Founded in the heart of Lebanon, Missouri, Smiling Hound Studio - Marketing & Business Consulting was born from a passion for blending creativity with strategy. Our team excels at crafting custom websites and branding that not only look fantastic but also drive results. We believe in building relationships with our clients and working closely with them to bring their vision to life. Trust us to elevate your brand and make a lasting impact in the digital world.

Why Hire Smiling Hound?

At Smiling Hound Studio, we’re not just consultants — we’re co-conspirators in your business growth. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a heart-led service provider, or a small-but-mighty business ready to get serious about your brand, we bring strategy and soul to every step of the journey.

Here’s why our clients choose (and love) working with us:

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1. Strategy Meets Soul

We blend rock-solid business strategy with authentic storytelling and artistic flair. Your brand won’t just look good — it’ll be rooted in who you are and what matters most to your clients.

No cookie-cutter solutions here — everything we create is tailored to your voice, vision, and values.

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2. We Get Small-Businesses

You’re not a corporation — and that’s your superpower.
We specialize in working with solopreneurs, creatives, and small teams who want big impact without big agency overwhelm.

We speak your language. We know your budget. And we build systems that fit your lifestyle.

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3. Big Picture Thinking, Step-by-Step Guidance

From brand clarity to client experience to systems that save your sanity — we help you see the full landscape and take practical, doable steps forward.

You’ll walk away with more than pretty branding — you’ll have a plan, confidence, and momentum.

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4. Relationship-First Approach

You’re not just another project to us. We build real relationships with our clients and genuinely care about your success. Many stay with us for months (or years!) because we become part of their extended team.

Expect encouragement, honest feedback, and a loyal guide at your side.

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5. We’re Multi-Passionate, Just Like You

Operations? Branding? Social media? Client experience?
We’ve got range. Our mix of creative and operational experience means we see your business from every angle — and help it all work together seamlessly.