Cardinal Creative Strategies

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I'm Ashley, your new business bff.

I’m a marketing coach, brand strategist, and former small business owner who understands how overwhelming and exhausting marketing can feel. For the last decade, I’ve helped small businesses grow through award-winning campaigns, successful product launches, and strategies that move the needle. I’ve built marketing departments from the ground up, helped a local retailer expand from seven employees into a million-dollar business with a second location and nearly triple the staff in under three years, and partnered with entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and local civic leaders to turn big ideas into clear, actionable plans that get real results. Whether you’re stuck, stretched thin, or tired of guessing, I’ll help you stand out, save time, and build a brand that finally works the way you need it to work.

Ashley Payne teaching a workshop for Cardinal Creative Strategies at Groundwork in New Bedford, Massachusetts.