Shaunmarie
Gutbezahl
Founder and President
I began my career as a graphic designer in ad agencies, where I quickly learned how to dive into new industries, uncover business goals and pain points, and create campaigns that elevated brands, reached the right audiences, and inspired action. The fast-paced variety fed my curiosity, and the collaborative creative teams fueled my love of problem-solving.
Over time, I transitioned into creative direction and new business development roles before moving in-house to explore what could happen when I focused deeply on a single brand and mission. I discovered I could make a major impact—leading teams, running marketing departments, and shaping brand strategies that delivered real results.
Starting Hi Hat Marketing was the natural next step. As a founder, I’ve returned to my roots: working across diverse industries while building high-performing, collaborative teams that bring out the best in each other. I’ve also found my niche—helping businesses that don’t have the need or budget for a full-time marketing department. Whether they’ve only got one internal marketer or none at all, we act as their embedded team, bringing both strategy and execution to the table.
What I’ve learned along the way is this: consistency is everything. Marketing is like a flywheel—it starts slow, but by month 7 or 8, momentum builds and demand follows. That’s when things get exciting. When your brand message is delivered with consistency—in voice, design, and timing—and measured and refined month after month, it always moves the needle.
Our promise
At Hi Hat Marketing, our mission is to become a true extension of your team—fully aligned, deeply invested, and relentlessly focused on your success. We don’t just deliver marketing services; we share your goals, your urgency, and your drive to grow. When we partner with a client, we show up like it's our business too—because in every way that matters, it is.
Our story
Hi Hat Marketing was born during a time of change—when businesses were rethinking how to connect with customers in a digital-first world.
Our founder had always envisioned launching a marketing firm but was focused on climbing the corporate ladder—until a friend asked for help attracting new clients during the pandemic. That request turned into a full digital transformation. With a unified omnichannel strategy, their web traffic and client inquiries grew quickly—and so did Hi Hat Marketing.
What began as a favor evolved into a calling: to give growing businesses access to high-quality, fully integrated marketing support—without the overhead of traditional agencies or the hassle of managing multiple freelancers.
Hi Hat Marketing
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Manzanita, OR 97130
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