Ashli Pollard is a powerhouse in strategic business development and marketing, renowned for her direct, results-oriented approach. With over a decade of hands-on experience across diverse sectors—including B2B, agency work, product development, and wholesale—she has driven transformative growth for ambitious brands and emerging leaders alike. As the founder of three successful businesses—The Doers, Dial Zero Marketing, and Fast Forward Production—all launched without external investment, Ashli understands what it takes to build thriving companies from the ground up.

Through her venture arm, Cocky Ventures, she invests in and elevates the next generation of bold, high-potential businesses. Ashli’s career includes integral roles in scaling iconic brands like Prada, Gucci, Rebecca Minkoff, and Kendall + Kylie, where her strategic yet trend-conscious approach to marketing redefined brand trajectories in a fast-paced, content-driven world. She mentors and empowers thousands of women through The Doers, her membership community dedicated to fostering success for female entrepreneurs. Ashli’s mission is clear: to equip and inspire women to win at every level, with tailored insights and practical steps toward lasting success.

Inside the Episode:

• How Ashli became a 4x founder and built a career empowering female entrepreneurs

• Cocky Ventures approach to helping pre-seed brands scale faster with the right marketing foundation

• Ashli’s best tips for founders ready to launch bold ideas and build with confidence

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