SMALL BUSINESS OWNER,

Marketing should feel good.

Marketing is the key to any growing business, but it doesn’t have to feel icky or salesy in order to be effective. Grab your hiking shoes and I’ll bring the map, because it’s time to go on an adventure.

My approach to marketing is simple, but it works. Treat people like people—not potential dollar signs and put community and relationships first. Sound good to you?

WHICH PATH IS FOR YOU?

There’s a marketing adventure for all.

PAST CLIENTS •

PAST CLIENTS •

and many more!

MEET YOUR MARKETING STRATEGIST:

HEY, I’M KARLEY!

I’m an ex-engineer turned founder of Bud to Bloom Marketing—a digital marketing company serving Frederick, Maryland and beyond. Whether you’re looking to outsource your marketing entirely or get another set of eyes on your strategy, there’s something here for you.

I believe in small businesses just like yours and bring the analytical, systems-driven side mixed with the creative side to help you discover your marketing potential.

Oh, and we’ll have a lot of fun along the way!

THE BLOG

Step-by-step marketing strategies and tips for the small business owner

Blog
A Guide to Marketing on Pinterest for Beginners
The Blog Post Workflow That Will Save You Hours of Time
Why You Need a Marketing Content Calendar
How to Write a Sales Email (That People Actually Want to Open)

TAKE THE FREE QUIZ:

WHAT’S YOUR MARKETING DESTINATION?

Discover exactly which aspect of your marketing TO focus on in this season for maximum results.

I KINDA LOVE MY CLIENTS.

  • "Karley is so easy to work with.

    She went above and beyond with ideas and made it really simple to follow through on everything moving forward. If you are feeling stuck with social media or even a social media process, I highly recommend hiring Karley!”

    - Caity

  • "I loved the personal connection.

    It just felt so nice to be able to talk to someone who understands marketing your business on social media. It also felt good to dream about the what ifs that can come out of having a better content marketing strategy.”

    - Liz

  • "Karley is very good at what she does.

    She has streamlined both a social media strategy as well as content creation for my business. She will be your biggest champion as you move through the stages of growth that all small businesses experience.”

    - Char

  • "Karley's incredibly thoughtful, genuine, and a careful listener.

    I'm always excited by and impressed with the new ideas she brings to the business, and I know she cares about my success! I can't recommend her enough, and I'm proud to call her both a friend and a colleague.”

    - Staci

  • "Karley is the sweetest human to work with & it honestly felt like I was chatting with a long time friend!

    I've never done email marketing before so it seemed like a daunting task to take on, but after just 60 minutes with Karley, I felt so good about it!”

    - Elisa