You Don’t Need More Marketing. You Need It to Work Together.

I’ve helped small businesses and local leaders grow for over fifteen years by connecting what matters most: people, purpose, and strategy. It’s time for your marketing to finally make sense.

Stop Marketing. Start Belonging.

Marketing works best when it feels human. It isn’t about shouting louder or chasing every new platform. It’s about connection, consistency, and clarity.

When your business focuses on belonging, customers stop being one-time buyers and become long-term advocates. That’s how small businesses scale, communities grow, and lasting impact happens.

You don’t need more tactics. You need a plan that ties everything together, both online and offline, so every effort supports your goals.

Helping Businesses Grow Since MySpace

I’ve been building marketing that works since social media had profile songs. Over the last fifteen years, I’ve guided thousands of entrepreneurs, service professionals, and teams toward results they can see and measure.

My background covers every corner of digital marketing, from early Facebook growth strategies to modern video and AI-powered campaigns. I’ve worked with brands such as Adobe, Forbes, YouTube, and BNI, along with hundreds of small business owners who want their marketing to make sense.

What I’ve learned is simple. Growth comes from clarity, not chaos. When you connect your message, your people, and your purpose, your marketing starts working the way it should.

The Book That’s Rebuilding How Local Businesses Grow

Stop Marketing. Start Belonging. is for small business owners, local teams, and community leaders who are tired of trying to do everything and ready to do what works.

Inside, you’ll find the roadmap that aligns traditional relationship-building with modern digital strategy. Learn how to measure what really drives growth: trust, loyalty, and steady leads. Discover how to build a business your community is proud to support.

Preorder today and get early access to the first three chapters, plus bonus tools to help you start strong.

Bring Belonging to Your Stage, Organization, or Team

The lessons from Stop Marketing. Start Belonging. were built to be shared and applied. Choose how you want to bring them to life in your world.

Speaking & Keynotes

Inspire Your Audience to Market with Meaning

Book Desiree to speak at your next conference, summit, or leadership event. Her talks turn marketing overwhelm into momentum with stories, data, and clear takeaways that audiences can use right away.

For Chambers & Associations

Empower Your Members. Strengthen Your Community.

Partner with Stop Marketing. Start Belonging. to give your members the tools to grow their businesses and expand local impact. These partnerships help Chambers and Associations add measurable value while opening new ways to serve and sustain revenue.

The Table

Turn Ideas Into Action

The Table is where readers go from insight to implementation. It’s a guided space for business owners and professionals ready to put belonging into practice through step-by-step tutorials, group strategy calls, and a supportive network of peers who are growing their businesses the same intentional way you are.

Trusted by Brands That Believe in Belonging

From global companies to hometown businesses, I’ve partnered with brands that share one goal: building connection-driven marketing that lasts.

Grab Your Spot at The Table

Table Talk brings quick lessons from real business owners and community leaders straight to your inbox. You will get simple ideas you can use right away and stories that help you grow with confidence, not chaos.

If you want marketing that feels clear and doable, this is where to start.

No spam. No filler. Only strategies that help you grow with purpose.