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🙋🏼‍♀️Over the last 20 years, I've worked with hundreds of local small business owners.

And often, these 5 things have been the biggest shocks to these owners when building their business.

🛎️ Do any of these ring true for you?

1️⃣ “If you build it, they’ll come” is a lie.
Your storefront or website means nothing if no one sees it. Visibility is everything.

2️⃣ Posting without purpose = crickets.
Random social posts won’t build momentum. A strategy gets you seen and remembered.

3️⃣ Burnout is real when you’re invisible.
When no one knows your business exists, you’re stuck hustling twice as hard for half the results.

4️⃣ Referrals dry up but digital keeps you growing.
Word-of-mouth is great, but your online presence is what scales.

5️⃣ If your message is fuzzy, you’re losing customers.
People don’t buy what they don’t understand. Clear, confident messaging online builds trust fast.

👉 Your digital visibility isn’t optional. It keeps you going!

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing advice

🙋🏼‍♀️Over the last 20 years, I've worked with hundreds of local small business owners.

And often, these 5 things have been the biggest shocks to these owners when building their business.

🛎️ Do any of these ring true for you?

1️⃣ “If you build it, they’ll come” is a lie.
Your storefront or website means nothing if no one sees it. Visibility is everything.

2️⃣ Posting without purpose = crickets.
Random social posts won’t build momentum. A strategy gets you seen and remembered.

3️⃣ Burnout is real when you’re invisible.
When no one knows your business exists, you’re stuck hustling twice as hard for half the results.

4️⃣ Referrals dry up but digital keeps you growing.
Word-of-mouth is great, but your online presence is what scales.

5️⃣ If your message is fuzzy, you’re losing customers.
People don’t buy what they don’t understand. Clear, confident messaging online builds trust fast.

👉 Your digital visibility isn’t optional. It keeps you going!

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing advice

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and add yourself to the waitlist for my upcoming 20-minute class that will address these things ANd discuss the best framework to grow sales in 2026 for your local small business!

♟️The game keeps changing.

But here’s what I’m seeing work for local businesses right now:

✅ Smart tools like AI

✅ Monetizing your first-party data

✅ Target your audience with Meta ads

✅ Connect online + in-person

The most successful businesses are blending their online presence with the real-world experience.

Bottom line?

It’s not about chasing trends but staying visible, useful, and trusted where it counts.

#smallbusinessowners #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketingforsmallbusiness

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and add yourself to the waitlist for my upcoming 20-minute class that will address these things ANd discuss the best framework to grow sales in 2026 for your local small business!

♟️The game keeps changing.

But here’s what I’m seeing work for local businesses right now:

✅ Smart tools like AI

✅ Monetizing your first-party data

✅ Target your audience with Meta ads

✅ Connect online + in-person

The most successful businesses are blending their online presence with the real-world experience.

Bottom line?

It’s not about chasing trends but staying visible, useful, and trusted where it counts.

#smallbusinessowners #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketingforsmallbusiness

🤔 How does your local small business handle online reviews?

🤓 As a marketing expert for businesses like yours, online reviews and your digital presence are way more important than you may think!

💻 Even if your business isn't online, your customers are - researching and seeing what other people think about you.

🚘Make sure your online presence is driving business TO your location rather than away.

😝Don't know where to start?

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll add you to the waItlist for my upcoming video training discussing 4 online areas local small business owners need to focus on in order to drive foot traffic and increase sales.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

🤔 How does your local small business handle online reviews?

🤓 As a marketing expert for businesses like yours, online reviews and your digital presence are way more important than you may think!

💻 Even if your business isn't online, your customers are - researching and seeing what other people think about you.

🚘Make sure your online presence is driving business TO your location rather than away.

😝Don't know where to start?

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll add you to the waItlist for my upcoming video training discussing 4 online areas local small business owners need to focus on in order to drive foot traffic and increase sales.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

If you have ANY Gen Alphas in your sphere, you've heard this ONE MILLION TIMES.

Personally, I'm part of that 3-6-9 generation. Maybe even 281-330-8004...but 6 7 is even having a moment in our house.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and fun nostalgia.

#smallbusinessmarketing #funny #mikejones #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

If you have ANY Gen Alphas in your sphere, you've heard this ONE MILLION TIMES.

Personally, I'm part of that 3-6-9 generation. Maybe even 281-330-8004...but 6 7 is even having a moment in our house.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and fun nostalgia.

#smallbusinessmarketing #funny #mikejones #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

🤨 Are you doing any of these, even if by accident??

I’ve helped hundreds of local small businesses increase their sales and visibility since 2005 and here are 5 things I’d never do as a local small business marketing expert:

❌ Boost a social media post
❌ Skip replying to Google reviews for later
❌ Ignore my email list
❌ Avoid searching for my business online
❌ Depend on “word of mouth” alone

It's easy to ignore or avoid these things as you continue to actually OPERATE your local small business, but leaving these things out, or ignoring them all together, will affect your sales and visibility.

👉 Want help?

🚀Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to be one of the first owners to see my free 20-minute training (coming in a few weeks!!) that will teach you real strategies that work for real small business owners like you.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

🤨 Are you doing any of these, even if by accident??

I’ve helped hundreds of local small businesses increase their sales and visibility since 2005 and here are 5 things I’d never do as a local small business marketing expert:

❌ Boost a social media post
❌ Skip replying to Google reviews for later
❌ Ignore my email list
❌ Avoid searching for my business online
❌ Depend on “word of mouth” alone

It's easy to ignore or avoid these things as you continue to actually OPERATE your local small business, but leaving these things out, or ignoring them all together, will affect your sales and visibility.

👉 Want help?

🚀Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to be one of the first owners to see my free 20-minute training (coming in a few weeks!!) that will teach you real strategies that work for real small business owners like you.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

👻 Happy Halloween from Bentway Bee Marketing 🐝

#smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #halloweenjokes #hauntedhouse

👻 Happy Halloween from Bentway Bee Marketing 🐝

#smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #halloweenjokes #hauntedhouse

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to sign up for my new training that will be available in a few weeks!

Be one of the first lucky small business owners to see this free video that will teach you:

⭐️what digital marketing areas to focus on
⭐️give you real strategies to grow sales, leads, and foot traffic for your local small business

This isn't some hour-long timeshare presentation that will leave you wishing you had just kept on scrolling.

It's quick, straight to the point, and valuable info you can put to work immediately to give your business more visibility.

See you there!

#marketingmadesimple #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #courselaunch

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to sign up for my new training that will be available in a few weeks!

Be one of the first lucky small business owners to see this free video that will teach you:

⭐️what digital marketing areas to focus on
⭐️give you real strategies to grow sales, leads, and foot traffic for your local small business

This isn't some hour-long timeshare presentation that will leave you wishing you had just kept on scrolling.

It's quick, straight to the point, and valuable info you can put to work immediately to give your business more visibility.

See you there!

#marketingmadesimple #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #courselaunch

📋 What's on your to-do list today?

🏆Owning a small business is nothing short of impressive (but let's be honest...also exhausting).

You are pulled in one million directions.

You're trying to keep up with new trends, changes, updates, etc.

You're the owner, the sales person, the IT guru, the marketer, and a lot of us are parents as well.

(Which adds a whole other layer of crazy. )

And sometimes you know what you need to do to market and grow your business, but you're tired of "throwing spaghetti at the wall" and you just need somebody to help coach you through the steps to move the needle.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

There we can talk about what you're doing, where you want to go with your business, and what tools and strategies you need to get there.

#marketingcoach #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

📋 What's on your to-do list today?

🏆Owning a small business is nothing short of impressive (but let's be honest...also exhausting).

You are pulled in one million directions.

You're trying to keep up with new trends, changes, updates, etc.

You're the owner, the sales person, the IT guru, the marketer, and a lot of us are parents as well.

(Which adds a whole other layer of crazy. )

And sometimes you know what you need to do to market and grow your business, but you're tired of "throwing spaghetti at the wall" and you just need somebody to help coach you through the steps to move the needle.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

There we can talk about what you're doing, where you want to go with your business, and what tools and strategies you need to get there.

#marketingcoach #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

👇If you get this movie reference, drop an 88 in the comments.

All I"m trying to do is put my 20 years of local sales and marketing experience to work for owners that want more sales but feel invisible or like they don't know what to do next.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and bits of nostalgia.

#backtothefuture #88mph #docbrown #martymcfly #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

👇If you get this movie reference, drop an 88 in the comments.

All I"m trying to do is put my 20 years of local sales and marketing experience to work for owners that want more sales but feel invisible or like they don't know what to do next.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and bits of nostalgia.

#backtothefuture #88mph #docbrown #martymcfly #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

👋 Hi, I'm Emily, your local small business marketing expert and owner of Bentway Bee Marketing.🐝

I help local small business owners drive sales, increase foot traffic and fill their appointment schedules within hours of implementing simple digital strategies for their business.

Drop a 👋 and introduce yourself and your business!

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #smallbusinessowner #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #digitalmarketing

👋 Hi, I'm Emily, your local small business marketing expert and owner of Bentway Bee Marketing.🐝

I help local small business owners drive sales, increase foot traffic and fill their appointment schedules within hours of implementing simple digital strategies for their business.

Drop a 👋 and introduce yourself and your business!

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #smallbusinessowner #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #digitalmarketing

Do you want to just hope that sales happen? Or do you want to do something about it?

If there were simple tactics that you knew would make a difference in your sales, would you do them?

Even if your business isn't an online store, your clients will check you out online before booking an appointment or coming to your store or restaurant.

Make sure several key areas are in tiptop shape if you want to continue to increase foot traffic and drive sales for your local small business.

Want to know how or what you need to do?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a free call with me, your 20-year local sales and marketing veteran.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #bentwaybeemarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips

Do you want to just hope that sales happen? Or do you want to do something about it?

If there were simple tactics that you knew would make a difference in your sales, would you do them?

Even if your business isn't an online store, your clients will check you out online before booking an appointment or coming to your store or restaurant.

Make sure several key areas are in tiptop shape if you want to continue to increase foot traffic and drive sales for your local small business.

Want to know how or what you need to do?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a free call with me, your 20-year local sales and marketing veteran.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #bentwaybeemarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips

😳 Although the percentage can vary slightly depending upon the source reference, Google states that 92% of consumers read online reviews before a first visit to a local business.

‼️ And up to 98% read reviews before making a purchase in general.

Make sure that collecting and responding to reviews are part of your marketing strategy.

Even if your business doesn't live online, your customers do and they are looking at your reviews.

🐝 Follow me @thebentwaybee , a 20 year sales and marketing veteran for local small businesses, for more marketing advice and tips you can implement today!

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #googlereviewsmatter

😳 Although the percentage can vary slightly depending upon the source reference, Google states that 92% of consumers read online reviews before a first visit to a local business.

‼️ And up to 98% read reviews before making a purchase in general.

Make sure that collecting and responding to reviews are part of your marketing strategy.

Even if your business doesn't live online, your customers do and they are looking at your reviews.

🐝 Follow me @thebentwaybee , a 20 year sales and marketing veteran for local small businesses, for more marketing advice and tips you can implement today!

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #googlereviewsmatter

It's true and they can make a big impact for your local small business in your own backyard.

The answer?

Meta ads.

There are several different locally targeted Meta campaigns you can run that are a fantastic way to drive local foot traffic which means MORE SALES.

Pick your exact customer and get your message right in front of them for less than your morning coffee order.

Small budgets, big impact.

Want to know how? I'll teach you in 30 minutes or less.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a time to learn.

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

It's true and they can make a big impact for your local small business in your own backyard.

The answer?

Meta ads.

There are several different locally targeted Meta campaigns you can run that are a fantastic way to drive local foot traffic which means MORE SALES.

Pick your exact customer and get your message right in front of them for less than your morning coffee order.

Small budgets, big impact.

Want to know how? I'll teach you in 30 minutes or less.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a time to learn.

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

Small business ownership, coaching, digital marketing strategy + parenting and taking care of my own needs = full heart but physically and mentally beat by 8pm 😂

Do you feel the same or is it just me?

#funny #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #fyp #remixreels

Small business ownership, coaching, digital marketing strategy + parenting and taking care of my own needs = full heart but physically and mentally beat by 8pm 😂

Do you feel the same or is it just me?

#funny #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #fyp #remixreels

Did you catch on...😂

I am all of these people!

A North Carolina girl for life, I grew up here and never left.

For 20 years, I have helped local small business owners in North Carolina drive traffic, increase visibility, and make sure that their digital presence online is just as good as when a client comes to their store or books their services.

These are simple fixes, but when you're running your business, you don't always have time to think about these things.

If you don't want to take the time, hire an expert from your own backyard like me, @thebentwaybee

#northcarolinasmallbusiness #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal #funny

Did you catch on...😂

I am all of these people!

A North Carolina girl for life, I grew up here and never left.

For 20 years, I have helped local small business owners in North Carolina drive traffic, increase visibility, and make sure that their digital presence online is just as good as when a client comes to their store or books their services.

These are simple fixes, but when you're running your business, you don't always have time to think about these things.

If you don't want to take the time, hire an expert from your own backyard like me, @thebentwaybee

#northcarolinasmallbusiness #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal #funny

✅ Every single day of the week.

Implementing simple digital strategies for your local small business will result in an increase in visibility and sales time and time again.

Want a free 30-minute digital audit with me, a 20-year local small business marketing expert?

Comment BOOK 📚 and I'll send you the link.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips for local small business owners.

#shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal

✅ Every single day of the week.

Implementing simple digital strategies for your local small business will result in an increase in visibility and sales time and time again.

Want a free 30-minute digital audit with me, a 20-year local small business marketing expert?

Comment BOOK 📚 and I'll send you the link.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips for local small business owners.

#shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal

🤨 What does your business look like online?

Follow @thebentwaybee for digital marketing advice for your local small business.

If you're a local small business owner and you were to audit your digital footprint as if you're a potential client, what does it look like?

❓Is your address correct?
❓What is their first impression of your business based on your reviews and your response to those reviews?
❓ Are your Meta ads boosted or targeted? Is someone in California seeing your brick and mortar location when you're located in North Carolina?

It seems basic, but accurate information builds trust and in turn, that trust is more likely to into a client than if it wasn't there.

Want advice or need help fixing your digital footprint?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinessmarketing

🤨 What does your business look like online?

Follow @thebentwaybee for digital marketing advice for your local small business.

If you're a local small business owner and you were to audit your digital footprint as if you're a potential client, what does it look like?

❓Is your address correct?
❓What is their first impression of your business based on your reviews and your response to those reviews?
❓ Are your Meta ads boosted or targeted? Is someone in California seeing your brick and mortar location when you're located in North Carolina?

It seems basic, but accurate information builds trust and in turn, that trust is more likely to into a client than if it wasn't there.

Want advice or need help fixing your digital footprint?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinessmarketing

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business advice and motivation.

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business advice and motivation.

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinesstips

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinesstips

🌎 Even if your business isn't an online store, your shoppers, clients, and potential spenders are looking for you online before they even reach out to visit or schedule an appointment.

💻 Because of this, your digital footprint is your first impression, so you want to make it count.

Too many local small business owners miss opportunities because of these three mistakes:

🚫 Wasted ad spend on Meta - no targeting or clear call to action
🚫 Outdated Google Business profiles - mismatched phone numbers, addresses, or websites confuse Google and your customers.
🚫 Unanswered reviews - if you don’t respond to reviews, especially negative ones, it signals to potential customers that you’re not engaged or that feedback doesn’t matter to you.

🐝 Follow @thebentwaybee for more tips for local small business owners that actually bring customers through your door.

🌎 Even if your business isn't an online store, your shoppers, clients, and potential spenders are looking for you online before they even reach out to visit or schedule an appointment.

💻 Because of this, your digital footprint is your first impression, so you want to make it count.

Too many local small business owners miss opportunities because of these three mistakes:

🚫 Wasted ad spend on Meta - no targeting or clear call to action
🚫 Outdated Google Business profiles - mismatched phone numbers, addresses, or websites confuse Google and your customers.
🚫 Unanswered reviews - if you don’t respond to reviews, especially negative ones, it signals to potential customers that you’re not engaged or that feedback doesn’t matter to you.

🐝 Follow @thebentwaybee for more tips for local small business owners that actually bring customers through your door.

😂 You just cannot make this stuff up.

As a 20-year sales and marketing veteran, there are lots of unhinged things that have happened in meetings over the years.

Here are a few of my favorite....

What is the wildest thing that has happened to you during a meeting or in your local small business? If you serve alcohol, I'm sure there are a few....😁

Also, in honor of the Chicago Marathon this past weekend, enjoy my post-race photo from 2015. 🤪

😂 You just cannot make this stuff up.

As a 20-year sales and marketing veteran, there are lots of unhinged things that have happened in meetings over the years.

Here are a few of my favorite....

What is the wildest thing that has happened to you during a meeting or in your local small business? If you serve alcohol, I'm sure there are a few....😁

Also, in honor of the Chicago Marathon this past weekend, enjoy my post-race photo from 2015. 🤪

Huge budgets? You don't need them to run an effective campaign....

...if it's set up right.

Here are three reasons to run Meta ads for your local small business. 👇

1️⃣ Stay Top of Mind.

For just a few dollars a day, you can keep your business showing up in front of locals who already know you (and remind them to come back).

2️⃣ Reach New Customers Nearby.

Meta lets you target people within miles of your shop or service area which is great for that local foot traffic or local leads.

3️⃣ Test What Works (Without Risk).

Low-cost ads help you see what offers or messages get attention before you spend more.

💡 Even just $5 can make a difference in your business!

I've seen remarkable results from running Facebook and Instagram ads.

Have you run ads for your local small business? Did it work?

If you want help learning how to set up an effective Meta campaign, comment ADS and let's get going.

#shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinessowner

Huge budgets? You don't need them to run an effective campaign....

...if it's set up right.

Here are three reasons to run Meta ads for your local small business. 👇

1️⃣ Stay Top of Mind.

For just a few dollars a day, you can keep your business showing up in front of locals who already know you (and remind them to come back).

2️⃣ Reach New Customers Nearby.

Meta lets you target people within miles of your shop or service area which is great for that local foot traffic or local leads.

3️⃣ Test What Works (Without Risk).

Low-cost ads help you see what offers or messages get attention before you spend more.

💡 Even just $5 can make a difference in your business!

I've seen remarkable results from running Facebook and Instagram ads.

Have you run ads for your local small business? Did it work?

If you want help learning how to set up an effective Meta campaign, comment ADS and let's get going.

#shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinessowner

⚖️Be honest...what did you find?

Was your address right?
Hours?
Contact info?
Updated photos?
REVIEWS?????

☝️Even if your business isn't online, your customers are.

What they find matters and if they can't find you or your information is incorrect, they'll move onto the next one.

Unfortunately, the best business doesn't win...the most visible one does.

Need help getting your online listings updated and driving traffic to your brick and mortar?

👵🏻 Comment HELP and help is on the way, dear!!

⚖️Be honest...what did you find?

Was your address right?
Hours?
Contact info?
Updated photos?
REVIEWS?????

☝️Even if your business isn't online, your customers are.

What they find matters and if they can't find you or your information is incorrect, they'll move onto the next one.

Unfortunately, the best business doesn't win...the most visible one does.

Need help getting your online listings updated and driving traffic to your brick and mortar?

👵🏻 Comment HELP and help is on the way, dear!!

✋If you don't have a fourth-quarter plan together, don't wait another day.

Q4 should've been planned months ago, but life happens.

You've been dealing with staffing issues.

Shipments have been delayed.

You've had issues with your building.

I get it. There's always something else going on as a small business owner.

But having a plan and a strategy on how you will hit your goals is a key factor in success.

It's not too late.

✨Comment MORE and let's get a plan together.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #marketingcoach

✋If you don't have a fourth-quarter plan together, don't wait another day.

Q4 should've been planned months ago, but life happens.

You've been dealing with staffing issues.

Shipments have been delayed.

You've had issues with your building.

I get it. There's always something else going on as a small business owner.

But having a plan and a strategy on how you will hit your goals is a key factor in success.

It's not too late.

✨Comment MORE and let's get a plan together.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #marketingcoach

300 is not a lot but as a small business owner, you have to have goals and you have to celebrate the wins along the way.

if you don't, you might be forgetting the whole point.

...and yes, I ate the cupcake. 💁🏼‍♀️🧁

300 is not a lot but as a small business owner, you have to have goals and you have to celebrate the wins along the way.

if you don't, you might be forgetting the whole point.

...and yes, I ate the cupcake. 💁🏼‍♀️🧁

Dorky? Yes. Do I care? Not really - especially when my coaching and recommended tactics start to drive traffic to your local small business.

#smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneurlife #funny #shoplocalnc

Dorky? Yes. Do I care? Not really - especially when my coaching and recommended tactics start to drive traffic to your local small business.

#smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneurlife #funny #shoplocalnc

If a 25 to 30% increase in sales to your local small business sounds too good to be true, I'm here to tell you it's not!

It is possible!

You work so hard to keep your local small business running day to day that learning how to effectively market your business is not always top of mind

That's why you need a simple seven step framework that teaches you easy steps to take to not only increase your visibility but increase foot traffic and sales.

✨Comment 25 and I'll send you the link to my new guide that has been getting rave reviews from my clients!

PS - Go @cubs go! 🐻

#smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #smallbusinesstips #digitalmarketing

If a 25 to 30% increase in sales to your local small business sounds too good to be true, I'm here to tell you it's not!

It is possible!

You work so hard to keep your local small business running day to day that learning how to effectively market your business is not always top of mind

That's why you need a simple seven step framework that teaches you easy steps to take to not only increase your visibility but increase foot traffic and sales.

✨Comment 25 and I'll send you the link to my new guide that has been getting rave reviews from my clients!

PS - Go @cubs go! 🐻

#smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #smallbusinesstips #digitalmarketing

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Easy way to boost your online presence?

REVIEWS.

My family and I went to a local ice cream shop today and two hours later, this was in my email.

Lots of POS systems have email marketing included, this particular shop used @square to follow up post sale.

Google Reviews can help you rank higher and build your presence beyond your physical location.

Save this for later and follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing tips.

#smallbusinesstips #charlottenc #googlereviews #smallbusinessmarketing

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Easy way to boost your online presence?

REVIEWS.

My family and I went to a local ice cream shop today and two hours later, this was in my email.

Lots of POS systems have email marketing included, this particular shop used @square to follow up post sale.

Google Reviews can help you rank higher and build your presence beyond your physical location.

Save this for later and follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing tips.

#smallbusinesstips #charlottenc #googlereviews #smallbusinessmarketing

😮 Believe it or not...

First impressions happen before they even meet you or your business.

The photos, reviews, and info they find are either driving them toward your door or straight to your competitor’s.

🔨 Want to fix it today?

📩 Comment LOCAL and I’ll DM you my top selling 7-step guide to turn your online presence into a lead machine.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #marketingcoach

😮 Believe it or not...

First impressions happen before they even meet you or your business.

The photos, reviews, and info they find are either driving them toward your door or straight to your competitor’s.

🔨 Want to fix it today?

📩 Comment LOCAL and I’ll DM you my top selling 7-step guide to turn your online presence into a lead machine.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #marketingcoach

🤔 Wondering how you are going to do it all?

😫 You already do everything for your local small business.

You're spread thin.

You're:

👚 on the floor
🍳managing orders.
💰 paying invoices
🚽plumbing the toilet
📦 making sure deliveries are scheduled
🙏 hoping your staff shows up to work.

...and the list goes on.

The last thing you want to do is figure out how to market your business online.

You're wondering where to even start.

📍And then you find my simple, 7–step framework that tells you the exact things you need to do to make sure your business is being found on places like Google.

Even if your business isn't an online business, your customers ARE online.

👀 And they're looking for you.

Make it easy for them to find them so that they can visit you ASAP.

✨Comment ONLINE and I'll send you the link.

🤔 Wondering how you are going to do it all?

😫 You already do everything for your local small business.

You're spread thin.

You're:

👚 on the floor
🍳managing orders.
💰 paying invoices
🚽plumbing the toilet
📦 making sure deliveries are scheduled
🙏 hoping your staff shows up to work.

...and the list goes on.

The last thing you want to do is figure out how to market your business online.

You're wondering where to even start.

📍And then you find my simple, 7–step framework that tells you the exact things you need to do to make sure your business is being found on places like Google.

Even if your business isn't an online business, your customers ARE online.

👀 And they're looking for you.

Make it easy for them to find them so that they can visit you ASAP.

✨Comment ONLINE and I'll send you the link.

❤️ Local small business ownership is often under appreciated but your hard work is making a difference in your own backyard!

One day, your business will be part of the stories people tell about growing up in your community. Those are some of my favorite memories.

Shout out to some of my own faves with major life moments attached to them:

@south21drivein
@arthursatbelk
@sportspagedenver
@rustysdelinc
@peachesandcreamnc
@mybrothers.bagel
@peppers.boone
@amb.boone

What are your favorite local small businesses in your town? Tag them below 👇

#smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #shoplocalnc #marketingcoach #memories #nostalgiacore

❤️ Local small business ownership is often under appreciated but your hard work is making a difference in your own backyard!

One day, your business will be part of the stories people tell about growing up in your community. Those are some of my favorite memories.

Shout out to some of my own faves with major life moments attached to them:

@south21drivein
@arthursatbelk
@sportspagedenver
@rustysdelinc
@peachesandcreamnc
@mybrothers.bagel
@peppers.boone
@amb.boone

What are your favorite local small businesses in your town? Tag them below 👇

#smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #shoplocalnc #marketingcoach #memories #nostalgiacore

📢Listen up!

🥸 Most small business owners don't realize how many customers they lose because they're online presence isn't set up the right way .

The good news?

You don't need fancy technology or a huge budget.

You just need a few simple fixes that make it easier for locals to:

🗺️Discover you
🤝Trust you
💸 Spend money with you

That's exactly why I created my new guide:

📓7 Simple Online Essentials to Drive Customers TODAY to Your Local Small Business

For just $7, you'll learn how to:
✅ Show up when people search online
✅ Get more ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews
✅ Use Facebook the right way
✅ Attract more local customers without major stress

🎯 grab your coffee today and start turning online searches into real customers.

If you need more help or have questions, DM me HELP.

#shoplocalnc #smallbusinessnc #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing

📢Listen up!

🥸 Most small business owners don't realize how many customers they lose because they're online presence isn't set up the right way .

The good news?

You don't need fancy technology or a huge budget.

You just need a few simple fixes that make it easier for locals to:

🗺️Discover you
🤝Trust you
💸 Spend money with you

That's exactly why I created my new guide:

📓7 Simple Online Essentials to Drive Customers TODAY to Your Local Small Business

For just $7, you'll learn how to:
✅ Show up when people search online
✅ Get more ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews
✅ Use Facebook the right way
✅ Attract more local customers without major stress

🎯 grab your coffee today and start turning online searches into real customers.

If you need more help or have questions, DM me HELP.

#shoplocalnc #smallbusinessnc #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing

“I don’t eat here, but I hate your font. Change it.”

People can be ruthless and sometimes completely false or unwarranted.

But here’s the thing ➡️ every comment, review, and random DM is attention.

And attention = opportunity (if you know how to market yourself).

That’s why I created my $7 guide that gives you 7 online essentials to drive local traffic NOW.

Inside, you’ll find 7 simple strategies to:

✅ Get more local eyes on your business
✅ Turn online attention into paying customers
✅ Make social media actually work for you (without spending all day on it)

👉 Grab your copy now and start turning all that comment section chaos into consistent sales.

“I don’t eat here, but I hate your font. Change it.”

People can be ruthless and sometimes completely false or unwarranted.

But here’s the thing ➡️ every comment, review, and random DM is attention.

And attention = opportunity (if you know how to market yourself).

That’s why I created my $7 guide that gives you 7 online essentials to drive local traffic NOW.

Inside, you’ll find 7 simple strategies to:

✅ Get more local eyes on your business
✅ Turn online attention into paying customers
✅ Make social media actually work for you (without spending all day on it)

👉 Grab your copy now and start turning all that comment section chaos into consistent sales.

Comment ONLINE and I'll send you my newest guide that teaches you 7 of the simplest ways to drive foot traffic to your local small business TODAY.

Did you know 76% of people that search for your business online will visit you within 24 hours?

Even if you're not an online business, how you show up online matters.

Your competitors don't want you to know these 7 things because they WILL make a difference.

With these 7 essential steps, there's no more guessing.

No more wondering how you're going to get more people through your doors.

I've broken down these 7 essential steps and HOW to do them so that you can drive foot traffic TODAY.

What's your biggest concern for your local small business as we head into the holiday season?

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #marketingcoach

Comment ONLINE and I'll send you my newest guide that teaches you 7 of the simplest ways to drive foot traffic to your local small business TODAY.

Did you know 76% of people that search for your business online will visit you within 24 hours?

Even if you're not an online business, how you show up online matters.

Your competitors don't want you to know these 7 things because they WILL make a difference.

With these 7 essential steps, there's no more guessing.

No more wondering how you're going to get more people through your doors.

I've broken down these 7 essential steps and HOW to do them so that you can drive foot traffic TODAY.

What's your biggest concern for your local small business as we head into the holiday season?

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #marketingcoach

A good reminder?

Rome wasn't built in a day. 🇮🇹

This is your reminder that it's hard to be consistent and show up every day but there is progress in the imperfect!

Be proud of what you have accomplished with your small business! It is no small feat!

The right audience is just waiting to find you.

Now, let's make it happen. 💥

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small businesses marketing tips.

Reel idea: @amberjyllene

A good reminder?

Rome wasn't built in a day. 🇮🇹

This is your reminder that it's hard to be consistent and show up every day but there is progress in the imperfect!

Be proud of what you have accomplished with your small business! It is no small feat!

The right audience is just waiting to find you.

Now, let's make it happen. 💥

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small businesses marketing tips.

Reel idea: @amberjyllene

🚨 If it feels like your competitors aren’t playing fair, this is why:

...they’re using these 4 digital marketing secrets to get MORE customers through their doors while you’re stuck hustling.

The good news?

Now you know their playbook. 😉

Here’s the truth:
✅ Online listings like Google Business makes you discoverable
✅ Reviews = instant trust
✅ Email lists = sales on demand
✅ Meta ads = local visibility on autopilot

🔥 The small business owners who win are the ones who actually use these strategies consistently.

💾 Save this post to use as your checklist this week

🐝 Follow @thebentwaybee for more local marketing tips for your small business.

🚨 If it feels like your competitors aren’t playing fair, this is why:

...they’re using these 4 digital marketing secrets to get MORE customers through their doors while you’re stuck hustling.

The good news?

Now you know their playbook. 😉

Here’s the truth:
✅ Online listings like Google Business makes you discoverable
✅ Reviews = instant trust
✅ Email lists = sales on demand
✅ Meta ads = local visibility on autopilot

🔥 The small business owners who win are the ones who actually use these strategies consistently.

💾 Save this post to use as your checklist this week

🐝 Follow @thebentwaybee for more local marketing tips for your small business.

😮 It's hard enough to run your local small business, let alone figure out a digital marketing strategy on top of:

🐝 Inventory
🐝 Staffing
🐝 Payroll
🐝 Building maintenance

...and it doesn't stop there.

🙌 Just because you CAN do your digital marketing doesn't mean you have to.

☑️Hiring a local small business marketing expert allows you to focus on running your business.

📣 Now, find one with experience, one that asks about your goals, and one that listens to your responses.

👋 There are a ton of coaches and experts out there but if they guarantee some ridiculously unbelievable results and they sound too good to be true, they probably are.

📈 BUT, with the right strategy and the right partner, there is a lot of success and growth to be had with your digital marketing.

💙 Trust the process and trust your digital marketing partner. It's a fun ride.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing

😮 It's hard enough to run your local small business, let alone figure out a digital marketing strategy on top of:

🐝 Inventory
🐝 Staffing
🐝 Payroll
🐝 Building maintenance

...and it doesn't stop there.

🙌 Just because you CAN do your digital marketing doesn't mean you have to.

☑️Hiring a local small business marketing expert allows you to focus on running your business.

📣 Now, find one with experience, one that asks about your goals, and one that listens to your responses.

👋 There are a ton of coaches and experts out there but if they guarantee some ridiculously unbelievable results and they sound too good to be true, they probably are.

📈 BUT, with the right strategy and the right partner, there is a lot of success and growth to be had with your digital marketing.

💙 Trust the process and trust your digital marketing partner. It's a fun ride.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing

You could inadvertently be turning clients away if your information online isn't accurate or your info is conflicting across websites.

How often have you decided not to go somewhere because you either:

1️⃣ Couldn't find the right address
2️⃣ Maps wouldn't pull the location you're looking for
3️⃣ Website showed a different address than the search engines

As a local small business owner, it may seem like word-of-mouth or drive-by traffic is still the number one driver of business, but think again.

Making sure your information is consistent across social media, online listings and your website should be a top priority in your marketing strategy.

If you're running any sort of advertisement, and this information is not easily found or correct, you are spending good money with little to no return!

Don't make these mistakes! These are easily fixed and can have a big impact.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing tips.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #entrepreneurlife #marketingcoach

You could inadvertently be turning clients away if your information online isn't accurate or your info is conflicting across websites.

How often have you decided not to go somewhere because you either:

1️⃣ Couldn't find the right address
2️⃣ Maps wouldn't pull the location you're looking for
3️⃣ Website showed a different address than the search engines

As a local small business owner, it may seem like word-of-mouth or drive-by traffic is still the number one driver of business, but think again.

Making sure your information is consistent across social media, online listings and your website should be a top priority in your marketing strategy.

If you're running any sort of advertisement, and this information is not easily found or correct, you are spending good money with little to no return!

Don't make these mistakes! These are easily fixed and can have a big impact.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing tips.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #entrepreneurlife #marketingcoach

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