Built Local

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The Built Local Podcast interviews local business owners and community leaders to share specific strategies they’ve used to grow, market, and operate successfully. Each episode focuses on actionable insights listeners can apply to build stronger, more resilient local businesses.

  1. 4일 전

    How This Junk Removal Company Went from 80 - 200 reviews in 7 months

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 Austin Davis shares how his junk removal company, Firefighter Junk Removal, scaled to over 200 Google reviews in just eight months using Review Harvest. He explains how consistent review generation completely changed their visibility, helping them move from around 80 reviews to 200+ and significantly improving their local search presence. Clay from Review Harvest joins the conversation to break down how the system works behind the scenes and why it’s been such a game-changer for home service businesses. The system automates review requests right after jobs are completed, follows up with customers who don’t respond, and even repurposes reviews into social media content automatically. Austin also explains how this level of consistency would have taken him years to build manually, but now becomes a repeatable process that drives stronger Google reviews, better Google Maps ranking, and more inbound leads for local businesses. What This Episode Covers • How Firefighter Junk Removal reached 200+ Google reviews in 8 months • Why Google reviews directly impact local service business leads • How Review Harvest automates review requests and follow-ups • Turning customer reviews into social media content automatically • Why most businesses fail to stay consistent with reviews • How faster review growth improves Google Maps ranking and visibility • Real results from using a structured review system Timestamps 00:00 Intro and review milestone 00:16 Firefighter Junk Removal results 00:32 Why reviews matter for local businesses 00:48 First contact with Review Harvest 01:11 Early results and growth 01:41 How the system works 02:40 Automated CRM integration 03:24 Text message and photo strategy 04:16 Importance of visuals in messaging 06:03 Social media automation from reviews 07:11 Full review workflow explained 08:44 How reviews improve SEO and leads 09:46 Ranking impact and results 11:13 Pricing discussion 13:03 ROI of review growth 15:03 Final thoughts and results Hashtags #GoogleReviews #LocalSEO #HomeServiceMarketing #JunkRemovalBusiness #GoogleMapsRanking #ReviewHarvest #LocalBusinessGrowth #InboundLeads #ReputationMarketing #ServiceBusinessGrowth

    16분

  2. 6일 전

    From General Contracting to THRIVING Concrete Services: Lessons From a 30-Year Business

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 An experienced operator in the concrete leveling and resurfacing industry breaks down how a family business that started in 1988 evolved into a modern, multi-service home improvement company. Stephen Ogburn shares how Ogburn Concrete Leveling and Resurfacing expanded from traditional general contracting into specialized concrete repair, drainage, and waterproofing, eventually growing significantly after adding new service lines. He also explains how shifting from small-scale marketing to a more structured digital strategy helped improve visibility, while early mistakes in scaling too quickly nearly put the business at risk. A major theme of the conversation is how operational discipline and financial clarity drive long-term stability. Stephen highlights how improving accounting systems, tracking job profitability, and managing growth through structured decision-making helped stabilize the business. He also discusses how Google reviews directly impact organic leads and why building a strong online reputation has become essential for local business marketing. As new services like crawl space repair and rubber resurfacing are added, the focus remains on protecting margins, improving efficiency, and generating consistent inbound leads through better systems and Google Maps ranking. What This Episode Covers • How a family construction business evolved into a modern service company • Why scaling too fast can damage profitability • Transitioning from general contracting to specialized concrete services • How Google reviews directly impact inbound leads •Building a structured marketing system for local business growth • The importance of accounting, job costing, and financial clarity • Adding new service lines like waterproofing and resurfacing • Using systems and communication to improve team performance Timestamps 00:00 Scaling too fast and profit risk 00:21 Role at Ogburn Concrete Leveling 01:04 Family business background 03:24 Transition into concrete repair 04:30 Early marketing and lead generation 05:29 Reviews and reputation building 06:59 Review Harvest and lead impact 08:21 Marketing strategy and content 10:07 Educating customers 12:12 Concrete leveling process 14:02 Communication and customer experience 16:08 Reviews driving leads 19:15 New services and expansion 23:33 Scaling mistakes and lessons 26:05 Accounting and business systems 28:58 Closing and contact info #ConcreteRepair #LocalBusinessMarketing #GoogleReviews #GoogleMapsRanking #HomeServices #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ServiceBusiness #InboundLeads #SmallBusinessStrategy

    30분

  3. 5월 28일

    5 Numbers to EXPLODE Profit For Your Service Businesses

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 Bruce from Ascend Wise joins the local podcast to break down how service based businesses can become more profitable and scalable through better systems, not just more leads. Drawing from his experience in high growth service companies and his own pet waste removal business, Doozy, he shares how they reached six figures within about six months while building a strong team and operational foundation. In his consulting work, he’s helped home service companies achieve major shifts in net profit, including 20 to 22 percent improvements, by fixing hidden operational issues that most owners overlook. Instead of chasing more leads Bruce focuses on a scoreboard built from five revenue drivers leads conversion rate retention purchase frequency and average ticket paired with gross profit analysis from the PNL His team uses data to diagnose inefficiencies like pricing gaps poor routing and weak leadership then applies tools like reverse brainstorming to uncover profit leaks Conversation highlights systems like Review Harvest help improve Google reviews and Google Maps ranking driving stronger online reputation and inbound leads for local businesses looking to grow sustainably. What This Episode Covers • How service businesses increase profitability using data-driven systems • The five revenue drivers every business owner should track • Why most businesses do not actually have a lead problem • How gross profit issues quietly limit growth • Building leadership and team accountability in service companies • How Doozy scaled to six figures in six months • Using reviews to improve trust and inbound leads Timestamps 00:00:03 to 00:00:17 Introduction and Bruce background 00:00:17 to 00:02:37 Ascend Wise and starting Doozy 00:02:37 to 00:05:01 Common blind spots in service businesses 00:05:01 to 00:06:23 How Review Harvest fits into review systems 00:06:23 to 00:08:20 Data-centered decision-making framework 00:08:20 to 00:11:26 The five revenue drivers explained 00:11:26 to 00:12:10 Using drivers to build a roadmap 00:12:10 to 00:15:31 Gross profit and pricing strategy 00:15:31 to 00:17:02 Gross profit definition and breakdown 00:17:02 to 00:20:42 Case study and operational improvements 00:20:42 to 00:22:41 Building Doozy and team culture 00:22:41 to 00:24:14 Review Harvest results and closing Hashtags #LocalBusinessMarketing #GoogleReviews #GoogleMapsRanking #ServiceBusinessGrowth #BusinessSystems #Profitability #Entrepreneurship #HomeServices #CustomerReviews #InboundLeads

    24분

  4. 5월 26일

    From 0 - 100+ Clients in 15 Months Scooping Dog Poop?!?

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 In this episode of the Local Podcast, we sit down with Candido, founder of a South Jersey pet waste removal business. He shares how he went from launching in 2024 with no customers to scaling to hundreds of clients in just over a year using consistency, Facebook ads, Google reviews, and disciplined execution. We break down how he built his brand, acquired customers, and why service quality and reliability have been the backbone of his rapid growth. Candido is a United States Marine veteran and the founder of a dog waste removal business based in South Jersey. He started the company in 2024 with a focus on low overhead, consistency, and strong local visibility through social media and community engagement. Within a short period, he scaled to over 100 recurring customers and several hundred total clients. What This Episode Covers • How Candido transitioned from the military to starting a service business • Why he chose pet waste removal as a low overhead opportunity • How he landed his first 10 to 20 customers • The exact Facebook group strategy he used for local leads • Why consistency in posting beats complexity in marketing • How Facebook ads became his primary paid acquisition channel • Why Google reviews are driving most of his customer trust and conversions • The importance of speed, reliability, and showing up consistently • How he manages customer retention in a seasonal business • Lessons learned from running operations solo in the beginning • His plans for trademarking and future franchising Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and guest background 00:00:20 How Candido started the business 00:01:35 First year growth and early mindset 00:02:20 Getting first customers through Facebook groups 00:03:59 Expanding marketing with paid ads 00:04:20 Google reviews and customer trust impact 00:05:55 Facebook ad strategy and simple creatives 00:07:49 Scaling to 100+ recurring customers 00:08:16 Seasonal challenges and retention strategies 00:09:30 Customer service and reliability philosophy 00:10:52 Unexpected job story in the field 00:11:37 Military background and business discipline 00:12:21 Future plans and franchising goals 00:13:29 Experience with Review Harvest 00:15:12 Advice for new service business owners 00:16:49 How to contact the business

    17분

  5. 5월 21일

    From Law Enforcement to 150 Recurring Clients (Scooping Dog Poop Side Hustle?)

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 In this episode of The Local Podcast, Clay sits down with Ryan from Coastal Pooper Scooper to talk about building one of the fastest-growing pet waste removal businesses in coastal South Carolina. Ryan shares how he went from working in law enforcement and security jobs to building a recurring revenue home service business with over 150 recurring clients and three trucks on the road daily. We dive into the growth of the pet waste removal industry, the marketing strategies that actually worked, hiring challenges, Facebook Ads, Google Reviews, and what it takes to build a successful service business in a growing market. If you’ve ever thought about starting a home service business or want to learn how niche businesses scale, this episode is packed with practical advice. About Coastal Pooper Scooper Coastal Pooper Scooper provides professional pet waste removal services throughout the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Website: https://www.coastalpooperscooper.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CoastalPScooper https://www.instagram.com/coastalpooperscooper/ https://www.youtube.com/@coastalpooperscooper What This Episode Covers • Starting a pet waste removal business with almost no money • Growing from a side hustle into a full-time business • Building recurring revenue in home services • Facebook Ads vs Google Ads for local services • Hiring and retaining employees in difficult climates • Scaling routes across large service areas • Growing to 150+ recurring clients • Using Google Reviews to dominate locally • Future expansion plans and adding new locations • The reality of entrepreneurship and long work days Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:34 How Coastal Pooper Scooper Started 02:43 Ryan’s Background Before Business Ownership 04:35 Starting the Business With $100 06:38 Growing to 150 Recurring Clients 07:49 How Ryan Got His First Customers 08:56 Marketing Strategies That Worked 10:13 Facebook Ads and Rapid Growth 11:17 Keeping Customers Happy While Scaling 12:18 The Hardest Part of Growth 13:54 Hiring Employees in the Heat 15:30 Crazy Stories From the Job 17:44 Future Growth Plans 19:27 Marketing Plans to Double the Business 20:35 Experience Using Review Harvest 21:39 Where to Find Coastal Pooper Scooper #PooperScooper #PetWasteRemoval #HomeServiceBusiness #GoogleReviews #ReviewHarvest #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #RecurringRevenue #FacebookAds #LocalBusiness

    23분

  6. 5월 19일

    How Level 10 Coatings Scaled From 0-7 CREWS!

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 Want to know how a concrete coating company scaled from 1 truck to 7 crews while maintaining incredible customer satisfaction and nearly 1,000 Google reviews? In this episode of The Local Podcast, Clay sits down with Finn from Level Ten Coatings to break down how they built one of the fastest growing epoxy floor coating companies in the Midwest. They cover everything from scaling operations, building systems, hiring sales teams, running Facebook ads, improving customer communication, handling seasonality, and using reviews to dominate local markets. If you run a home service business and want to grow faster while keeping customers happy, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately. About Level Ten Coatings: Level Ten Coatings specializes in premium concrete and epoxy floor coatings for garages, basements, patios, commercial spaces, and more. Serving Northwest Indiana and Indianapolis, their mission is simple: Transform lives by transforming spaces. Website: https://level10coatings.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp https://www.facebook.com/Level10Coatings https://www.instagram.com/level10floorcoatings?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== What This Episode Covers • How Level Ten Coatings scaled from 1 truck to 7 crews • The importance of systems and processes in home service businesses • How speed-to-lead impacts sales conversions • Why customer communication is critical for scaling • How they use Meta and Google ads to generate leads • Scaling a sales team without losing quality • The role reviews play in building trust and authority • How Review Harvest helped them approach 1,000 Google reviews • Handling seasonality in the coating industry • Why investing in marketing is necessary for growth • Building a strong company culture and leadership team • Creating a customer journey that homeowners can clearly understand • How referrals increase when your process is consistent • Why quality control matters more as you scale • The difference between selling and actually delivering value Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 What Level Ten Coatings Does 00:58 How Finn Got Started 01:27 Early Growth of the Company 02:42 Managing Seasonality 03:03 Keeping Customers Happy While Scaling 05:26 Their Marketing & Sales Funnel 06:51 Customer Communication Systems 07:56 Scaling the Sales Team 09:21 Transforming Customer Spaces 11:35 Typical Coating Projects 13:19 Standing Behind Their Warranty 15:25 Marketing Through Facebook & Google 17:14 Experience Using Review Harvest 19:37 Advice for Growing Home Service Businesses 20:04 Where to Find Level Ten Coatings #HomeServiceBusiness #EpoxyFlooring #ConcreteCoatings #GarageFloorCoating #BusinessGrowth #LocalBusiness #GoogleReviews #ReviewHarvest #Entrepreneurship #MarketingForContractors

    21분

  7. 5월 14일

    From 0 to 130+ Customers in a Year (Poop Scooping Business?!)

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence sits down with Derek from Landmine Patrol, a rapidly growing pet waste removal company in Northeast Ohio. Derek shares how he and his cousin started their poop scooping business while both working full time jobs, how they pushed through a slow start, and how they exploded to 130+ recurring customers in less than a year. They break down Facebook ads, lead follow up, automation systems, customer communication, pricing lessons, and the mindset shifts required to build a real home service business. If you're starting a poop scooping business, local service business, or side hustle, this episode is packed with practical advice and real world lessons. About Landmine Patrol 🌐 Landmine Patrol https://www.landminepatrol.com/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577096678002 What This Video Covers • How Derek discovered the poop scooping industry • Starting a business while working full time • Why they launched fast instead of overthinking • Getting the first customers with Facebook ads • Lessons learned from lead follow up • Adjusting pricing for local markets • Using GoHighLevel automations • How they added 100 customers in 60 days • Customer communication systems that build trust • Balancing a W2 job and a growing business • Why reviews matter for local businesses • Advice for new poop scooping business owners Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:22 Meet Derek From Landmine Patrol 01:05 How He Found The Poop Scooping Industry 02:01 Getting The First Customers 03:28 Using Facebook Ads Early 04:39 Growing To 130 Customers 06:23 Lead Follow Up Lessons 10:16 Using Automations & GoHighLevel 13:32 Balancing A Full Time Job 16:59 Keeping Customers Happy 19:02 Craziest Customer Story 20:43 Marketing Beyond Facebook Ads 22:34 Experience With Review Harvest 24:06 Advice For New Business Owners 25:38 Where To Find Landmine Patrol #poopscoopingbusiness #petwasteremoval #smallbusiness #localbusiness #entrepreneur #homebusiness #servicebusiness #facebookads #googlereviews #reviewharvest

    26분

  8. 5월 12일

    0 - 115 Recurring Clients in less than 9 Months (Poop Scooping?!)

    ⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt  🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/10-minute-marketer-6759 In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay sits down with Brandon Carter from Scoopy Doo, a rapidly growing pet waste removal company in Southeast Tennessee that went from zero to over $100,000 in annual recurring revenue in less than eight months. What makes Brandon’s story even more unique is that he started the business with his 13-year-old daughter after she asked him why they couldn’t own a business together. From there, they launched Scoopy Doo, scaled aggressively with Facebook and Google ads, and quickly became one of the fastest-growing poop scooping businesses in their area. Brandon breaks down exactly how they penetrated a new market, hired technicians, landed commercial contracts, and scaled to over 100 customers fast. He also shares lessons about entrepreneurship, reinvesting into growth, maintaining service quality, and teaching business fundamentals to the next generation. If you run a home service business or want to start one, this episode is packed with practical insights on marketing, scaling, and getting started. 🔗 About Scoopy Doo 👉 Website: https://scoopychatt.com/ Review Harvest helps local businesses automate Google reviews, respond to customers, and repurpose reviews across websites and social media. 🎯 What This Video Covers • Starting a poop scooping business with family • Growing to six figures in under 8 months • Using Facebook ads to dominate a local market • Why Google ads still matter for home services • Educating customers about a “new” service • Hiring your first technician • Managing quality control while scaling • How to land commercial pet waste contracts • The power of reinvesting into your business • Teaching entrepreneurship to kids • Why knowing your numbers matters • Growing a recurring revenue service business • Scaling into multiple locations • How Review Harvest helped grow Google reviews • Brandon’s best advice for entrepreneurs ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:45 How Scoopy Doo started 1:45 Launching the business in July 2025 2:10 Growing to $100k ARR in months 2:40 Marketing strategies that worked 3:30 Hiring a marketing agency 4:45 Discovering the poop scooping industry 5:45 Biggest challenges getting started 7:10 Hiring the first technician 8:15 Commercial property contracts 9:40 Maintaining service quality 10:55 Brandon’s daughter’s role in the business 12:00 Teaching entrepreneurship and business skills 13:00 Future growth plans 14:00 Reinvesting profits into growth 14:35 Experience using Review Harvest 16:10 Advice for people starting a business

    15분
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The Built Local Podcast interviews local business owners and community leaders to share specific strategies they’ve used to grow, market, and operate successfully. Each episode focuses on actionable insights listeners can apply to build stronger, more resilient local businesses.

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    Clay
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    2025년 - 2026년
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