced budgeting, predictive ROI tools and media-mix bots, we make your ad spend smarter across Meta, Google, Amazon, TikTok, TV and beyond.

Media/Advertising Financing Solutions

Business Consulting

Social Media Management Services That Scale Brands

Working with a vetted partner specialising in influencer/creator marketing, paid-media (Meta, Google, TikTok), retention (email/SMS) and performance optimisation through CRO/SEO — enhanced by social-listening bots, campaign-optimisation AI and real-time performance dashboards.

Social Media Management Services That Scale Brands

Media/Advertising Financing Solutions

Packaging, Display & Box Solutions

With vetted U.S-based packaging manufacturers handling everything from design to delivery, we now integrate AI-powered mock-ups, automated cost-optimisation and logistics-tracking bots to deliver custom packaging, print, displays and fulfilment with speed and precision.

Packaging, Display & Box Solutions

Closeout & Liquidation Partners

We work with vetted domestic buyers specialising in closeouts and liquidations to help brands free up stagnant inventory, recover cash flow and make room for growth — and we use AI-powered inventory-flow analytics, dynamic pricing bots and predictive buy-back modelling to streamline the process.

Closeout & Liquidation Partners

Strategic Brand Connections

We connect you directly with trusted, vetted partners who help your brand scale in every area of growth — saving you time, cost, and risk.

We help brands connect with:

Trusted Flexible Media/ Advertising Financing Solutions

We’ve partnered with vetted private equity investors, serial entrepreneurs, and experienced media funding professionals who help brands accelerate growth through flexible, debt-based funding for high-impact media advertising campaigns — across Meta, Google, Amazon, TikTok, TV, and more.

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Trusted Social Media Management Services That Scales Brands

We work with a vetted partner specializing in social media growth — offering proven success in influencer and creator marketing, paid media (Meta, Google, TikTok), retention marketing (email and SMS), and performance optimization through CRO and SEO.

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Trusted U.S. Packaging, Display & Box Partner

We’ve partnered with vetted U.S.-based packaging manufacturers that handle everything from design to delivery — offering custom packaging, print, displays, and logistics solutions under one roof.

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Trusted U.S. Packaging, Display & Box Partner

We’ve partnered with vetted U.S.-based packaging manufacturers that handle everything from design to delivery — offering custom packaging, print, displays, and logistics solutions under one roof.

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Trusted U.S. Closeout & Liquidation Partners

We work with vetted domestic buyers specializing in closeouts and liquidations — helping brands free up stagnant inventory, recover cash flow, and make room for growth. They handle any volume across every category with proven reliability and discretion.

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Trusted U.S. Closeout & Liquidation Partners

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Think of JDS as your brand's connection hub — the team that knows who to call, how to negotiate, and what gets results.

JDS

Retail Reps

Your Brand

Media Partners

Social Teams

Packaging

Liquidation

JDS

Retail Reps

Your Brand

Media Partners

Social Teams

Packaging

Liquidation

Meet Our Leadership

Experienced leaders driving innovation and growth in brand partnerships

Marc Portney

Marc Portney is a veteran product expert and entrepreneur with a passion for turning ideas into successful consumer products. With more than 30 years of experience, he brings sharp business instincts, real-world street smarts, and a vast network of retail relationships that consistently help transform concepts into products that sell. As the driving force behind several companies and affiliates, Marc has led countless innovations from development to nationwide retail placement. His hands-on leadership and ability to spot market potential have made him a trusted name in product commercialization. Marc also shared his expertise on television as the host and resident investor of Discovery Science Channel’s hit series All-American Makers, where he evaluated inventors’ products for innovation, functionality, and market readiness—often backing the most promising ideas with real investment. In short, Marc Portney isn’t just an expert in retail and product development — he’s a catalyst for innovation, dedicated to helping creators and brands bring the next big thing to life.

Marc Portney

Meet Anthony Fallon

Anthony Fallon is a seasoned expert in eCommerce sales and marketing with over 15 years of experience helping emerging businesses and established brands achieve scalable online success. His strength lies not only in driving revenue and profitability but in building long-term growth strategies that create lasting impact. Throughout his career, Anthony has developed and executed comprehensive marketing and sales programs that position brands for sustained leadership in their industries. His approach combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of the digital marketplace — turning insights into measurable, results-driven performance. More than a marketing professional, Anthony is a forward-thinking brand builder who helps companies thrive in today’s fast-paced, digital-first world.

Meet Anthony Fallon

Your questions, answered.

Find quick answers to common queries about our services, process, and how we can help you achieve your goals.

What does JDS Group do?

How is JDS Group different from a traditional marketing agency?

What’s the difference between the Membership and Core Services?

Who can benefit from working with JDS Group?

Do you work with international brands?

How does your partner connection process work?

How can I get started with JDS Group?

Your questions, answered.

Find quick answers to common queries about our services, process, and how we can help you achieve your goals.

What does JDS Group do?

How is JDS Group different from a traditional marketing agency?

What’s the difference between the Membership and Core Services?

Who can benefit from working with JDS Group?

Do you work with international brands?

How does your partner connection process work?

How can I get started with JDS Group?

Your questions, answered.

Find quick answers to common queries about our services, process, and how we can help you achieve your goals.

What does JDS Group do?

How is JDS Group different from a traditional marketing agency?

What’s the difference between the Membership and Core Services?

Who can benefit from working with JDS Group?

Do you work with international brands?

How does your partner connection process work?

How can I get started with JDS Group?

Legal Disclaimer

JDS Group does not provide legal, financial, or tax advice. All guidance, resources, and introductions are offered for general business purposes only. As part of your membership, we may recommend trusted third-party professionals — including legal, financial, or insurance experts — when appropriate. Any engagement with those professionals is separate and voluntary. By participating in the JDS program, you agree to hold JDS Group, its affiliates, and representatives harmless from any liability related to advice, introductions, or outcomes based on your business decisions.

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The shortcut to trusted partners, real solutions, and faster growth.

Get instant access to our fully vetted partner network across manufacturing, media, funding, digital growth, packaging, logistics, web development, and more. Every partner is screened through our internal checklist and personally reviewed by Marc Portney — so you never waste time or money on the wrong agency, vendor, or service provider again.

A membership built for founders, operators, and product companies who want reliable resources without months of research, sales calls, and trial-and-error.

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What You Get

The Business Partner Network

Running a business requires the right partners — not endless searching. Your membership unlocks:

Unlimited Trusted Introductions

Request partner referrals anytime. You’ll be connected to vetted, high-performing experts across media funding, PO financing, manufacturing, packaging, logistics, Amazon growth, digital agencies, creative, development, and more. No bad agencies. No untested vendors. Only vetted pros.

Unlimited Trusted Introductions

Real-Time Support Through Our System

Instead of guessing what type of partner you need, simply tell us the goal or problem — and we match you with the right vetted partner for that stage.

Real-Time Support Through Our System

Instead of guessing what type of partner you need, simply tell us the goal or problem — and we match you with the right vetted partner for that stage.

Private Member Portal

Track your introductions, follow-ups, and partner resources in one secure dashboard.

Private Member Portal

Track your introductions, follow-ups, and partner resources in one secure dashboard.

Exclusive Tools & Resources

Access proven templates, frameworks, and systems used by real brands across retail, Amazon, DTC, and product manufacturing.

Exclusive Tools & Resources

Access proven templates, frameworks, and systems used by real brands across retail, Amazon, DTC, and product manufacturing.

Member-Only Updates

Get exclusive insights, partner additions, and new opportunities before they’re announced. As challenges appear in your business, you’ll always know exactly where to turn.

Member-Only Updates

Get exclusive insights, partner additions, and new opportunities before they’re announced. As challenges appear in your business, you’ll always know exactly where to turn.

In-House Growth Services (Optional Add-Ons)

Members also get direct access to our internal teams for specialized support — including Amazon brand management, sourcing & manufacturing, retail representation, and closeout inventory solutions.

In-House Growth Services (Optional Add-Ons)

Members also get direct access to our internal teams for specialized support — including Amazon brand management, sourcing & manufacturing, retail representation, and closeout inventory solutions.

Who It's For

Entrepreneurs & Inventors

Turn ideas into real products with vetted manufacturers, packaging partners, and development resources.

Brand Owners

Growing on Amazon, Shopify, or retail? We connect you with the right partners to accelerate scale.

Operators & Executives

Confidently solve problems and move faster with proven resources on standby.

Results-Driven Leaders

Skip the guesswork. Tap into a vetted network built to protect your time, money, and momentum.

How It Works

Join & Create Account

Get instant access to your private member portal.

Tell Us What You Need

Request an introduction, resource, or solution anytime.

Get Matched to a Vetted Partner

We connect you with the right expert — fast.

Execute & Scale

Leverage the right relationships to grow with clarity and speed.

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Example Use Cases

Media-Funded Growth

Connect with vetted media funding partners who provide paid media capital for Meta, Google, Amazon, and CTV — driving scale with predictable ROI.

Inventory Recovery

Move excess inventory quickly and discreetly through vetted closeout buyers without damaging brand value.

Packaging & Cost Reduction

Connect with packaging engineers and suppliers who reduce cost while improving retail presentation and fulfillment efficiency.

Market Clarity & Brand Positioning

Match with strategic partners who refine pricing, messaging, competitive analysis, and product expansion.

Supply Chain & Operations

When production or fulfillment breaks, we connect you with vetted suppliers and logistics partners who stabilize and optimize throughput.

Cash Flow & Funding

Access vetted financing resources — including PO financing, factoring, and alternative funding options tailored for product brands.

Cash Flow & Funding Challenges

Get creative strategies for short-term liquidity and long-term capital — from renegotiating supplier terms to leveraging media-based financing or structured debt.

Cash Flow & Funding Challenges

Get creative strategies for short-term liquidity and long-term capital — from renegotiating supplier terms to leveraging media-based financing or structured debt.

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Annual

Monthly Access

Unlimited vetted partner introductions

Strategic referral matching based on your goals

Private member portal

Access to our vetted partner network

Member-only tools & resources

Priority updates when new partners are added

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Annual

Monthly Access

Unlimited vetted partner introductions

Strategic referral matching based on your goals

Private member portal

Access to our vetted partner network

Member-only tools & resources

Priority updates when new partners are added

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does JDS Group do?

How is JDS Group different from a traditional marketing agency?

What’s the difference between Membership and Core Services?

Who can benefit from working with JDS Group?

Do you work with international brands?

How does your partner connection process work?

How can I get started with JDS Group?

Frequently Asked Questions

What does JDS Group do?

How is JDS Group different from a traditional marketing agency?

What’s the difference between Membership and Core Services?

Who can benefit from working with JDS Group?

Do you work with international brands?

How does your partner connection process work?

How can I get started with JDS Group?

Frequently Asked Questions

What does JDS Group do?

How is JDS Group different from a traditional marketing agency?

What’s the difference between Membership and Core Services?

Who can benefit from working with JDS Group?

Do you work with international brands?

How does your partner connection process work?

How can I get started with JDS Group?

Advanced Membership Questions Explained

What happens after I submit an inquiry?

How are partners vetted?

Can I request introductions to my own type of service provider?

What if my issue requires deeper execution or ongoing management?

How quickly can I expect an introduction?

Do you share my business information with partners automatically?

Is legal or financial advice included?

Advanced Membership Questions Explained

What happens after I submit an inquiry?

How are partners vetted?

Can I request introductions to my own type of service provider?

What if my issue requires deeper execution or ongoing management?

How quickly can I expect an introduction?

Do you share my business information with partners automatically?

Is legal or financial advice included?

Advanced Membership Questions Explained

What happens after I submit an inquiry?

How are partners vetted?

Can I request introductions to my own type of service provider?

What if my issue requires deeper execution or ongoing management?

How quickly can I expect an introduction?

Do you share my business information with partners automatically?

Is legal or financial advice included?

However, as part of your membership, we can connect you with trusted, pre-vetted professionals — including attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers, and financial advisors — who specialize in supporting growing businesses. These introductions are provided strictly as referrals, and any engagement with those professionals is at your discretion and separate from JDS Group.

By using this service, members agree to hold JDS Group, its affiliates, and representatives harmless from any liability related to advice, outcomes, or actions taken based on guidance or introductions provided through the program