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Previous Issues of The Local Market Monopoly Newsletter

How to Manage Your Online Reputation

How to Manage Your Online Reputation

Are people talking about you on a platform seen by tens of millions? Yes! Better hope they're saying nice things.

Your reputation is everything — especially online.

With so much of people's online time spent on social media, managing your online reputation, whether you're an individual or a business, is more important than ever.

In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss how to build a good online reputation, what you can do if someone is writing an unflattering review about you or your company, and how to get ahead by improving your brand. Listen to this episode now!

How to Profit From Google AdWords

How to Profit From Google AdWords

Have you hesitated to use Google Ads (previously Google AdWords) for your local business marketing because you are worried about the cost? Or perhaps you’ve tried and weren’t happy with the results.

Either way, this episode is for you. Tune in as Clarence demystifies Google Ads for local businesses. First, he discusses why so many small businesses fail with the tool. Then, he uncovers the steps you can take to ensure you profit from the investment and get the kind of ROI you need to see. Don’t miss this episode if you are ready to take your marketing to the next level with Google Ads!

Site Speed: How and Why to Make Your Website Faster

Site Speed: How and Why to Make Your Website Faster

Does your local business website load slowly? Does it really matter?

In this episode, Clarence dives into Google's recent update, Core Web Vitals, and discusses how your website must meet specific site speed guidelines or else risk big problems for your web presence and Google ranking. Plus, he offers simple tips to make your website faster so that you can make the cut instead of suffering the consequences of Google's hard-hitting hammer.

If you want to protect your local business's online presence (and you should!), listening to this episode must be on your to-do list.

The Perfect Video Testimonial Formula

The Perfect Video Testimonial Formula

Are you looking for an easy way to be more persuasive and catch the attention of your target audience?

In this episode, we will discuss the perfect formula for a powerful testimonial video that can help you increase sales. If you want to create awesome video testimonials that will get people's attention and drive more sales for your company, then this is the episode for you. Listen now.

Baby Come Back Retargeting Machine

Baby Come Back Retargeting Machine

Want to stay at the top-of-mind of your local business prospects? Without a doubt, retargeting is where it’s at!

In this episode, Clarence discusses how local businesses can use retargeting to stay in touch with prospects, nurture relationships, and get them to buy from you instead of the competition.

If digging too deep into digital marketing tech terms like “retargeting” makes you break out into a cold sweat, this episode is for you. We break it down in a way that makes sense and show you how you can use the tool to make your digital marketing strategy more effective. Listen now to learn how to boost your local business conversions!

Content At Scale: The Repurpose Machine

Content At Scale: The Repurpose Machine

Content is king! But what local business owner has time to spin out massive amounts of content for blogs and social media on a regular basis?

In this episode, Clarence will uncover how you can turn one piece of content into many useful pieces with The Repurpose Machine. No, this isn’t actually a machine, but it is a content strategy to maximize the use of every single piece you create to get lead generation results. It’s all about scaling your content strategy to repurpose content across all platforms. Tune in to maximize your content strategy this year.

The FAQ/SAQ Video Framework That Drives Conversion

The FAQ/SAQ Video Framework That Drives Conversion

In this episode, Clarence will show you how to use a simple FAQ/SAQ video framework to meet your customers where they are, establish your credibility, and prove yourself as the expert in your local industry. By answering frequently asked questions and “should-ask”...

Website Optimization That Converts

Website Optimization That Converts

Is your small business website more like an online business card than a sales-conversion machine? It’s time to change that!

In this episode, we'll cover the three killer website optimizations you can implement into your business website to boost sales ASAP. The truth is, if your website is missing these elements, you are missing out on sales. Your target audience is online now more than ever before… make sure your business website is primed and ready to take advantage of the traffic. I'll walk you through the process of doing it right.

Listen to this episode now for practical tips to set your business up for a more profitable online presence in the year to come.

How to Optimize Your Google My Business Listing

How to Optimize Your Google My Business Listing

No business owner wants to leave money on the table, but if you aren’t optimizing your Google My Business listing, that’s exactly what you are doing!

In this episode, Clarence discusses the importance of claiming and optimizing your GMB to boost organic traffic—both online and to your brick-and-mortar business. He shares four simple optimization tips to ensure your listing is primed and ready so you can take full advantage of this free, traffic-generating marketing tool.

If you are looking for a budget-friendly way to take your marketing to the next level, this episode is for you. Listen now!

How to Create A Predictable Selling System

How to Create A Predictable Selling System

After a year like 2020, we could all use some predictability in our businesses! In this episode, I’ll break down the details of implementing Ryan Deiss’s Predictable Selling System (with a small tweak I made for local businesses), it's a foolproof marketing strategy...