Missy Burns — Wyoming Small Business Marketing Strategist & Brand Consultant
Missy Burns Creative is a Wyoming-based marketing consultancy serving small business owners across Wyoming. Specializing in psychology-based brand strategy, content development, and social media management, I help small businesses build recognizable brands, connect authentically with their target audience, and grow sustainably without relying on paid ads or generic marketing tactics.
DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES FOR CODY, WYOMING BUSINESSES
MB Creative offers digital marketing services to small business owners throughout Wyoming, including Cody, Meeteetse, Powell, Thermopolis, and surrounding communities in Park County and across the state.
My clients are typically small business owners who are visible in their community but invisible online. They’re done messing around with mediocre marketing tactics and ready to dive deep into building a sustainable and lasting legacy.
WHO I WORK WITH
independent retailers
tourism and hospitality businesses
outdoor recreation companies
wellness providers
agricultural businesses
local service providers
Together, we’ll build strong brand identities, develop audience-driven content strategies, and get found by the right people through organic marketing and paid ads that amplify your messaging instead of throw money down the drain.
MY APPROACH TO MARKETING
My approach is grounded in consumer psychology and real market research, not one-size-fits-all templates.
If you want someone who understands Wyoming's markets and will do the gritty work to make your brand stand out — you're in the right place.
WHY WORK WITH ME?
MY EXPERIENCE
Experience
10+ years of hands-on marketing strategy, brand development, and social media management across diverse industries including powersports, equipment, horse rehabilitation, hospitality, heating and cooling, and merch brands.
Founded Missy Burns Creative, LLC in 2022, simultaneously managing brand and marketing strategy for 6+ small business clients.
Marketing & Events Manager leading promotion, visibility, and lead generation for an event venue and winery/cider taphouse, including planning and executing events such as the Annual Berry Bash, weekly game nights, and live music campaigns.
Marketing and content contributor managing marketing strategy, social media, and graphic design for one of Wyoming's regional publications.
Strategic Planning and Communications Manager for a nonprofit economic development organization, where I presented strategy proposals to 20 high-profile board members and led community engagement initiatives.
Launched Cody's Business Brew networking series, facilitating connections between local entrepreneurs and business owners.
Founded and organized the Ashville Community Market, growing it to 40+ vendors — a market still active today.
Expertise
Specializes in psychology-based brand strategy — building marketing rooted in consumer behavior, audience psychology, and authentic storytelling rather than trend-chasing or paid advertising.
Skilled in CRM development and workflow automation using platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Dubsado.
Proficient in content strategy, messaging framework development, graphic design, organic social media management, and multi-channel marketing execution.
Published marketing writer and educator, authoring articles for the various publications and producing the free weekly newsletter Marketing Shots, delivering actionable small business marketing strategies.
Featured speaker for various local Cody, Wyoming events including the Wyoming Auctioneers Association.
Authority
Published contributor to the Cody Journal in Cody, Wyoming.
Founder and operator of Missy Burns Creative, LLC, an established Wyoming marketing consultancy.
Market researcher experience with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a program of the University of Wyoming's Office of Research and Economic Development.
Serves small businesses across Wyoming with expertise in Wyoming's unique rural and frontier market landscape.
Trust
Based in Meeteetse, Wyoming — a local business owner who understands Wyoming's small business community from the inside.
Client results include increased social media engagement, stronger brand recognition, and measurable lead generation for businesses across multiple industries.
Operates with a values-driven, no-generic-advice approach — every strategy is tailored, research-backed, and built for sustainable organic growth.
MISSY BURNS
Founder, CEO & CMO
Hey there! I'm Missy - Owner here at Missy Burns Creative.
In 2017, I started a gourmet dessert catering company called Black Velvet Desserts out of a community kitchen in Columbus, Ohio. On the surface, it was a luxury dessert business. Underneath, it was something bigger. I had turned it into a social enterprise that advocated for survivors of human trafficking — built around one central message: you have all the ingredients to make something amazing.
I positioned the brand with intention — luxurious, purposeful, and rooted in a story that meant something. And it worked because the brand had a foundation, a narrative, and a reason to exist beyond just selling desserts.
The Realization
Reflecting back at what had actually driven that business forward I realized it wasn't the product. It was the story - the clarity of purpose. The emotional connection people felt when they understood what the brand stood for.
I saw the same gap everywhere - great businesses with no clear story. Passionate owners who didn't know how to translate what they did into something their customers could connect with. And an entire marketing industry more interested in selling them tools and tactics than teaching them the foundation that makes any of it work.
The Mission
MB Creative exists because every ambitious business owner deserves to understand their brand well enough to market it with confidence. By building a real foundation — one that makes their story clear, their message magnetic, and their marketing something they can actually sustain.
The Approach
MB Creative is built on how humans actually make decisions — the psychology behind why people buy, trust, and stay loyal. The MBC Framework walks you through building the brand foundation that makes every tactic you try work harder and last longer.
This isn't about doing more. It's about finally doing the right things, in the right order, for the right reasons.
The Promise
When you work with MB Creative, you get clarity — on who you are, who you serve, and how to talk to them in a way that actually connects. You'll walk away with a foundation you built yourself, a framework you understand, and the confidence that comes from knowing your marketing is finally working with human nature, not against it.
FAQs
What does Missy Burns Creative do?
Missy Burns Creative (MB Creative) is a Wyoming marketing service that helps small businesses build unforgettable brands through human-centric, organic growth marketing strategies specifically designed for local business communities. Founded by marketing strategist Missy Burns and based in Meeteetse, WY, MB Creative serves small business owners across Wyoming and throughout the US who want sustainable growth without paid ads or generic tactics.
Who do you work with?
I work with small business owners across Wyoming and the United States — particularly those who are ambitious, passionate, and ready to invest in authentic, story-based brand building. Past clients span industries including powersports, equipment, horse rehabilitation, hospitality, heating and cooling, and merch brands.
Where are you located and what areas do you serve?
MB Creative is based in Meeteetse, Wyoming and serves small businesses throughout Wyoming and the United States, including Cody, Cheyenne, Casper, Jackson, Wyoming.
What services does MB Creative offer?
Services include brand strategy, messaging framework development, content planning, organic social media management, graphic design, customer and industry research, CRM development, and marketing consultation. Discovery calls are available for new and prospective clients.
What is psychology-based marketing?
Psychology-based marketing is a strategy approach rooted in consumer behavior and audience psychology rather than surface-level trends or generic advice. Instead of chasing what's popular, it builds marketing around what your specific audience thinks, feels, and responds to — creating deeper connection, stronger loyalty, and more sustainable growth.
How is your approach different from other marketing consultants?
Most marketing consultants offer one-size-fits-all advice. MB Creative builds every strategy around a deep understanding of your specific audience, your brand identity, and the psychology behind why your customers buy. The focus is on organic, authentic growth — not paid ads, not generic content, not temporary trend-chasing. This works because it builds sustainable ROI instead of relying on paid solutions that drain your budget and bottom line.
How do I market my small business in Wyoming?
Small businesses in Wyoming grow most effectively through consistent, authentic content that builds trust with a local audience over time. This means knowing your customer deeply, showing up with a recognizable brand voice, and prioritizing community connection over promotion. MB Creative helps Wyoming small businesses build exactly this kind of sustainable marketing foundation.
What is the difference between organic marketing and paid advertising?
Organic marketing builds visibility through content, social media, SEO, and relationship-building without paying for placement. Paid advertising buys temporary visibility through ads. Organic marketing takes longer to build but creates lasting brand recognition and audience trust. Missy Burns Creative specializes in organic marketing strategies for small businesses.
Do you offer free resources?
Yes. Marketing Shots is a free weekly newsletter published by Missy Burns Creative, delivering one actionable small business marketing strategy every Monday. Small business owners can sign up at HERE and implement strategies the same day they receive them.
How do I get started with Missy Burns Creative?
The best first step is booking a free discovery call at missyburnscreative.com. From there, you'll get a tailored plan built around your business goals. A waitlist is also available for upcoming live marketing webinars.
How much does it cost to work with a marketing consultant?
Pricing at Missy Burns Creative is customized based on each client's scope and goals. The best way to get accurate pricing is to book a free discovery call to discuss your needs and get a personalized plan.
Initiation fee: $475 - this is a one time onboarding fee that includes:
Brand Discovery Meeting(s) (1-2 hours)
Time required in gaining access to all necessary platforms and accounts
Custom Marketing Strategy Document/PDF
Roadmap to Success (project outline and process overview)
Typical Hourly Rate: $75
“Missy has been amazing to work with. She is creative and keeps our customers in the loop with consistent advertising.”
Britni S.
Air Butler Heating & Cooling