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Featured case study
How a local business went from invisible on Google to the top three map results, and what that did for their phone.
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Blog7 min read · Oct 9, 2026
AI tools are answering “who should I call?” questions. Here is how they decide which businesses to recommend.
SEOBranding & content
10:24
VideoOct 7, 2026
Chris walks through all four stages and how they connect, with real examples from local businesses.
Branding & contentLead GenerationReviews & Referrals
Blog6 min read · Oct 6, 2026
For most local searches, your profile is the first impression. Most owners have never touched theirs.
SEOLocal Ties
[XX]%[More calls from Google]
Case study[Industry] · Oct 5, 2026
Rebuilding a Google profile and local SEO from the ground up.
SEOLocal TiesWebsite
Podcast[XX] min · Oct 2, 2026
Why the smallest business in the market can still be the first one customers find.
Branding & contentAnalytics
14:02
VideoSep 30, 2026
The simplest CRM setup for a local business, and the three fields that matter most.
CRMMarketing Automation
Blog5 min read · Sep 29, 2026
Impressions feel good. Leads pay the bills. A plain-English guide to the numbers worth watching.
Analytics
[XX][New referrals per month]
Case study[Industry] · Sep 26, 2026
Turning a loyal customer base into a steady stream of referrals.
Reviews & ReferralsLoyalty
Podcast[XX] min · Sep 25, 2026
Chambers, networking groups and community partners, and how to make them count.
Local TiesSocial Media
Blog8 min read · Sep 22, 2026
Welcome, follow-up, review request, re-engagement and referral. What each one does and when it fires.
Marketing AutomationCRM
18:40
VideoSep 18, 2026
Offer, audience, creative and tracking, start to finish in one sitting.
AdvertisingSocial Media
Blog4 min read · Sep 15, 2026
Timing, wording and the automation that does the asking for you.
Reviews & Referrals
[XX]%[More website inquiries]
Case study[Industry] · Sep 12, 2026
A full brand refresh and a site built to turn visitors into inquiries.
Branding & contentWebsiteLead Generation
Podcast[XX] min · Sep 11, 2026
Loyalty programs that local businesses can actually run.
LoyaltyReviews & Referrals
Blog6 min read · Sep 8, 2026
Five signs your site is just sitting there, and what to change first.
WebsiteLead Generation
11:15
VideoSep 4, 2026
The post types that start conversations, and the ones to stop making.
Social MediaBranding & content
[$XX][Cost per lead]
Case study[Industry] · Aug 29, 2026
Restructuring Google Ads around cost per lead instead of clicks.
AdvertisingLead GenerationAnalytics
Podcast[XX] min · Aug 28, 2026
Improving the whole customer journey beats chasing one big win.
Marketing AutomationAnalytics
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