ABOUT US

Hey, we're UPBEAT.

We empower small businesses to compete with the big leagues — with holistic, hands-on marketing strategies that actually work.

Our Mission

Meet your growth partner.

We founded UPBEAT with a simple belief: small businesses deserve a partner who’s just as invested in their success as they are — the kind of agency you always wished existed. Strategic. Transparent. Obsessively focused on results.

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You care deeply about your business — and we match that care in every strategy, campaign, and conversation. We dive in, learn your vision, and treat your goals like our own.


That’s why we work closely with each client to craft clear, creative strategies that drive real growth.


No cookie-cutter plans. No surface-level service. Just a team that genuinely gives a damn — and shows up like it.

When you work with us, you get the real deal:

  • Direct collaboration with the people doing the work

    No middlemen, no handoffs - because we take your business personally

  • Boutique feel, big-agency brains

    Small by design, sharp by default

  • Clear communication, always

    No jargon, just transparency and straight answers

  • Transparent pricing & process

    No surprises, no gotchas – we're an open book

  • Custom strategies tailored to your brand

    No cookie-cutter campaigns – only solutions as unique as your brand

We don’t try to be everything to everyone. We stay focused, intentional, and in tune with what actually moves your business forward.

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Core Values

What Drives Us

Meet The Founder

Hi, I'm Stephany Kaufman – CEO, Strategist, and the force behind UPBEAT.

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Stephany Kaufman
30+

Brands Served

10+

Years Experience

I started UPBEAT to give small businesses a real alternative to bloated agencies and cheap “quick fixes” that don’t drive lasting growth.

I wanted to build a studio that rolls up its sleeves, partners with you, and helps you grow with purpose.

With nearly a decade of experience and an M.S. in Digital Marketing & Media from the Katz School of Science & Health, I’ve helped brands — from global giants to founder-led startups — scale through smart strategy, powerful storytelling, and no-BS marketing that delivers real results.

Big or small, every project gets the same grit, creativity, and heart — because every brand deserves to be built with excitement and intention.

Today, whether as a founder, strategist, speaker, or mentor, my mission stays the same: helping brands grow with clarity, confidence, and serious momentum.

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Our Process

We don’t do cookie-cutter. We build what works — with you, not just for you. Here’s how we turn your vision into momentum:

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Trusted Voice in Marketing

Stephany and the UPBEAT brand have been featured in leading publications for our expertise in digital strategy, content, and small business growth.