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.

'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.

Welcome to the group—I’m really glad you’re here! 🎉 Be sure to check out the Classroom tab, where we currently have 7 modules waiting for you. Each one comes with free resources like templates, checklists, dashboards, and more—all designed to help you boost your visibility and grow your business online. Take your time, dive in, and enjoy! If you have any questions along the way, feel free to message me personally—I’m here to help. – Greg Tresler

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.

https://youtu.be/4QLWlcneJig?si=IF7W4Mmu-V-orwSI I'm a big fan of this guy; he's always coming up with very creative ways to solve problems. In this episode he was on one of the top podcasts in the world, Diary of a CEO is a top 10 podcast globally. What hit me is 80% of what he's talking about I know how to do and he's a multi-millionaire. So I'm just saying