THE GAL BEHIND BUD TO BLOOM MARKETING
HEY FRIEND, I’M KARLEY!
I’m a marketing strategist and creative based out of Frederick, Maryland. For as long as I could remember, I’ve been an advocate for helping small businesses grow.
From my very first job at 14 doing photography and social media for a local music store to today, supporting local and online businesses with their marketing efforts, this is my passion and dream come true.
My approach to marketing is ethical and heart-centered. It treats people like people and not potential dollar signs.
I value building community and managing campaigns that feel aligned for you—no unethical, sleazy tactics here. This results in true trust and relationships with your community and raving fans for your business.
Sound like something you need in your business?
FUN FACTS •
FUN FACTS •
HOME BASE
Maryland (we have the best flag)
SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE
BIG Mamma Mia gal
FAVORITE READ
A Court of Thorns and Roses series, nothing will ever top it I swear
GUILTY PLEASURE
The Bachelor/Bachelorette
COFFEE ORDER
Hot seasonal latte from a local coffee shop
OBSESSED WITH
My husband Nick and our pups Rico and Stryker—I love my boys!!
About the Brand
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My mission is to support local Frederick, Maryland and online small business owners as they grow and evolve through tailor-made marketing strategies and management that treat people like people (and not potential dollar signs).
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LOVE - Empathy, kindness, and respect are crucial for a mutually beneficial working relationship. It’s important to me that you always feel seen and heard during our time together, because I want your vision and authenticity to shine through in everything we do.
TRUST - Your business is your baby, and hiring someone to help you grow it is a big step. It’s important that we have a mutual understanding and appreciation of one another—that’s when the magic happens.
QUALITY - You’ll receive only the highest standard of work and effort from me. We’re bound to have fun, but putting thought and intentionality into your work is a top priority of mine, because I will care about your business as much as you do.
HONESTY - I believe in truthful, transparent marketing over scarcity, fear-based tactics. I choose to work with people who don’t use sleazy sales techniques to get ahead and grow their businesses.
CREATIVITY - As an ex-engineer and multi-passionate person, finding unique solutions is a key component of what I love to do. I don’t shy away from challenges, so if something doesn’t work the first time, we are going to try again until it does.
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WILDFLOWERS
Each wildflower is unique in its own way—just like your business and the solutions I’ll help you uncover. My expertise lies in creating custom strategies to help you bloom wherever you’re planted.
Community is at the heart of Bud to Bloom. Wildflowers usually grow together in a field, and they’re more beautiful surrounded by others.
No matter where you’re at in your marketing journey, Bud to Bloom has something for you. Wildflowers cannot be contained (and typically don’t grow well in a pot), just like your potential can’t be capped when you prioritize your marketing.
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EXPLORATION
You already have what it takes to be successful online, you just may need a roadmap and a (marketing) tour guide.
When you’re juggling your marketing on your own, it may feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. Working with me gives you a more streamlined, step-by-step approach that empowers you to take on your marketing.
My formal engineering background means that I love an efficient workflow and system. While I have recommended tools and workflows, my ultimate goal is always to discover what works best for YOU.
