We’re not just KANSAS CITY’S BEST marketing agency

—We’re your partners in growth

Inizio was created for the business owner who’s tired of guessing. We know how overwhelming it is to juggle a dozen marketing tactics and still feel invisible.

Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with strategies that are clear, creative, and customized — so they can grow with confidence and ease.

inizio

is a word for beginning or start in Italian (masculine, plural: inizi).

It shares the same origin as other useful Italian terms such as iniziare (to begin), inizialmente (initially, at the beginning), iniziale (initial), inizializzare (to launch) and iniziativa (initiative, venture).

An expression that should be familiar to English ears is avere un buon / un cattivo inizio

— off to a good start

hey business owner,

— tired of feeling like this.

Your website looks good but doesn’t generate leads or sales.

You’re spending money on marketing but not seeing real ROI.

Your brand feels outdated and doesn’t reflect your value.

You’re overwhelmed trying to grow without a clear strategy.

The Experts

We know how exhausting it is to invest in marketing that over-promises and under delivers.

You’ve hired agencies, tried DIY strategies, and spent time and money hoping for real growth
— only to end up right where you started.

Meet the experts at Inizio Marketing & Consulting, we understand the frustration because we’ve helped countless business owners just like you break that cycle.
With a proven strategy, clear communication, and results you can actually measure, we make marketing finally work the way it should.

Kaitlyn Halcomb
Kaitlyn Halcomb
KJ and her team have been nothing but amazing to work with! A larger company recommended us to Inizio Marketing and Consulting, and we could not be happier with how our website has flourished since joining with them. KJ and her team bring expert knowledge, professionalism, and positivity to every meeting, and we are so proud to say that Inizio has helped us tremendously!
Jacob Meredith
Jacob Meredith
KJ and her team are excellent to work with. They are professional and thorough in every aspect of the project. Inizio Marketing and Consulting was recommended to me by a larger company and I have been satisfied with the knowledge and dedication they bring to the project. I went to them with a basic idea in need of a web developer and they were able to work with my budget and offer a lot of advice on starting a business from scratch. KJ and her team have been great to work with and I highly recommend for website and marketing needs.
Phil Singleton
Phil Singleton
I have worked first hand with KJ Byrd and her team at Inizio Marketing & Consulting and can tell you that this is a very solid small business marketing agency in Kansas City that can deliver high quality and effective web design, SEO, social media marketing and website maintenance services. Inizio is one of the few agencies we have referred businesses to that may not be a fit for us in terms or size, budget or scope of work. So if you're looking for affordable and effective marketing services (hard to find both these days!) be sure to contact Inizio Marketing & Consulting to see if they might be a good fit for your business!
Erika Davis
Erika Davis@username
Krista is very thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. Her team is great to work with and provides excellent customer service.
Meet
KJ

Helping dental practices, small businesses, and corporations grow through strategic marketing, consulting, and high-end web design.

With over 13 years of hands-on experience in the dental industry, I’ve lived every role—from clinical support to VP of Operations. That real-world experience shaped my deep understanding of how businesses operate, what makes them successful, and where they often struggle to grow. I didn’t start out in marketing—I built this agency by identifying the exact pain points that keep practices and small businesses from reaching their full potential.

 

 

 

Today, I am the founder and operator of Inizio Marketing & Consulting, a woman-owned, full-service agency that helps businesses grow smarter through custom marketing strategies, business consulting, and premium website design. My mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional service delivery and sustainable business growth—whether that’s in dentistry, roofing & siding, or another service-based industry.

 

 

My team and I are known for going beyond surface-level data. I immerse myself in my clients’ industries, learning the ins and outs of their business to develop marketing and consulting solutions that actually work. That hands-on, in-depth approach has helped our clients collectively generate over $800,000 in additional revenue through strategic campaigns, operational efficiency, and front-office system redesigns.

 

 

 

Specializing in High-End Web Design

In today’s digital-first world, your website is often your first impression—and it needs to reflect the quality and professionalism of your brand. I specialize in designing elegant, conversion-optimized websites that not only look stunning but are also built to perform.

Whether it’s a clean and modern site for a dental practice or a bold, branded experience for a small business, every design is built with strategy, SEO, and user experience in mind. From custom WordPress builds to advanced UI/UX design in Figma, I create websites that feel high-end, intuitive, and uniquely yours. If your current site feels outdated or isn’t converting visitors into customers, I’ll help you rebuild your digital presence with clarity, functionality, and style.

-let’s turn your potential into measurable growth

You'Re Great At What You Do

— but your marketing doesn’t show it.

Get a social media audit today!

Why work with me?

Reason #1

I’ve built brands from the front desk to the boardroom — I know what actually works.

Reason #2

I don’t follow trends — I build strategies that make you impossible to ignore.

Reason #3

If your marketing doesn’t grow your business, I don’t consider it done.