Cody:
"I was working a secure 9–5 job. Good benefits, decent pay — but deep down, I felt stuck. I’d come home thinking, ‘Is this it?’ I wanted to build something that actually meant something — something that helped people succeed, not just land another paycheck. I’d always been drawn to marketing because I knew how much the right strategy could completely change the game for a small business. I just didn’t know where to begin."
 

Derick:
"Around that same time, I had just launched my own little web studio. I was building sites for local businesses, but I was doing it all solo. I loved creating — but it felt... incomplete. I kept thinking, ‘What if I could help businesses actually grow, not just look good online?’ That’s when Cody and I crossed paths."
 

Cody:
"When I saw Derick’s work, I was honestly impressed. He wasn’t just playing around — he had deep full-stack experience, and you could tell he cared. That kind of passion is rare. So I asked him one simple question:

'What if we built something together — something that actually helps small businesses grow?'
 

Derick:
"And I said, ‘I’ve been waiting for someone to ask that.’"
 

Cody:
"That was the spark — and Marketing Pioneers was born. No investors. No big office. Just two guys with a shared vision and the drive to help good people build great businesses."
 

Derick:
"Now we work side by side — strategy and development, creativity and structure. Cody brings the marketing fire: ads, SEO, funnels, and growth strategy. I bring the tech: web design, branding, automation, and user experience. Together, we build solutions that actually move the needle."
 

Cody:
"Our mission is simple:
To make marketing honest, effective, and affordable — especially for the businesses that need it most."
 

Derick:
"We’re not about bloated retainers or fake promises. We’re about results. Smart websites that convert. Campaigns that bring in real leads. Branding that stands out — all built with purpose."
 

Cody:
"This is just the beginning. If you're ready to grow your business with people who actually care about your success — you’re in the right place."
 

Both of us:
"We’re Marketing Pioneers. Let’s build something powerful together."