#943 From military spouse to marketing maven, Selena Conmackie turned an unexpected opportunity into a thriving agency! In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Selena, founder of Hauoli-Socially Inspired, to dive into the real-world journey of building a marketing agency from the ground up. Selena shares how she went from 20 years in the restaurant industry to running a successful business helping entrepreneurs create websites and marketing systems that actually work together. From “falling into” marketing as a military spouse to scaling with referrals, testing ads, and managing clients across industries, she reveals the tools, lessons, and mindset shifts that made it all possible!
(Original Air Date - 10/9/25)
What we discuss with Selena:
+ Transition from restaurants to marketing
+ Accidental start in social media management
+ Building a business as a military spouse
+ Learning through “YouTube University” and Facebook groups
+ First clients from referrals and networking
+ Scaling with websites, ads, and analytics
+ Balancing a small, family-based remote team
+ Importance of Google Analytics and data
+ Differences between Google vs. Facebook ads
+ Honest client relationships and sustainable growth
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