It Was Never Just About Websites: What I Really Do and Why I Love It
- Cat Markel
- Jun 19
- 2 min read
Real talk on how this started, what’s changed, and why helping coaches and creatives build a business that fits still matters to me.

I didn’t start out planning to run a business like this.
I wasn’t sitting around one day thinking, “You know what would be fun? Designing websites and building brand strategies for a living.”
What actually happened was… I kept running into people. People with big hearts and big ideas. Coaches. Creatives. Small business owners. And all of them were doing work that mattered—but behind the scenes, they were stuck.
They were amazing at what they do—but completely overwhelmed when it came to showing up online.
One had five different software tools open at once just to manage a simple client workflow. Another had a beautiful offer but was hiding it behind a website that hadn’t been touched since 2017.Someone else had a full roster of clients but zero brand clarity and no clue how to move beyond referrals.
I saw it over and over. And at some point, I stopped just giving advice and started building the solution.
This Part? Still My Favorite
Sure, I can talk about automation and marketing strategy and design best practices all day. But that’s not really why I do this.
I do this because I love watching people light up when their brand finally feels like them. When their website tells the right story. When their messaging clicks and the right people start showing up.
I do this for the quiet moment when a client sees their homepage and says: "That's it. That’s me.” And then… the even better moment a few weeks later when they tell me, “I just booked three new clients—and I didn’t even have to explain what I do.”
That’s the best part.
Watching you go from uncertain to unstoppable. From DIY mess to wow, this actually works. From hiding behind half-finished ideas to owning your voice, your brand, and your space in this world.
That’s why I’m here.
The Best is Yet to Come...
This business has grown from helping a few friends into full-blown packages, platforms, and now—coaching.
Because not everyone’s ready for a full rebrand or website overhaul. Some of you just need clarity. Or structure. Or someone to help untangle the mess of ideas you’ve been carrying around in your head for way too long.
So now I offer that, too.
Whether we’re working together through my all-in-one Coach’s Mastery Suite, my streamlined Business in a Box package, or a few coaching sessions to get your feet back under you—this work is about you.
Your voice. Your message. Your business.....aligned and working the way it should.
I’m just here to help you build it.
Light, love, and a little grit,


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