At Drawing Board Marketing, we help budget-conscious business owners cut through the noise of endless “marketing” options and focus on what truly drives growth. We specialize in building strong foundations — websites, SEO, content, and direct marketing — so every dollar works harder. Our team blends Midwest grit with West Coast creativity, bringing clarity, strategy, and a little geeky enthusiasm to businesses locally in San Diego and around the world.

Drawing Board Marketing was founded by Rianna Braden, who spent 18 years living and working in Chicago. During that time, she helped start and grow a marketing agency that resold digital solutions to national media and newspaper companies. The experience was valuable, but also frustrating — she rarely got the chance to talk directly with small and midsize business owners to understand their challenges, strategize with them, and deliver what they truly needed.

That frustration became motivation. What began as a side hustle in Chicago grew into a full-time agency in San Diego, where Rianna could work directly with entrepreneurs and local businesses. Today, Drawing Board Marketing blends that big-agency experience with a hands-on, relationship-driven approach — helping business owners cut through the noise, make sense of their options, and build marketing foundations that actually work.