Katie Bullon Franchising Leader

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Hear from Katie as she sweeps through a multitude of work and life adventures, always learning and most importantly enjoying the ride!

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You Can’t Do It All—And That’s Okay

I was recently featured in The Times in an article that touched on some of the challenges women, and mums in particular face.

Honoured to Be Recognised as a GBEA 2024 Finalist

I’m thrilled to share that I was named a finalist for the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA)!
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Revolutionising How UK Marketing Consultants Scale: Join me!

We are transforming the landscape for marketing consultants across the UK with the launch of our revolutionary online franchise model! Welcome OMAF!

Why My Marketing Agency Ditched Hybrid Work: Real Talk from a Leading UK Marketing Entrepreneur

As discussions continue across the UK about whether businesses should embrace remote working or return to the office, I thought it was time to share my experience as a marketing agency CEO.

Why Becoming a Marketing Franchisee Could Be Your Next Big Move

It’s only just now that I’m coming down from the high of attending what was, without a doubt, the best business event I’ve ever been to: Ideas Fest. This event gave me a fresh dose of inspiration, especially when it comes to the advantages of becoming a franchisee—specifically, a marketing franchisee. If you’ve ever considered […]

Cowboy Hats and Marketing Magic at FSB Conference

I had such a fantastic time at the FSB South Wales Small Business Conference this week. I want to thank you the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) for inviting me to be a part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. What an incredible milestone, right? The whole event was just so well-organised, and I felt truly […]

Leopard Print Beds & Customer Service

When I woke up yesterday, I had no idea I was going to buy a leopard print bed. In fact, I definitely wasn’t expecting an eye-opening lesson in customer service either! But that’s exactly what happened, and I wanted to share. First, a little context. My husband and I have had the same bed for […]

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Why I’m Launching My Personal Website

Hi everyone, I’m excited to share something that’s been in the works for a while now—my personal website! This has been a project close to my heart, and I wanted to give you a bit of insight into why I’m launching it and what you can expect. A Space for My Voice Running activ Marketing™️ […]

A Summer Balancing Life, Business, and Realisations

Hello! I can’t believe we’re already heading towards the final quarter of the year. This summer has been a complete whirlwind, filled with both personal and professional growth—and plenty of lessons learned along the way. So, I thought now would be the perfect time to share a little update on what’s been happening in my […]

A Journey from Franchisee to Franchisor: My Story

A Journey from Franchisee to Franchisor: My Story When I joined activ Digital Marketing as a franchisee in 2014, my goal was to balance my career with being a new mum. My entrepreneurial family, especially my dad, instilled in me the belief that we are on a path and should work hard and seize opportunities […]

Women in Marketing: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

I was thrilled to be featured as an expert contributor in an article by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) discussing such an important topic: women in marketing, overcoming imposter syndrome. It’s a subject that resonates deeply with me, not only as a woman in business but as someone who has seen firsthand how self-doubt […]