Local Marketing Secrets

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, I’m joined by Bryan Eisenberg — two-time New York Times bestselling author, co-creator of the Persuasion Architecture Framework, and the guy who literally coined the term conversion rate optimization. We talk about the origin of CRO, how Bryan helped companies like Google, Dell, and Disney generate hundreds of millions in revenue, and how local businesses can apply the same frameworks to ...

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, Danny Leibrandt sits down with the legendary Barry Schwartz — the founder and editor of Search Engine Roundtable, longtime contributor to Search Engine Land, and a go-to authority for all things SEO and Google updates. For over 20 years, Barry has tracked every major algorithm shift, interviewed Google’s top search executives, and built one of the most trusted voices in the SEO world.

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In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, host Danny Leibrandt sits down with Al Levi, a renowned business strategist and author of the bestselling book, The Seven Power Contractor. Al, a third-generation contractor who transformed his family’s plumbing and HVAC business into a thriving enterprise, shares his proven strategies that have helped thousands of trades businesses systematize their operations for less stress, more profi...

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, Danny Leibrandt is joined by Aaron Weiche, co-founder of Leadferno, a groundbreaking SaaS platform that boosts conversions for local businesses through streamlined text-based messaging. Aaron's impressive career includes leading GatherUp to an Inc. 5000 recognition before successfully exiting, and he's renowned for his insightful talks at major industry conferences like MozCon Loc...

Join host Danny Leibrandt on this powerful episode of Local Marketing Secrets as he welcomes Brigham Dickinson, founder of Power Selling Pros, the nation’s leading coaching organization for customer service representatives (CSRs) in the home services industry. Brigham shares his game-changing "Pattern for Excellence" framework, revealing how to transform every incoming call into revenue, drive customer loyalty, and master the art o...

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, host Danny Leibrandt sits down with radio veteran and “Radio Pitchman” Jim Klauck, who’s spent four decades on the airwaves and the last 20 years helping home service businesses thrive. Jim shares why radio is still a powerhouse for generating high-quality appointments (not just leads), explains the secrets behind infomercial-style shows that create demand rather than wait for it and reve...

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, host Danny Leibrandt interviews Dan Antonelli—the founder and branding mastermind behind KickCharge Creative, a leading agency that’s helped over 2,500 local businesses reinvent themselves (including nine-figure giants like A1 Garage Door Service). Dan shares his insights on why most home service companies get their branding wrong, how to create a name and visual identity that actually st...

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, host Danny Leibrandt is joined by Adam Coffey—a three-time CEO who’s scaled multiple private equity-backed companies to over a billion dollars. Adam outlines the four key stages of growth every entrepreneur must master, from zero to a million, a million to 10 million, 10 million to 100 million, and eventually 100 million to a billion. Drawing on his 58 acquisitions and $2.5B in deal exper...

In this episode, Danny Leibrandt interviews Ben Heath, founder of Heath Media, a top-tier Facebook Ads expert with over 1M followers and $150M in managed ad spend. Ben breaks down how local businesses can effectively use Facebook (Meta) ads to generate leads and grow revenue.

Key Takeaways:

Meta Ads Philosophy: Ben views Facebook (Meta) ads as powerful interruption-based advertising on platforms where people already spend time. It...

Welcome back to Local Marketing Secrets! In this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Craig Campbell—an SEO veteran with 22+ years in the industry. Named the #1 Most Influential SEO of 2020, Craig has spoken at major conferences around the globe (Brighton SEO, Chiang Mai SEO, Affiliate World, and more) and has built a massive social following (including over 1 million YouTube subscribers).

In this candid conversation, we dive dee...

In this episode, I’m Danny Leibrandt is joined by Andrew Shotland—CEO of Local SEO Guide—as we dive into newly uncovered local SEO insights specifically for home services. Andrew’s agency has been around for over 18 years, helping multi-location businesses and working with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Angie’s List, HomeAdvisor, Local.com, Bing Maps, Thumbtack, and more.

Andrew also serves on the board of Bay ...

In this interview, Danny Leibrandt sits down with Dennis Yu to discuss how to start a podcast. Dennis is the CEO and founder of a BlitzMetrics, a company that helps home service business grow through digital marketing.With over 30 years over experience in digital marketing, Dennis has helped major brands like Nike, Red Bull, Starbucks, Adidas, and the Golden State Warriors shine online. In total, he's managed over $1B of ad spe...

In this episode of Local Marketing Secrets, host Danny Leibrandt interviews Robin Alex, one of the three co-founders of HighLevel—a powerful sales and marketing platform now valued at over a billion dollars. Robin’s story begins in the trenches of local marketing, where he grew his own agency to over 200 clients before realizing the critical need for a more unified, automated approach to managing leads and communicating with custom...

In this conversation, Danny Leibrandt interviews Josh Nelson, founder of Seven Figure Agency and Plumbing and HVAC SEO. They discuss Josh's journey from starting a web design company to building a successful digital marketing agency focused on plumbing and HVAC. Josh shares insights on scaling his agency to seven figures in just two years, the importance of client retention, and the evolution of his mentorship program for agency ow...

In this episode, Danny Leibrandt interviews Greg Sterling, a local marketing expert with over 25 years of experience. They discuss Greg's journey into local marketing, the importance of user testing and research, and how consumer behavior varies across different industries. The conversation also explores the role of AI in local business, emerging trends in local marketing, and the future of local search. Greg shares insights fr...

In this episode, Danny Leibrandt interviews Sean Akyildiz, also known as Zoro The Wiz, a personal branding and AI expert. The two reminisce about their shared history, including starting a software company, Pegasus UGC, in 2023. They discuss Sean’s entrepreneurial journey from launching NFT projects to pivoting into AI development and personal branding, where Sean scaled his Instagram following to 100,000+.

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In this conversation, Chris Yano, founder and CMO of RYNO Strategic Solutions, shares his journey from a high-risk taker in sports to a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space. He discusses the challenges faced in the early days of his agency, the importance of charging what you're worth, and the strategic decisions that led to a significant merger and growth. Chris emphasizes the value of being a true partner to cli...

In this conversation, Danny Leibrandt interviews Jonathan Bannister, a home service marketing expert and CEO of Cornerstone Marketing Solutions. Jonathan shares his unique journey from being a police officer to becoming a successful marketer. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he faced while transitioning into the marketing industry, the founding of his agency, and the importance of understanding client goals and metrics...

In this conversation, Danny Leibrandt interviews Blake Denman, a local SEO expert with 18 years of experience. They discuss Blake's journey into local SEO, the evolution of SEO practices, the importance of user experience, and the future of local SEO. Blake shares insights on conversion rate optimization, link building strategies, and the significance of community engagement for local businesses. They also touch on the tools and re...