Marketing Domination

Sean Garner
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You can out-work and out-serve anyone in your market. So why is the guy down the street getting the calls? It usually isn't the work. It's the marketing nobody trained you to do. The Marketing Domination Podcast is for local business owners who never wanted to be marketers and never should have to be. Each week, Sean Garner cuts the hype and shows you what needs to get done to get found, get calls, and grow. Not how to do it all yourself, but what to demand and how to know it's working. New episodes weekly.

  1. Mar 12

    E57: How to Dominate the Google Map Pack With a Fully Optimized Google Business Profile

    If you want your local business to show up in the Google Map Pack, your Google Business Profile has to be fully optimized.  In this episode of the Marketing Domination Podcast, I break down the biggest mistakes I see that kill visibility and explain how to properly set up and maximize your profile so Google clearly understands what your business does. I walk through the most important factors that influence rankings, including choosing the right primary category, filling out your services completely, and keeping your profile active. I also share how I handle spam reviews, why photos help more than most businesses realize, and when it makes sense to create additional Google Business Profile locations to expand your reach.  If your goal is to rank higher in Google Maps and get more local customers finding and calling your business, this episode shows you exactly what I recommend doing. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 2:08 Choose the Right Business Category 4:01 Tools to Help Optimize Your Google Business Profile 6:14 What Should You Actually Fill Out in Your Google Business Profile? 8:34 How Do You Deal With Spam Reviews on Google? 10:02 Do Photos Actually Help Your Google Business Profile Rankings? 12:57 Should Your Business Have Multiple Google Business Profile Locations? 15:12 Should You Respond to Every Google Review? 17:29 Need More Help With Your Marketing? =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    20 min

  2. Mar 5

    E56: The 5 Pillar SEO Plan Local Businesses Must Use to Win in AI and Google Search

    Search is not just about Google anymore. Your customers are searching for AI tools, overviews, and platforms that pull data from across the internet. If your business is not positioned correctly, you are invisible in more places than you think. In this episode, I break down what I call Search Everywhere Optimization. I will teach you the difference between traditional SEO and AI visibility, why good SEO fundamentals still matter, and the five pillars every local service business must implement. From technical foundations and user experience to authority building, reviews, and digital credibility, this is the complete roadmap to dominating search in 2026 and beyond. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 2:17 AI SEO vs Traditional SEO 4:25 User Experience 6:34 Content 8:29 Authority 12:43 Citations, Reviews, and Google Business Profile 14:54 The Holistic Plan to Dominate AI and Search =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    16 min

  3. Feb 26

    E55: The Complete Guide to Ranking Your Google Business Profile Higher

    If you are a local service business owner and you are not showing up in the Google Map Pack, you are leaving money on the table.  In this episode of Marketing Domination, I break down exactly how I optimize Google Business Profiles to rank higher in the Map Pack and dominate local markets. I walk through real examples of how I fully complete and optimize profiles, choose the right primary category, add detailed services and products, and use high-quality photos to stand out from competitors. I also explain how I use review velocity to outrank businesses with more total reviews, how I think about keywords without stuffing them, how often I recommend posting, and what I do when expanding into new markets. I cover proximity, service area businesses, and the most common triggers that cause suspensions, so you can avoid costly mistakes.  If you want a clear, practical system for ranking higher and generating more local leads, this is exactly how I do it. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 2:08 Why Your Google Business Profile Is Not Ranking 4:25 Services, Products, and Photos That Boost Visibility 6:46 Choosing the Right Categories and Using GMB Everywhere 8:55 Reviews, Review Velocity, and Beating Bigger Competitors 13:33 Keywords and Posting Strategy for Ongoing Momentum 15:47 Ranking Without a Physical Office and Expanding Smart 18:06 Avoiding Suspensions 20:25 Take Action Now =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    21 min

  4. Feb 19

    E54: How Long SEO Really Takes and Why Most Business Owners Get It Wrong (Part 2)

    If you’re a local service business owner trying to figure out why your competitors show up above you on Google, this episode gives you clarity.  I walk through the real difference between local SEO and traditional organic SEO and explain why you need both strategies working together if you want full visibility. From optimizing your Google Business Profile to building authority through content and backlinks, he breaks down what actually impacts rankings. You’ll also learn how often you should be publishing content, why SEO doesn’t stop once you hit number one, what causes sudden ranking drops, and how to tell if your SEO agency is truly delivering results.  If you want a straightforward explanation of what moves the needle and how to protect your rankings long term, this episode lays it out clearly and practically. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 1:08 How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile 3:10 How to Rank in Traditional Organic Search Results 5:06 How Often Should You Publish SEO Content? 9:33 Can You Stop SEO Once You’re Ranking Number One? 11:35 Why Did My Rankings Suddenly Drop? 13:13 How to Tell If Your SEO Company Is Actually Doing the Work 18:02 What Actually Moves the Needle in SEO =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    19 min

  5. Feb 12

    E53: How Long SEO Really Takes and Why Most Business Owners Get It Wrong (Part 1)

    How long should SEO take for a local business?  That is one of the most common and most misunderstood questions in marketing. In this episode, I break down why SEO technically starts working right away, but why visible results depend on your competition, your market, and the foundation you are starting from. I’ll walk through why competitors with ugly websites often still rank higher, why SEO is more important than ever with AI search tools like ChatGPT, and what actually drives rankings today. If you want realistic expectations, a real strategy, and a clear path to dominating local search, this episode delivers exactly that. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:26 How Long Should SEO Take for a Local Business? 4:49 Is SEO Even Worth It Anymore With AI and ChatGPT? 5:46 Why “Worse” Websites Sometimes Rank Higher? 8:00 What Actually Moves the Needle in SEO Today? 9:42 What Is Technical SEO and Why Does It Matter First? 11:45 How Much Content Do You Really Need to Rank Higher? 12:45 How Does Google Business Profile Affect Rankings? 17:14 How Much Should You Pay for SEO? =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    19 min

  6. Feb 5

    E52: Why Your Website Isn’t Converting and How to Fix It Without Starting Over (Part 2)

    Most local business owners are overthinking their website, and it’s costing them traffic, leads, and sales.  In this episode, I break down the real answers to the questions I get asked all the time: Which website platform is actually best for SEO? How often should you update your site? And do blogs even matter anymore for local businesses? I walk you through what Google really cares about, how to avoid redesign mistakes that can tank your rankings, and what actually makes a website stand out in competitive markets. We also dive into StoryBrand messaging, why clear structure matters for both SEO and conversions, and how to track whether your website is truly working.  If you want a website that doesn’t just look good but actually grows your business, this episode is for you. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:41 What Website Platform Is Best for SEO 5:58 How Often Should You Update Your Website 8:02 Why Website Redesigns Can Hurt Rankings 9:04 Do Blogs Still Matter for Local Businesses 12:03 How to Make Your Website Stand Out 14:57 What Is StoryBrand and Does It Increase Conversions 17:31 Should You Have Separate Service and Location Pages 20:49 How to Track If Your Website Is Actually Working 23:22 Need More Help? =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    21 min

  7. Jan 29

    E51: Why Your Website Isn’t Converting and How to Fix It Without Starting Over (Part 1)

    I see this all the time. Business owners are getting traffic to their website, but no one is calling, booking, or filling out forms.  They assume the problem is more ads, more SEO, or more content, when in reality, the problem is usually their website structure, messaging, and lack of a clear conversion strategy. In this episode, I break down the most common website mistakes local service businesses make, including unclear calls to action, no lead capture system, confusing copy, and poor page structure. I explain when you actually need a new website versus when you just need better messaging, what pages are essential for ranking, and why you should never choose between SEO and conversions. You need both. If your website looks decent but isn’t making you money, this episode will show you exactly what’s missing and how to fix it. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 2:54 Clear Calls to Action That Actually Convert 5:06 Why You Need a Lead Generator 6:54 Do You Need a New Website or Just Better Copy? 9:04 What Pages Your Website Actually Needs to Rank 15:01 SEO vs Conversions 17:06 Does Website Design Really Matter? 21:28 Want More Help? =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    20 min

  8. Jan 22

    E50: The real story behind Half Moon Plumbing’s $11M growth

    Most people love the idea of entrepreneurship until they realize it takes 18 years of showing up before anything feels “successful.”  In this episode, Sean sits down with Dustin and Tiffany Mitchell of Half Moon Plumbing to tell the real story behind their $11M business, and it’s not the overnight success Instagram promised. They unpack the early faith-driven decisions, the painful hiring bottlenecks, and the moment Dustin realized being a great plumber was actually holding the business back. You’ll hear how building technicians, committing to clear core values, and getting intentional about strategy sparked their jump from $3M to $11M in just three years.  If you own a local service business and want growth that actually lasts, this episode is required listening. 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 https://www.seangarner.co/podcast/  =========================== P.S.  When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help… Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/  FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport  Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/  =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast HERE:📱  ➡︎YT: https://www.youtube.com/seangarner  ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination  ➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination =========================== Sean Garner Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online. 🎤Dustin Mitchell Dustin Mitchell is the founder and owner of Half Moon Plumbing, a service company based in Owasso, Oklahoma, that he established in 2007 with his wife, Tiffany. A second-generation plumber, Mitchell entered the trade before graduating high school and earned both his contractor and master plumbing licenses in Oklahoma and Arkansas by the age of 21. Under his leadership, the business has grown from a home-based operation into a prominent regional player with nearly 40 employees and over $10 million in revenue. Guided by his faith and a mission focusing on "Manners, Methods, and Materials," Mitchell is well known for community initiatives like his local Valentine’s Day billboard campaigns. In his personal life, he is a dedicated father of four who enjoys spending time on his farm, trout fishing, and bow hunting. 🎤Tiffany Mitchell Tiffany Mitchell is the co-owner of Half Moon Plumbing & Electric, a family-owned service company based in Owasso, Oklahoma, which she established in 2007 with her husband, Dustin Mitchell. She is instrumental in managing the branding and operations of the business, helping it scale from $3 million to $10 million in revenue by 2025. The company serves the Tulsa and Claremore metro areas and was recognized as the best plumbing company in Tulsa in 2024 and 2025. =========================== Let’s Connect!    Website: https://www.seangarner.co/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanagarner/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangarner/  FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/  Twitter: https://x.com/coachseang  =========================== ⏰ Timestamps ⏰ 0:00 Intro 2:57 The origin story 4:35 The move to Owasso 8:57 The first “God wink” deal 13:45 Half Moon becomes Half Moon 16:44 Choosing loud colors 19:30 The journeyman bottleneck and slow growth 23:34 The scaling unlock 29:48 Culture that actually sticks 35:24 The pressure behind the scenes 46:58 Final lessons =========================== #Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

    46 min
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You can out-work and out-serve anyone in your market. So why is the guy down the street getting the calls? It usually isn't the work. It's the marketing nobody trained you to do. The Marketing Domination Podcast is for local business owners who never wanted to be marketers and never should have to be. Each week, Sean Garner cuts the hype and shows you what needs to get done to get found, get calls, and grow. Not how to do it all yourself, but what to demand and how to know it's working. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Sean Garner
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sean Garner
  • Show Website
    Marketing Domination