Rooted in Partnership.
Helping You Thrive.

Together, we’ll plant strong roots and nurture intentional growth. Our goal: to guide your business as it blooms into something lasting.

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Our Approach

Every business begins with a seed of possibility. At Root & Bud Marketing, we partner with early-stage entrepreneurs and writers who are building something meaningful from the ground up. Whether you’re an author sharing your message or an entrepreneur launching your first brand, we’ll help you establish strong roots, cultivate growth, and bring your vision to life. Our role is to walk alongside you with clarity, care, and strategies tailored to your voice and values—because growth is never one-size-fits-all.

Root & Bud is guided by a simple approach:

Flowers have just begun to emerge.

1 / Focus on what matters most

Every thriving business starts with strong roots. We help clients gain clarity about their goals, audience, and message—so every step forward is intentional and strategic.

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2 / Create with intention

True growth doesn’t come from doing it all; it comes from focusing on what matters most. We work with clients to prioritize strategies that align with their vision, values, and long-term sustainability.

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3 / Grow in a way that lasts

Just like plants need the right conditions to thrive, businesses flourish when tended with consistency and care. We provide steady support, encouragement, and thoughtful guidance as our clients grow.

Why Strong Roots Matter

If you’ve nurtured perennials, you know they follow a gentle rhythm:

Year 1: Sleep / Roots slowly grow deep beneath the surface

Year 2: Creep / New shoots and small blooms begin to emerge

Year 3: Leap / Full bloom occurs as plant maturity is reached

That same rhythm shows up in the businesses and people we work with. Growth doesn’t happen all at once.

A quiet season doesn’t mean nothing is happening—it means roots are strengthening. With patience, purpose, and care, beauty unfolds in time. Root & Bud has grown this way too—slowly, steadily, with each season bringing new life and possibility.

MaryBeth Eiler, founder of Root & Bud, a marketing business for writers and entrepreneurs

About Root & Bud

Root & Bud was born in an unexpected season—a time when I learned that success doesn’t come from hustle, but from listening, choosing what’s essential, and moving forward with purpose. That experience shaped not only my life but also the way I serve others through this business.

From the beginning, I’ve seen how small businesses and creative entrepreneurs don’t need to do everything—they need to focus on the right things. The things rooted in their values, aligned with their vision, and sustainable for the long haul. That belief continues to guide the strategies and support we provide.

Ready to Plant the First Seed?

Whether you’re just starting out or nurturing an idea that’s been quietly growing, Root & Bud is here as your marketing partner—offering guidance, support, and a path forward that feels true to you.