Marketing doesn’t have to feel fake, manipulative, or exhausting.

If you’ve ever felt like you need to “sell out” just to get sales, posting every day, chasing trends, or copying soulless marketing templates, this book is for you. This short, practical mini book is for mission-driven consultants, creatives, and small business owners who love the people they serve, but cringe at most of the marketing advice out there.

In Marketing for People Who Hate Marketing, Samantha Hollyfield (MBA, marketing strategist, and creative consultant) shows you how to grow your brand without gimmicks and in a way that actually feels good. Inside, you’ll find a clear, no-fluff perspective on what marketing really is (and isn’t), and how to show up online in a way that feels good, aligned, and effective without gimmicks, trends, or selling out.

You’ll learn how to:

• See the difference between strategy and tactics (and why tactics alone don’t work).

• Speak to your audience’s real needs in a way that builds trust.

• Use a simple one-message / one-offer / one-path framework to stay consistent.

This isn’t a big playbook. It’s a mini guide to help you cut through the noise, get grounded in what actually matters, and start marketing with purpose.

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe I’m just bad at marketing,” this book will show you that the problem isn’t you, it’s the gimmicks you’ve been told to follow. The Author: Samantha Hollyfield, MBA, is the founder of Hollyfield Consulting, a marketing firm that partners with thought leaders, authors, and mission-driven brands. A proud Latina business owner, she brings both strategic insight and creative execution to every project. With more than a decade of experience spanning health care, executive coaching, education, publishing, podcasting, and beyond, Samantha has developed a reputation for transforming complex ideas into clear, compelling campaigns. Backed by her MBA, she delivers marketing that connects vision with measurable results.