From Google My Business to local SEO, we turn “I hope they find us” into “we’re booking out months in advance.

Most contractors don’t struggle because of poor workmanship. They struggle because great work doesn’t automatically translate to online visibility.
If your business relies heavily on referrals, feels inconsistent month to month, or gets outranked by less qualified competitors, the issue usually isn’t effort—it’s clarity and positioning.
Marketing doesn’t need to be overwhelming. It needs to be intentional.
Each episode focuses on one clear idea: how to attract better clients using digital marketing that works in the real world.
We talk about Google Business Profile, local SEO, reviews, websites, and visibility systems in a way that makes sense for contractors who are busy running jobs, managing teams, and keeping projects moving.
No hype. No shortcuts. Just clear direction you can apply.


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Growth Strategies
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Growth Strategies
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Zach has experienced the full range of entrepreneurship—from major wins to hard setbacks. After years of chasing every opportunity, coaching helped him narrow his focus and lean into what mattered most: helping others grow.
Today, Zach brings real-world perspective, clarity, and hard-earned insight to conversations about growth, leadership, and breaking through ceilings that keep business owners stuck.

Michael brings over 12 years of experience in business operations, leadership, and digital marketing. He’s spent his career helping teams hit meaningful goals and now applies that same discipline to growing businesses online.
As the founder of a full-service digital marketing agency, Michael focuses on practical, results-driven strategies that help businesses get seen, generate leads, and convert attention into real growth.

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