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Hands-On Marketing for Growing Founder-Led Brands

I plan and execute your marketing so nothing falls through the cracks.

Brand Strategy | Design & Marketing | Mentor & Trusted Creative Partner

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Hello!

I'm Nanette Asbury

Most growing businesses don’t struggle with ideas.
They struggle with time and consistency.

Marketing gets squeezed between client work, orders, staffing, and the hundred other things it takes to run a business.

Emails sit in drafts.
Social posts become sporadic.
Website updates wait for “when things slow down.”

That’s where I come in.

I step in as a hands-on marketing lead for founder-led brands. I plan and execute email marketing, social content, website updates, and campaigns so nothing falls through the cracks.

Some clients want someone they trust to run the marketing alongside them.
Others need a strategic website, brand clarity, or a place to think through their next move.

Strong brands are built through steady, intentional marketing.

Let’s build your brand story, and make it unforgettable.

Partner with a creative strategist to grow with clarity and consistency.
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Specialized working with:
Visionary founders and growing brands
Maker and artist owned businesses
Fitness and wellness professionals
Craft food and hospitality
Community minded organizations
Small teams ready to scale their marketing

Strong brands are built on clarity, consistency, and connection. Every business deserves a clear identity and marketing strategy that resonates. I partner with founders and growing brands to define their story, refine their strategy, and create cohesive messaging and visuals that reflect their values and inspire their audience.

Crafted Solutions Based on Your Needs

Elevate Your Brand with Distinction
Video & Motion Graphics

Short-form video and motion graphics designed to quickly capture attention and communicate ideas. I combine animation, video, and graphic elements to create engaging content for social media, marketing, and digital platforms.

Website Design Services

Strategic, functional websites built for where your business is now, with room to grow. My collaborative process keeps projects focused, organized, and moving forward with clarity.

Marketing & Communications

Strategic marketing and communications built for where your business is now, with room to evolve. My collaborative process keeps your content focused, consistent, and moving forward with clarity.

Mentorship & Consulting

Unlock your small business’s potential with expert guidance through private 1:1 coaching, group mentorship inside Creative Mentor Lab, or via Mountain BizWorks.

My mission is simple: to partner with entrepreneurs like you to unlock potential, reach goals, and connect with your audience. Whether you need hands-on guidance or want to delegate your marketing and branding entirely, I’m here as your trusted expert to lighten your load and deliver results, providing the creative and strategic support needed to thrive in today’s market.

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"Nanette has truly transformed our brand with next level professionalism and imagination."
Steven McHone
McHone Performance Training
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"Nanette's keen ability to understand not only my business and where we need to focus, but also to embody my brand voice, personality, and sense of humor, creates content that hits the bullseye and enables me to maintain a meaningful and authentic connection, growing my customer base."
Kristie Nerby
DeVeer Designs
"Nanette's background in art, galleries, & trade shows offers a diverse perspective. Her emphasis on the significance of social media and advertising is reflected in her valuable contributions to print ads and consulting."
Julie Shaw
Julie Shaw Designs
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"It is interesting and comforting to know that someone who has been very integral in our own professional development thus far, is involved with taking us further down the road."
James Stanford
720 Glassworks
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