Elizabeth Henson

Local Business Marketing Strategies: 5 Ways to Attract More Customers | Ep 197

7/23/2025

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Local Business Marketing Strategies: 5 Ways to Attract More Customers | Ep 197

Why Local Business Marketing Strategies Still Matter

Local business marketing strategies are essential if you want to attract more customers and stand out in your community. In this episode, Elizabeth breaks down five simple but powerful strategies that physical and service-based businesses can use right now to increase visibility and build stronger local connections.

5 Local Business Marketing Strategies You Should Be Using

You’ll hear examples of how physical businesses can use digital tools to enhance in-person experiences, boost engagement, and build customer loyalty. Elizabeth explains how to communicate clearly, create content that attracts local customers, and build trust through consistent touchpoints. These strategies are adaptable even if you don’t have a storefront.

How to Attract More Local Customers

You’ll walk away with actionable steps to increase discoverability both online and in your local community—from leveraging social proof to building a referral ecosystem to improving communication channels. Online businesses can benefit too, since the same principles of visibility and connection apply everywhere.

Building Trust and Community Connection

Whether you’re refreshing your marketing plan or building one from scratch, this episode gives you a clear path, strong strategy, and practical direction to show up intentionally for the people who want to find you.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

Why local business marketing strategies are still powerful

How to increase visibility in your community

The importance of consistent communication

How to turn customers into referrals

SHOW NOTES:

04:03 – Why email marketing is your #1 tool (and what to include)

05:41 – How to make social media work locally using tags and location features

07:42 – The co-creation model: letting your community help shape your offers

08:37 – Using SMS marketing to drive in-person attendance

10:37 – The power of Google Business & SEO for physical spaces

12:38 – A rapid-fire recap of all five tips

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