The Live Local Marketing Podcast

Most people are using AI for SEO the wrong way. They prompt AI, publish content, and hope Google does the rest. The result is generic AI content, low engagement, high bounce rates, and zero differentiation. In this Office Hours replay, we break down how to use AI for SEO, search intent, and content strategy the right way , so your content actually attracts viewers, keeps them watching, and builds...

"...best trained marketer on the planet ..." according to Mark Ritson. In this episode, I sit down with Richard Levy of Sophera Marketing, a marketer and AI consultant who helps businesses stop guessing and start building smarter systems that actually generate leads. We get into the real conversation most business owners are trying to have right now: how to use AI without sounding roboti...

This is the episode where most “marketing advice” gets called out and we get down to the organizational strategies that work for you. What if your website isn’t failing because of SEO, ads, or algorithms…but because it doesn’t mean anything to the person landing on it? In this episode, I sit down with James Weiss of Big Drop INC, to break down the uncomfortable truth about branding, design, and wh...

How to DM Without Sounding Like a Sales Bot (or a Creep) Most DMs fail because they lead with the ask instead of the value. In this Office Hours episode, I break down how to turn cold, awkward messages into warm, natural conversations that actually get replies. If you are a business owner, creator, or realtor who wants real connections instead of muted inboxes, this gives you a simple system you c...

I think you left your Google behind... In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Thompson, founder of SEO Boise, to break down what actually makes businesses rank in Google Search and Google Maps. We go beyond surface-level tips and get into how real SEO systems turn clicks into calls, traffic into customers, and visibility into long-term growth. If you run a local business, market for clients, or w...

Video expert Graham Kuhn breaks down what actually makes video work, and why most marketing videos miss the mark. In this interview, Graham Kuhn shares how businesses can stop treating video like a trend and start using it as a real trust-building tool. Instead of chasing algorithms or overproducing content, Graham focuses on clarity, authentic storytelling, and using video intentionally so it act...

Most marketing advice tells you how to attract more people. This episode shows you how to attract the right people by repelling everyone else. In this Live Local Office Hours session, I break down what I call The Magnetic Filter , a three-layer framework that helps entrepreneurs, marketers, and business owners stop chasing beige audiences and start building a brand that pulls in high-value, aligne...

Are you a leader or creator looking to cut through the noise and build a brand that lasts? In this episode, I sit down with Ray Hartjen, a marketing strategist, best-selling author, and master storyteller, to pull back the curtain on how to use narrative to dominate any industry. From SaaS and investment banking to professional racing and best-selling thrillers, Ray has proven that the right story...

Are you an entrepreneur looking to scale your business using a book? In this episode, I sit down with Steve Booth, the powerhouse behind Genius Publishing Studio, to pull back the curtain on effective book marketing and high-impact writing. We dive deep into why a book is the ultimate "qualifying tool" for your business and how to move away from the "cold outreach grind" by bec...

Are you tired of potential clients "ghosting" your funnels? Most entrepreneurs focus on adding more information, but the secret to high conversion isn't more data, it’s less friction. In this week’s Office Hours, we dive deep into the 5 Friction Killers. These are the exact shifts you need to make in your marketing systems to move a prospect from "just looking" to "rea...

If your business vanished tomorrow, could you rebuild it from your systems alone? In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Minion, founder of Rockstarr & Moon Marketing, to break down how she designs marketing systems that run even when you’re not posting, pitching, or panicking. We talk about how to turn chaos into structure, effort into repeatable growth, and ideas into processes that actuall...

Most marketing advice sounds smart…and quietly does nothing. In this episode, I sit down with Allie Grack, owner of Workhorse Marketing, to unpack why so many marketing strategies look good on paper but fail in real life. We talk about what actually moves the needle, where businesses waste time and money, and how to build marketing that works as hard as you do. Allie shares how she helps brands ga...

What would change if your posts sparked conversations instead of collecting likes? In this short Office Hours clip, I break down how to take control of engagement and get people to actually respond to your content. One real interaction can outperform a thousand likes every time. Want to see how this plays out in your own content? Quick chat here: https://calendly.com/livelocalteam/15-minute-market...

Tired of the same, boring marketing that does not take your business anywerhe? Michael is a seasoned digital marketer, lead generation expert, and content creator with 10+ years of hands-on experience helping small and medium businesses grow smarter, not just louder. MAD Man Marketing: What You’ll Learn in This Conversation: - How strategic SEO and content can become your lead-generation engine -W...

Most people think “personal brand” is just colors and logos, but Jason Willis-Lee shows us it’s really about language, clarity, and positioning that makes people choose you. In this conversation, Jason Willis‑Lee dives into why words matter more than visuals alone, how you can build a stronger brand voice that attracts ideal clients, and how to stop waiting for work to show up and start creating s...

If your website gets traffic but not results, or you feel like you are “tracking everything” yet still guessing, this conversation will challenge how you think about analytics. Philippa explains why most businesses misunderstand their data, how dashboards can create false confidence, and what leaders should really be asking when they look at their website performance. This is not about more tools,...

💥 If your business feels like a rollercoaster, this episode is your seatbelt. I sat down with Sean O’Hara, business advisor, founder, and host of The Durable Entrepreneur Podcast, a guy who has helped more owners survive the twists, turns, and unexpected loop-de-loops of running a business without flying off the ride. Sean has spent years in the trenches helping real entrepreneurs stay durable, n...

If your business depends on crews, contracts, or customers who need help right now, this interview will light a fire under your marketing. Kyle Bailey brings the energy, the stories, and the secrets behind SEO and marketing for the trades, contractors, plumbers, roofers, electricians, remodelers, and more. And yes, he has seen some things. Bad websites, ghosted leads, clueless clients, and he shar...

If your marketing feels like a mystery box, this episode has the answers you have been looking for. I sat down with Jason Wojo, the SEO and automated-marketing strategist behind Wojo Media, to break down what is actually working right now for small business owners who want more traffic, more leads, and more control over their growth. Jason has built systems that help businesses get found, get noti...

If your wealth is tied to a screen, you don’t actually own it. That’s the bold idea silver and gold expert Ben Rusk brings to this conversation, and it sets the tone for an episode packed with clarity, consistency, and long-term thinking. Billy sits down with Ben, founder of Silver & Gold Legacy , to dig into how everyday people can build generational wealth through real, tangible assets. Ben...

In this episode I was on the Gold Bear Media Podcast, and we took a deep dive into the kind of marketing most entrepreneurs wish they were taught from day one. Instead of chasing cold leads and praying for clicks, Billy breaks down how to build a business through genuine community connections, giving with intention, and creating value people can actually feel. You’ll hear real, practical strategie...

If you have ever felt stuck trying to figure out what is really working in your marketing, this episode is for you. Join me as I sit down with Katy Hill, founder of KTHill Consulting and creator of the Strategic Precision™ framework, for a rapid-fire conversation packed with real strategies you can apply to your own business. Katy has helped countless entrepreneurs identify their true needs, analy...