10/08/2026
I almost underestimated how much yesterday would mean to me.
I genuinely thought maybe 5 people would show up.
I was nervous. đ
Instead, so many people came out to celebrate Morton Marketing 417 with me for our very first ribbon cutting with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
And yes, I cried.
Travis Powell with Lamar Advertising, who ran the ribbon cutting and is also a dear friend of mine, said some incredibly kind things that completely got me. Then Kelley Lace from Midwest Family Marketing, another friend, said a few words and had me tearing up all over again.
Standing there in the most perfect weather, looking around at people who have supported me, my team, and this business, I had one of those moments where I just thoughtâŚ
âHoly s**t. We really did this.â
Morton Marketing 417 started with a laptop, a whole lot of ambition, and a love for storytelling.
Five years later, weâre a team of 7. Weâve rebranded, launched a brand new website, work with clients locally and nationally, and Iâve had the opportunity to speak on stages I once only dreamed about.
None of that happened overnight. And none of it happened without a lot of hard work, mistakes, pivots, late nights, and refusing to give up.
Iâm so damn grateful for my team, my clients, my friends, family, everyone who showed up yesterday, and especially Keenan Vogt, who has believed in me since day one. I truly wouldnât be where I am without him.
Now, Iâm ready to take a little time off, be completely unproductive, sleep, have fun, and remember that I have a life outside of work.
Iâll be out of office October 9â20, but clients, donât worry. Everything is operating as normal because I have an incredible team who has thisđđťđ
Cheers to 5 years, to yesterday, and to whatever the hell comes next. đĽ
P.S. Weâre hiring. So if you know someone who would be a great fit for the Morton Marketing 417 team, send them my way!