FAQs
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
I work with solo service business owners, creatives, wellness practitioners, coaches, and folks launching “second-act” careers—especially people who are highly skilled at what they do but struggle to communicate that clearly online.
Many of my clients are in the Olympia, Washington area (including Lacey and Tumwater), but I also work with people remotely. If you're building something honest and human-first, you're in the right place.
What services do you offer?
Chanterelle Marketing Studio offers a mix of strategy and hands-on help, including:
Website design (Squarespace only)
I tailor my work to what you need, not to what some online guru says you should be doing.
What’s it like to work with you?
In a word: collaborative.
I don’t hand you a long to-do list and disappear—I work with you, not just for you. My goal is to make building your business feel like an extension of your purpose. We’ll build on your strengths, take things one step at a time, and focus on what’s doable, sustainable, and aligned with your own values.
I’m kind, I’m candid, and I believe in progress over perfection. I have two decades of expertise in marketing, writing, and user-focused design in my corner, so I’ll absolutely tell you if I think there’s a better direction you could take.
And finally, I don’t “nickel and dime” my clients. If we’ve launched your website and three months later you want to make a little change to something and you’re unsure about doing it yourself… guess who’ll be there to support you?
That’s right: Me. No charge!
How much do your services cost?
I keep my pricing clear and fair. You’ll always know what you’re paying for, and there are no surprise fees. Project rates are listed on my services pages, and I occasionally offer pay-what-you-can or sliding scale options for those who need a little flexibility. (Just ask!)
I believe in honest work for honest pay—on both sides. I know what it’s like to try and start a business on a shoestring. After all, it’s what I’m doing here!
What platforms and tools do you use?
I design websites exclusively on Squarespace because it strikes a great balance: flexible, good-looking, and easy for clients to update on their own. For collaboration, I keep things simple—no overwhelming tech setups. My goal is to make the process as stress-free and low-friction as possible, especially for folks who don’t consider themselves “tech people.”
Are you available for one-time projects, or ongoing support?
Both! Some clients hire me for a single project—like a homepage refresh or website launch—and others bring me on for marketing support. We’ll talk about what you need and find a rhythm that works.
I’m not into pressure or upsells. I’m here to help you move forward at your own pace, with strategy that fits your real life.
Can you help me if I'm not tech-savvy?
Absolutely. Many of my clients come to me feeling overwhelmed by all the tools and platforms they’ve been told they “need.” I keep things simple and walk you through what actually matters. I also offer light tech help and support along the way—not as an upsell, but as part of being a good partner.
What’s the timeline for a typical project?
It depends on the scope, but I always share a clear timeline up front and stick to it. A simple three-page website might take a week once I have your content. A full messaging and design package takes longer, but I’ll guide you through every step. My process is steady, collaborative, and never rushed—because thoughtful work takes time.
What makes Chanterelle Marketing Studio different?
I’m not here to sell you a blueprint or a bunch of shiny tactics. I offer grounded, honest support—marketing that meets you where you are. No upsells. No pressure. Just clear communication, strategy that makes sense, and a collaborative process designed for real humans (not hype machines).
I believe in service with integrity. I work hard and I keep my prices fair. I hear over and over that I should be charging more, especially given my career experience working with major brands. But I don’t want to serve corporate clients anymore, and I know solo business owners can’t afford to pay corporate prices. So … here we are!
You talk about rejecting "guru" and "corporate" marketing tactics. What do you mean by that?
Both the gurus (those “Make six figures in six months!” hype people on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook) and the corporate marketers tend to take humans out of the equation. They both talk a lot about "conversions" without recognizing that there are actual people behind those website clicks.
We're all so tired of being in advertisers' crosshairs—just another number to boost revenue.
So what if we stopped doing that? What if we stopped trying to trick people into being our clients and customers, stopped treating them like numbers, and started just having conversations with them? What if we focused on fulfilling their needs instead of hitting our revenue numbers at any cost?
You'll never see me falsely promising that you'll earn six figures in six months if you just follow my simple (and ridiculously expensive) 10-step formula. The only people getting rich off those tactics are the people selling them.
You have two decades of experience. Why do you keep your prices accessible instead of charging what other experienced designers charge?
This answer is two-pronged.
First, I'm a solo business owner. I completely understand what it's like to need something for your business while simultaneously knowing that it's financially out of reach. Part of my reasons behind affordable pricing—despite the fact that other designers in my skill range charge thousands more—is that I empathize with my clients, and I want to help them reach their goals, both personal and financial.
The second part of this philosophy is a bit more sociopolitical. I've come to realize that the government and big business aren't in our corner. They're looking after each other's interests, not those of the people out in the world just trying to live sustainably.
I want to be part of the solution. At the end of the day, we're all we've got. Us. Community. And when we help each other rather than isolating ourselves in an "I've got mine, you get yours" bubble, we cut ourselves off from the one thing that truly makes us human: each other.
Do you write the copy for clients, or do they write it themselves?
Yes. 😉
I do both, depending on what my clients need. I offer messaging services where I write copy for clients. But for website projects, I'd rather teach them to help themselves.
Each web client I work with gets access to a custom worksheet that guides them through the process of creating the most important parts of their website. When they follow my prompts, we tend to see really promising results. I learn a lot about my client's personality and ethos.
From there, I'm able to coach them with suggestions and editing so their copy isn't just authentically theirs—it's elevated in a way that forms connections with people.
This collaborative approach means the copy sounds like them, not like me trying to be them. That authenticity is what makes visitors feel that connection.
What's the biggest mistake solopreneurs make with their websites?
They try to sound "professional."
Now, a professional tone is necessary in some industries. You want your doctor to seem professional, right? But in many service-based niches like coaching, or even some wellness practices, "professional" just reads as "sterile."
If I were looking for a wellness coach, would I book with the person whose website focused solely on their credentials and read like a résumé? Or would I book with the person who sounds warm and authentic and shows me exactly how they'll help me?
Write like you. Nobody else can.
What happens after my website launches?
This is where I'm unique.
Yes, I send my clients off with a helpful recording of their launch session, which shows them how to edit their site themselves—I'm all about empowering people to be self-sufficient!
But I also leave them with this simple message: "If you have any questions at all, or you need a little fix, or you can't figure out some Squarespace function, or you broke something ... I'm here."
I'm always there to support my clients with little questions and tweaks after launch. Forever. No charge.
How do I know if we'd be a good fit to work together?
Here's the honest truth: I haven't had a client yet that I haven't connected with on a personal, human level. I don't do transactional. We'll get the best results if we understand each other, and that's my one goal.
If you're ready to dig in and collaborate, and if you're open and eager to learn new things, we'll make a great team.
But if you're inflexible and single-minded, we might not vibe.
The good news? If you've read this far and you're nodding along, thinking "Yes! This is exactly what I need!"—chances are, we're going to work beautifully together.