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Based in Charleston, SC, Front & Center is the boutique marketing and communications firm ready to serve as the Swiss Army Knife for your small business.

As a stout believer in reputation before recognition, Front & Center marries an agile approach and quick turnaround with quality and precision. Whether it is creating your brand identity or building your website, Front & Center is here to ensure the fundamentals are in place to scale your business economically and effectively. Primary Services Include:
|| New Business Set-Up, Messaging & Packaging

/Pricing
|| Brand Identity & Marketing Strategy
|| Content Development
|| Employer Branding
|| Personal Branding
|| Website Design
And Much, Much More...

Ready for your business to be Front & Center? Onward, upward!

21/07/2025

We glorify the build. The hustle. The next big thing. 
But what if the win isn’t more - it’s being done?

Robin, founder of started with a small book and a big vision back in 2017. We worked together from day one - branding, messaging, digital, all in on all of it.

No investors. No viral moments or vanity metrics. Barely an ad budget. 
Just a strong foundation, consistently stellar service and steady growth.

This spring, she sold it. On her terms. For a well-earned, much-deserved payday. 💸

✨ Graceful. ✨ Grounded. ✨ GOALS.

And y’all proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.  
I shared a little more about her story and the version of success we really don’t talk about enough over on the blog.

Is an exit strategy speaking to you? DM me to get a 1:1 intensive on the books - let’s get you there.

29/05/2025

Didn’t get the Q1 or Q2 you planned for? Heard. Felt. You’re not alone here.

If the year’s feeling off-track, a Clarity Consult might be just what you need:

→ 90 minutes to triage, refocus, and reset
→ Clear action plan, not just ideas
→ Calm, strategic direction from someone who gets it

No fluff. No pressure. Just grounded, real-time support for small biz owners in the thick of it.

✨ $250 flat / 5 spots in June✨

📲 DM or hit the link in bio to book.

28/05/2025

Last Friday, I lost more than $70K in our pipeline in under fifteen minutes. 😱

💥Three emails.💥Three projects.💥Gone.  
And for the first time in nearly a decade of running my businesses - I sat in my car and cried. 😭

Not because I’m fragile. Because I’m fried. 
Spring? Usually our Super Bowl. This year? Barely cleared baseline.
 Summer? Looking sluggish.
 Fall? Even if the economy steadies, public perception may still be dragging.

It’s hard out there, y’all. So I wrote about it. And I wrote about what I’m doing to find my footing again.

💜 If you’re feeling stuck, left behind, or spinning in a perpetual state of what the f*ck - this one’s for you.

🔗 In Story + Bio

13/05/2025

📣 “We don’t make decisions based on vibes.”
📣 “Feels are not a strategy.”
📣 “Show me the stats behind that.”

These are all things I’ve said …and will say again. 💅 So then, how does this same girl also know that if she’s sitting in a meeting and her gut starts screaming at her that, ultimately, it will have the last word? 🫨

Haven’t cracked the code yet, BUT I’m working on how to institutionalize intuition (bear with me…) within my own businesses and with my clients.

Inspired by a chat with my sister-friend, , this is an attempt to design a business that respects both the numbers and the knowing. Like I said - workshopping this in real time. ✨Wish me luck?✨

If you’ve found ways to honor your “spidey senses” in your work (or felt the sting of ignoring it) I’d love to hear how you’re navigating it, too…

🔗 Read on! Link in Story.

05/05/2025

🎤 Part-Time to Prime Time: Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship! 
The most common question I get? “How do I jump from my 9-to-5 to running my own business?”

Truth? When I started Front & Center in 2016, I had zero clue what I was doing.

Entrepreneurship wasn’t even in the cards for me - until my day job ended and I had no choice but to figure it out. I sent 10 emails, offering 5 things I could do for pennies, hoping someone would say yes.

Spoiler: it worked, but it sure wasn’t an overnight win. Fast forward, Front & Center has helped 35+ clients crush it in the last year alone! Let’s be real, it was messy, stressful, and exhilarating, but I found purpose again. Stella got her groove back…

Ready to make the leap? I’ve got you. 👊 Learn more about how we can help you or shop our guides for practical steps to start on your time and your terms - link in Story.

25/04/2025

Everyone loves a good leap-of-faith story. We’ve somehow made “just quit” the gold standard for courage. But, I’m not about it.

📣 If you’ve got the runway to make a gentler transition into entrepreneurship, take it.
 From what I’ve seen and walked, that’s not playing it safe - it’s playing it smart.
 On the blog, I’m breaking down why the slow burn is often the better bet (she has receipts!! 💅) and how to use that time without standing still or getting stuck.

🍸 Save yourself the cortisol cocktail… link in Stories.

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11/04/2025

Right now, conversations with clients feel like handing sunscreen to someone who’s on fire.

The headlines this week are another assault. Between inflation and the latest wave of tariffs, small businesses are bearing the brunt of another economic and emotional gut punch.

I’m not offering sugar-coated optimism. I’m sharing what I am telling my clients (and myself) right now: 
✔️ Revisit your retainer conversations ✔️ Trim what you can, not what you have to ✔️ Keep your lead funnel flowing ✔️ Nurture the people already in your orbit ✔️ Don’t discount your worth to stay visible ✔️ Dust off that low-lift offer ✔️ Pivot if you need to - and do it without shame
 This is what you train for. You’re an entrepreneur - you’re wired to see gaps and fill them. Take a beat and look around. With problems abound, where and how are you the solution?

You’re not alone. And you’re not done. Let’s figure out your next right step.  Swipe through for more. Save for later. Find the full knowledge drop on the blog.

18/03/2025

Launching something new? It’s not just about making an announcement—it’s about making an impact.

At Front & Center, we don’t do quiet launches. We help you build buzz, spark engagement, and make sure your audience is primed and ready. Whether it’s a new service, product, or rebrand, we craft a launch plan that hits just right—so when you drop, they’re listening.

Launching soon? Let’s make it count.

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09/12/2024

Feeling like your brand doesn’t quite fit anymore? We get it—you’ve changed, your business has changed and that beloved brand of yours needs to catch up. 💃

At Front & Center, we help established businesses realign their vision and voice to reflect where they are now. Whether you’re pivoting, growing, or just in need of a refresh, we’ll help you get your brand back on track so it resonates with your audience and supports your growth.

Time for a change? Let’s bring back the spark and help you fall back in love with your brand.

👩‍💻 Never passing up a chance to spotlight .workshop, one of our favorite shared projects with !

19/11/2024

Thinking of turning that big idea into a business? It takes more than just pouring yourself a cup of ambition to make that money, honey—it takes strategy, structure, and a brand that connects.

At Front & Center, we help solopreneurs navigate the nuts and bolts of business formation. From entity setup and brand identity to go-to-market strategies, we’ve got you covered.

Our goal? To make sure you start strong and stay strong. Ready to take the leap? ONWARD.

14/11/2024

✨ If you’re a solopreneur or running a small-but-mighty team in a high-touch industry, you’re in the right place. At Front & Center, we’re all about building brands that don’t just get noticed - they’re uniquely yours. ✨

We work directly with you to blend your personal flair with your business’s vibe, creating something that feels powerful and true to who you are.

Since starting Front & Center in 2016, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible clients in law, interior design, creative fields, and oh-so many ventures in between…

Whether you’re launching, re-aligning, or looking to take on a special project, our goal is simple: help your brand grow authentically without losing the qualities that make it unique.

Ready to bring your business front and center (..and have some fun doing it)? 📲 Let’s chat!

30/04/2024

📣 You’ll want in on this! 📣

The brand photographer behind our brand photos for both .mktg and , , is hosting a virtual workshop called’ Plan Your Perfect Brand Shoot in 1 Hour.’

Check it out if you need to update your brand photos soon! Here are the details:

Workshop date: May 8th at 12pm EST (replay available)
What she’s covering:

🤔 Identifying what photos you need
👋🏻 Hiring the right team members
📋 Crafting a custom shot list during the workshop
👡 Wardrobe guidelines
🪴 Selecting and sourcing on-brand props
🎨 Utilizing your brand colors for impactful photos
💃 Confidence-building tips for the camera
📸 Mastering essential poses

🎟️ Link for tickets in Stories! 🎟️

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29401, 29403, 29405, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29414, 29424, 29425, 29455, 29492

Telephone

843.608.1346

Website

https://www.frontandcenter.marketing/

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Our Story

Some ventures stem from a life-long passion while others come from the universe delivering a swift kick in the rear – in the case of Front & Center, it was a fine combination of both.

F&C Founder Mary Beth was neck deep in the tech rat-race finding herself 50-shades of frustrated. She was exhausted from fighting demands for smoke screens and silver bullets that promised quick sales but inevitably let to the same end – profound disappointment and costly clean-up.

Between stiletto sprints, she sought solace in side hustle that soothed her need to see great work come to fruition, and, as time marched on, she realized a common thread among her favorite projects – they were all from the small business and entrepreneurial space.

She was drawn to the unbridled passion, tenacity and enthusiasm budding among this tribe, and gained a healthy respect for a sound brand foundation and careful marketing initiatives laid from the start.