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Welcome to the Local Guide Marketing Academy
You’re here because you know referrals are your lifeblood, but you’re tired of competing alone against businesses with bigger budgets. Here’s what this community is about: I’m sharing the digital marketing strategies that actually work for local businesses - the stuff I’m testing in real time with my own Houston proof-of-concept. The approach is simple: • Google-centric (your Google Business Profile is a goldmine most businesses ignore) • Video content that builds trust and visibility • CRM follow-up that turns leads into customers (non-negotiable) • AI to streamline everything so you’re not buried in busywork And here’s the thing: all of it can be done from your phone. Watch the welcome video below to see if this approach fits how you want to grow. This isn’t theory. I’m documenting what works as I build it. You get to see the strategies, the results, and the mistakes - all in real time. If you’re ready to stop throwing money at ads and start building a real local presence, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Local Guide Marketing Academy
Switching things up
I'd rather build a network than a sales funnel on this platform.
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Switching things up
Humble brag much?
We don't brag about ourselves nearly enough. It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind and the endless to-do lists that we forget to stop, take a breath, and actually recognize our own hard work. So today, I’m turning the spotlight entirely on you. This is an open stage. In the comments below, tell me one thing you’ve accomplished recently that you are genuinely proud of . Did you finally land that difficult client? Did you solve a problem that’s been bugging you for months? Did you just manage to keep the doors open during a tough week? Or maybe you finally hit a personal milestone? I want to hear about your wins so we can celebrate them together. The floor is yours—brag away! 👇
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If you are a marketer
Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. This community is built for local business owners, but marketers bring valuable perspective and I’m genuinely happy to have you. Here’s how this works best for everyone: This is a collaboration space, not a sales floor. Business owners come here to learn and connect, not to get pitched in the comments. I’m protective of that environment. So here’s what I ask: Before you start engaging in discussions, let’s have a quick one-on-one conversation. I want to understand what you’re working on, share what I’m building, and see if there’s a way we can help each other grow. I’m actively looking for collaboration opportunities - partnerships, referrals, joint ventures, whatever makes sense. If that’s why you’re here, we’ll probably get along great. If you’re just here to find clients to DM, this isn’t the right fit. Reach out and let’s chat. I’m easy to talk to and genuinely curious about what other marketers are building in this space.
AI...you using it? For what?
'Ello mates! First, hello, hi, how are you? Second, AI is all the craze and I'd love to know what you're using it for (if at all!). Drop it in the comments.
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