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Why most small businesses fail at marketing (and how to make sure you don’t)

Why most small businesses fail at marketing (and how to make sure you don’t)

by Ryan Lester | May 9, 2025 | Consulting, Digital Marketing

Navigation: Introduction Marketing Foundation Playbook Framework Implementation Guide Common Pitfalls FAQ Next Steps Want to know the dumbest thing I did when starting my marketing agency? I tried being everywhere at once. Facebook. Google. LinkedIn. Email. Direct...
💡 Hidden Digital Mistakes Cost Freeport Businesses Big

💡 Hidden Digital Mistakes Cost Freeport Businesses Big

by Ryan Lester | Apr 29, 2025 | Company News, Digital Marketing

Ever wonder why some local businesses crush it online while others struggle to get noticed? Here’s the truth: It’s not about fancy websites or expensive marketing campaigns. It’s about fixing the dead-simple mistakes that are sending your customers...
Traditional Marketing: Still Breathing or Last Gasp?

Traditional Marketing: Still Breathing or Last Gasp?

by Ryan Lester | Mar 30, 2025 | Internet Marketing

Everyone’s talking digital. But here’s the reality: traditional marketing isn’t dead – it’s evolving. Let’s explore what really works in 2025, backed by real data and practical experience. Traditional Marketing: Still Breathing or...
How to Create a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy in 2025: A Small Business Guide

How to Create a Winning Digital Marketing Strategy in 2025: A Small Business Guide

by Ryan Lester | Feb 19, 2025 | Company News, Digital Marketing, Internet Marketing

Let me tell you something that might surprise you… 96% of small businesses are doing digital marketing completely wrong. I know because I’ve seen it firsthand helping local businesses here in Freeport, Illinois turn their digital presence around.  Just...
The Truth About Outsourcing Social Media Marketing in 2025

The Truth About Outsourcing Social Media Marketing in 2025

by Ryan Lester | Feb 19, 2025 | Internet Marketing, Social Media

You know what keeps me up at night? Watching small businesses flush thousands of dollars down the drain on ineffective social media marketing. Last month, a local client admitted they’d spent $4,000 on social media “management” with zero measurable...
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