About this episode

Ashley Dennison shares her journey and insights on becoming an independent consultant in the marketing field.

In the 43 rd episode of CultivatED Marketer … your go-to marketing professional development podcast, hosts Brent Bowen and Julie Masson, are joined by Ashley Dennison , Founder and CEO of CommsConsultants.com to discuss practical marketing career advice for professionals considering a transition into consulting, along with insights into building a sustainable independent business. Hear real-world insights from industry leaders about navigating the communications and marketing industry. With more than two decades of experience in communications, Ashley has built a platform that connects independent consultants with leaders seeking reliable communication support. CultivatED Marketer Ep. 43: The Truth About Becoming an Independent Consultant (From Someone Who Did It) with Ashley Dennison Ashley’s path to creating Comms Consultants began with a desire for both personal and professional freedom. After experiencing layoffs during her career, she chose to take back control by starting her own business. Her journey highlights a growing trend discussed throughout this podcast for marketing professionals: experienced communicators and marketers seeking new ways to shape their…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Bowen, Julie Masson

Guest: Ashley Dennison

Topics covered

• independent consulting
• marketing career advice
• communications industry
• sustainable business
• professional development

Keywords

• independent consultant
• marketing
• career transition
• communications
• business advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CommsConsultants.com

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