Heart and Hustle: The Keys to Small Business Success

We live and breathe the mantra: heart and hustle. Every day, we wake up ready to roll up our sleeves, dive into our work, and help our clients achieve their dreams. It’s not just a job for us—it’s a passion, fueled by years of experience in some of the toughest industries out there. 

From Corporate America to Boutique Marketing Magic 

Before starting Making Waves Marketing, our team cut their teeth in the corporate world. We’ve worked in industries where the stakes were high, the pace relentless, and the expectations even higher. We know what it’s like to sit in meetings where year-over-year revenue goals are the gold standard. We’ve felt the pressure of quarterly targets and the satisfaction of exceeding them. These experiences taught us resilience, strategic thinking, and the importance of delivering results—lessons we carry with us every day. 

As much as we’re grateful for those years, we’ve found our true calling in the work we do now. Transitioning from corporate environments to building a boutique marketing agency wasn’t just a career shift; it was a leap of faith into something we wholeheartedly believe in. And we’ve never looked back. 

The Joy of Boutique Marketing 

What makes our work so special? It’s the people we partner with and the relationships we build. We’re no longer working for massive corporations with faceless hierarchies. Instead, we collaborate with passionate small business owners, creative entrepreneurs, and innovative leaders who share our drive for success. 

We love the freedom and flexibility of our boutique team. It allows us to focus on what really matters: crafting personalized strategies, celebrating client wins, and making a tangible impact. Whether it’s launching a social media campaign that goes viral or helping a small business owner hit their first six-figure revenue goal, there’s nothing more rewarding. 

Heart and Hustle in Action 

Our approach combines heart and hustle in everything we do: 

1. Heart: We truly care about our clients and their success. From the initial consultation to the final campaign report, we treat every project as if it were our own. 

2. Hustle: We bring the same drive and determination to our boutique agency that we did in our corporate careers. We hit the ground running every day, staying ahead of trends, and delivering results that speak for themselves. 

   
   

Grateful for the Journey 

Looking back, we’re so thankful for the lessons learned in corporate America. Those years gave us the skills and grit to build something extraordinary. But looking forward, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead. Every client success story, every milestone reached, and every relationship built is a testament to why we do what we do. 

There’s nothing we would rather be doing than working with our amazing clients and our talented boutique team. Together, we’re making waves, one project at a time. 

Here’s to heart and hustle—the keys to small business success and the foundation of everything we believe in.