Ask The Marketer

Specialties

Ask The Marketer is an attention getting marketing firm, with Melonie Sharno at the helm as Founder and CCB (Chief Cook & Bottlewasher).

We serve small business clients that offer «trusted advisor» services including legal, financial, real estate, coaches and healthcare (doctors, dentists, alternative healthcare practitioners, personal trainers). We also love the creative types… photographers, designers and graphic artists.

We create marketing that stands out as unique, memorable and relevant to your audience. It opens doors to increased sales, profits and business growth.

We specialize in smart strategy, branding and local lead generation that has your phone ringing in this tough economy. We get you seen by people ready to buy… then turn them from visitors into clients! And, finally, vocal advocates who sing your praises as a free marketing sales force.

Recently, Melonie was cited on FOX 18 KLJB-​TV with the following quote:

«Marketing is a game. One that a small business owner can win by knowing the rules and using them to your advantage. Rule #1…position yourself as an authority in your industry. This elevates your business to where you no longer need to compete on price or convenience.»

Specialties: Branding and Identity, Local Lead Generation, Google Page 1 Ranking (organic and paid), Reputation Marketing, Video Production and Marketing, Website Design

Meet the Business Owner

Melonie S.

Business Owner

With Melonie’s previous experience as a marketer for world-​renowned brands at Pfizer, Johnson&Johnson, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Jaguar, and Unilever, she brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her clients. She understands that the ever evolving nature of marketing can be overwhelming to most small businesses and has two simple philosophies…1. Offer custom-​tailored solutions that succeed without breaking the bank; and 2. Success doesn’t just happen, we must stratgically MAP it out and then tend to it ongoingly.

Melonie is passionate about helping business owners turn their companies into businesses that people talk about. She works hand in hand with clients to create strategic growth plans, compelling messages and innovative tactics that drive profits.

More importantly, she challenges clients to think differently so that their clients, customers, prospects, partners and friends spread the word about their businesses.