I’ve spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology, creativity, and problem-solving, with the last seven years deeply focused on navigating the realities of self-publishing — from printing decisions and distribution to marketing, visibility, and reader engagement.

My journey began in 1998, when I launched a computer service and repair business as the internet was just beginning to enter American households. In those early years, I built and upgraded computers, resolved hardware and software issues, and helped individuals and small businesses adapt to rapidly evolving technology. That business has continued for over 20 years, supported by a strong foundation in IT support and a passion for making complex systems understandable.

Alongside technology, I bring a hands-on background in construction. I built my own home and worked side by side with my husband in his construction company — experiences that reinforced the importance of planning, precision, and executing ideas in the real world, not just on paper.

While earning my bachelor’s degree at Montana Tech, I worked as a data analyst in the Petroleum Engineering Department. There, I designed and maintained a Microsoft Access database to manage oil well data, integrated Excel spreadsheets using macros, and generated graphical analyses to identify production trends. This role strengthened my ability to interpret data, recognize patterns, and translate information into actionable insight.

In 2016, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology from Montana Tech, followed by a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics from American Sentinel University. This advanced education sharpened my ability to analyze systems, evaluate performance, and apply data-driven thinking to real-world business challenges.

For the past seven years, I’ve been actively involved in self-publishing — not just creatively, but operationally. I have published over 20 books, including seven of my own children’s books, gaining firsthand experience with every stage of the process: formatting, printing, metadata, distribution choices, pricing, and marketing. That experience has given me a practical understanding of what actually moves a book forward — and what quietly holds it back.

In addition to publishing my own books, one of my most notable client projects was The 406 Table. I led the full design process, including cover creation, interior layout, content refinement in collaboration with the author, and the development of a supporting business logo and website for online promotion and sales. The book was featured in local news outlets and Rural Montana Magazine, and that initial collaboration evolved into an ongoing partnership. I’ve since provided design, layout, and editing services for six additional books by the same author.

Today, I bring together decades of experience in IT support, data analysis, design, and real-world self-publishing to help authors understand what’s actually happening with their books. My work focuses on clarity — removing guesswork, identifying bottlenecks, and helping creators make informed decisions about marketing, positioning, and growth.

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Collaborating with Tammy was the wisest business decision, I could have made. A book’s cover is the calling card to your audience, it becomes the invitation for readers to investigate more of your product. Without Tammy’s expertise and excellent layout and design, my book The 406 Table, would have been a failure. I can, without hesitation, recommend Intermountain Business Consulting for launching a new business, a book dream and anything in between. “Attention to detail” is her business philosophy, as is creating the best product possible.
Karen R. Barbee, author of The 406 Table