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WHEN A BUSINESS KNOWS ITS PEOPLE, THE WHOLE COMMUNITY GETS STRONGER

SO I HELP FOUNDERS BUILD THE BRAND, MESSAGE, AND MARKETING TO BE HEARD and get found.

I’m Molly, a voice for the small-town Midwest from Cascade, Iowa (population 2,500). I tell our stories on my podcast and platforms, and I help Founders tell theirs, with brand, messaging, and marketing strategy built for the people they actually serve. Almost ten years, over one hundred clients, and 270+ episodes in, I know what works here... and it isn’t corporate advice shrunk down to fit.

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SMALL TOWN ISN'T THE OBSTACLE. IT'S THE STRATEGY.

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MOLLY (HI, IT'S ME)

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 I haven’t felt this seen or fired up about my business in a long time.

Molly came incredibly prepared with thoughtful insight into my brand, business and where I want to go next. Our time together gave me the space to step back, think differently about my services and messaging, and narrow my focus on what matters most. I walked away feeling understood, energized and confident about the direction ahead. 

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Molly has been instrumental in helping me stay true to my dreams and intentions...

She has an incredible ability to take a vision that feels big or uncertain, help you clarify what you truly want, and then architect a practical path to bring it to life.
If you have big ideas, a vision for what's possible, but aren't quite sure where to begin or how to move forward, I can't recommend Molly highly enough. 

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Every interaction leaves me with more clarity, more confidence, and a renewed sense of momentum.

The impact of working with Molly extends far beyond marketing or business growth-she helps you become a more confident owner of your story and find ways to show up as your unique self aligned with who you are and what you are here to do.

brooke fitzgerald

I'm excited to be excited about marketing again.

Thank you for all you have taught me and inspired me to do.

Working with Molly Knuth Media truly transformed my business... 

I feel more polished, confident, and professional, and I’m constantly getting compliments. Easily one of the best investments I’ve made. 

authentic conversations.

I love the conversations that Molly nudges out of people. She creates a space where people can ve their authentic selves by showing up as her own authentic and curious self. I also enjoy learning from Molly's progress as a small business owner. Her experiences have helped me make better decisions on a regular basis.

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I'M MOLLY, A BIG DREAMER IN A SMALL TOWN

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MOM OF 4, FORMER TEACHER, BUSINESS OWNER,
AND CO-RUNNER OF A CATTLE OPERATION

You've come to the right place,
and I'm so glad you're here.

I started Molly Knuth Media in 2017 after teaching high school English, and I've spent nearly a decade helping small-town businesses tell their stories. These days I’m using my own voice, too: on the podcast, on stage, and anywhere small towns need someone to speak up. Because what you build here ripples out past your own front door and beyond your ZIP code.

- Molly.

NOW TRENDING

STORIES, STRATEGY, AND STRAIGHT TALK FROM and for THE SMALL-TOWN

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The Found Framework

THE PODCAST SERIES WHERE I ANSWER THE FIVE QUESTIONS CLIENTS ASK ME MOST

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Accidental Entrepreneur

the blog series about the career pivots and big ideas that got me here

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FOUNDER STORIES

THE SMALL-TOWN FOUNDERS BUILDING SOMETHING WORTH TALKING ABOUT

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