Too many local businesses keep recycling the same costly habits which include blurry messaging, weak websites, quick-fix ads, and shallow success metrics, so profits stall while competitors pass them by. This two-part episode offers a fresh roadmap that shifts you from scattered tactics to a unified strategy: we tighten your value promise, tune up the customer’s online experience, and refocus tracking on numbers that actually grow cash flow. You’ll hear why owning your audience data outperforms rented reach, how to adapt rivals’ ideas without becoming a copycat, and why small, regular tweaks trump one-and-done launches. If you’re ready to redirect every marketing dollar toward measurable impact, this conversation is your starting line.

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Too many local businesses keep recycling the same costly habits which include blurry messaging, weak websites, quick-fix ads, and shallow success metrics, so profits stall while competitors pass them by. This two-part episode offers a fresh roadmap that shifts you from scattered tactics to a unified strategy: we tighten your value promise, tune up the customer’s online experience, and refocus tracking on numbers that actually grow cash flow. You’ll hear why owning your audience data outperforms rented reach, how to adapt rivals’ ideas without becoming a copycat, and why small, regular tweaks trump one-and-done launches. If you’re ready to redirect every marketing dollar toward measurable impact, this conversation is your starting line.

Follow us for more local marketing tips at

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Instagram – @MasteringLocalMarketing

YouTube – @MasteringLocalMarketing

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What if you could put your ads right in front of your competitors’ customers, or even people who were at last month’s big concert? With geofencing technology, you can. In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we dive into how smart businesses use geofencing ads to draw in hyper-targeted audiences. Whether it’s setting up a digital perimeter around a rival’s storefront, a bustling gym, a university campus, or even a police station (hello, lawyers), geofencing lets you get incredibly precise with your marketing.

We’ll break down practical examples for local businesses like chiropractors, attorneys, salons, and more. Plus, we’ll explain how “lookback” windows let you target people who were in a location days or weeks ago, so you don’t miss out once they’ve left.

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Most small businesses only send emails when they’re pushing a sale and then wonder why customers tune them out. In this episode of Mastering Local Marketing, we’ll show you how to transform your email strategy from spammy to standout. We break down seven essential types of emails every business should be sending.

We’ll start with welcome emails that make a powerful first impression and set the stage for your relationship. Then we’ll talk about how to create newsletters that actually add value (hint: it’s not just about your latest coupon). You’ll hear ideas for inviting customers to events, gathering valuable feedback through simple surveys, and crafting clever re-engagement campaigns that pull inactive subscribers back in.

• Welcome Emails
• Newsletter Updates
• New Inventory
• Event Invitations
• Survey or Feedback
• Re-engagement Campaigns
• Testimonial or Google Reviews
• Product Advice

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What does Rich Dad Poor Dad have to do with marketing your small business? A lot more than you’d think. In this episode, we break down seven powerful lessons from Robert Kiyosaki’s bestseller and apply them directly to your marketing strategy. From investing in assets like evergreen content to avoiding liabilities like vanity metrics, we explore how the mindset of the "rich dad" can help you build smarter, more profitable marketing systems. Whether you're stuck in reactive mode or ready to level up, this episode shows you how to shift your thinking and make marketing finally work for you.

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Is your social media stuck in neutral? In this episode, we break down how to run a smart, simple audit that shows you what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next. You’ll learn how to review your profiles, posts, hashtags, engagement, and even your followers to make sure everything aligns with your business goals. Whether you're DIY-ing your marketing or managing a team, this audit will give you clarity and direction in just a few steps. Don’t waste time guessing. Get your social presence back on track with a proven system that actually drives results.

1. Clarify Goals

2. Profile Completeness

3. Content and Posting Analysis

4. Caption and CTA Audit

5. Audience and Follower Quality

6. Competitive Analysis

7. Tools and Reporting

8. Action Plan

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Meta just announced its boldest move yet: fully AI-generated ads across Facebook and Instagram by 2026. On today’s episode, I’m joined by retired marketing professor and leadership coach Dr. Lori Feldman to unpack what this means for small business owners, marketers, and agencies alike. We explore how Meta’s Advantage AI tools are already helping businesses optimize performance—but at what cost?

As Meta tightens its grip on data and decision-making, concerns around transparency, creative control, and bias are growing. Will small businesses benefit from automation, or become even more dependent on a walled garden they can’t see into?

We break down what’s changing, what you need to watch for, and how to stay ahead of the curve in a world where ad creation may soon require little more than an image and a budget.

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Kristina Doukas, Director of Marketing at Swap-o-Rama flea markets, reveals how small business owners and side hustlers can turn weekend booths into serious revenue. From choosing products that actually sell to setting up a booth that draws a crowd, Kristin shares proven strategies that help vendors stand out and boost their bottom line.

Learn the most common mistakes new sellers make, the hidden tricks veteran vendors use to increase foot traffic, and how social media can amplify your flea market presence. Whether you’re launching a business or looking for your next growth channel, this conversation delivers actionable tips you can use right away.

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