Welcome back to Brick and Mortar Visibility! Normally, we dive deep into the world of SEO and optimizing your Google Business Profile. But this week, as we celebrate our freedom in America, we’re shifting gears to focus on creating a business and life you love.

In this special Independence Day episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with a guest who has mastered the art of intentional relationship-building to grow her business while enjoying the freedom of a twenty-hour work week. Discover how she strategically connects with connectors, forms powerful partnerships, and engages with potential clients in meaningful ways.

Learn how you can ditch the hustle mentality and embrace smarter, more effective business development strategies. Our guest shares her journey and practical tips on creating a balanced, fulfilling life that allows you to be who you love to be, all the time.

Episode Highlights:

The Power of Connections: Understand the importance of cultivating intentional relationships with connectors, strategic partners, and potential clients.

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Discover how to streamline your business efforts to achieve a fulfilling, balanced work week.

Freedom to Be You: Learn how to design a life that aligns with your passions and values without sacrificing business success.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that will transform the way you approach business development. This episode is a must-listen for all our VIPs looking to create a business they love while enjoying the freedom to live their best life.

Tune in and get ready to be inspired!

Hit play and let’s explore the power of relationships together, as we celebrate the spirit of freedom and independence!

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A bit about our guest:
As an award-winning business strategist, Host of the Promote Yourself to CEO podcast, and Founder of The CEO Collective, Racheal Cook is on a mission to end entrepreneurial poverty for women. Over the last 15 years, she has helped thousands of women entrepreneurs design predictably profitable businesses without hustle and burnout. A sought after speaker on entrepreneurship, marketing, and productivity, Racheal has been featured by the US Chamber of Commerce, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, and Female Entrepreneur Association. When she’s not helping women entrepreneurs, you’ll find Racheal hiking along the James River and playing board games with her three kids.

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Welcome back to another power-packed episode of Brick and Mortar Visibility! This week, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s crucial for any business with multiple locations or service industries. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your website stand out in local searches and attract more customers from different areas, this episode is tailor-made for you!

Episode Highlights:

- Create Location-Specific Pages: Discover how dedicated pages for each of your service areas can skyrocket your local SEO.
- Optimize for Local Keywords: Learn the secrets of using local keywords to capture those “near me” searches and boost your visibility.
- Schema Markup Mastery: Find out how schema markup can give you an edge in local searches by making your business details crystal clear to search engines.
- Thos Customer Reviews: Uncover strategies to gather glowing reviews and display them effectively on your site, building trust and attracting more customers.
- The Consistency Factor: Ensure your NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) details are spot-on across all platforms for maximum SEO impact.

Plus, we’re throwing in a bonus tip on creating high-quality, engaging content that keeps your visitors hooked and coming back for more!

Whether you’re a local business newbie or a seasoned pro looking to refine your strategy, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you dominate your local SEO game. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to watch your business thrive!

TIP: Don’t forget to share this episode with fellow business owners who serve multiple locations. Let’s spread the knowledge and help our brick-and-mortar community grow!

Hit that play button and let's get visible!

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.

In today's podcast, we're diving deep into a topic inspired by a recent strategy call that could be a game-changer for your business. If you have multiple locations or operate within the service industry, this episode is a must-listen. When potential customers are searching for your services online, they're often using the "near me" search term. This leads to an important question: do you need to have more than one Google Business Profile (GBP) to capture these local searches effectively?

The answer is a resounding yes! Having multiple GBP listings can significantly boost your visibility and attract more local customers. However, managing multiple profiles can seem daunting and time-consuming. But don't worry—I’ve got you covered.

In this episode, we'll explore the reasons why multiple GBPs are essential, how to efficiently manage them, and share some tips and tools to make the process seamless. Whether you're new to managing GBPs or looking to optimize your current strategy, this podcast will provide valuable insights and practical advice to help you stay ahead of the competition. Tune in and learn how to streamline your local SEO efforts and make your business more accessible to customers searching for services "near them."

This one is short and to the point. But please share it with that business owner who has multiple service areas.

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.

In today's episode, we're diving into the real-life challenges of running a business, beyond our usual SEO discussions. I'm pulling back the curtain on the everyday realities that come with turning your passion into a thriving business. Balancing work with being a partner and a parent is no easy feat—it's a lot more stress than most people can imagine.

That's why it's crucial to be prepared for life's inevitable surprises.

Today, I'll share my own wake-up call from four years ago and how taking daily steps has led to the bittersweet success I enjoy today. Join me for an inspiring conversation about resilience, growth, and the power of persistence.

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.

In our quest for SEO optimization, it's crucial to adhere to best practices. As a brick and mortar business owner, your time is precious, and simply writing a blog for the sake of it isn't an option. We need every blog post and website page to pull its weight and drive results for us. That's why today, I'm delving into four prevalent mistakes I've encountered while collaborating with clients, sharing insights and lessons learned along the way.

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

From May 6-10th, join the Empowered Practitioner Event. It’s five days of sessions designed to help wellness practitioners create a resilient business that attracts high quality clients and create steady, predictable income in their practice. Hosted by past guest: Joanna Sapir

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the concept of scaling a brick-and-mortar business. Many of us start as solopreneurs, fueled by passion and a desire to share our expertise with others. But as our businesses flourish, the question of scalability arises: How do we take our ventures to the next level?

During a recent consultation with one of my VIP clients, we explored this very question. Should they expand into a larger physical space, or pivot towards online courses to reach a wider audience or do we just sit tight for a bit.

It's easy to get sucked into the hustle of grow, build, and scale. But on must look at the logistics, the numbers, the stress level of what you can truly handle and how it affects those you love.

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Your GO TO LINK for ALL things Melissa Rose related: Google Workshop, Visibility Workshop, Hire Me, Newsletter, One on One Coaching, Healthy in the Valley and my list of must reads!

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

From May 6-10th, join the Empowered Practitioner Event. It’s five days of sessions designed to help wellness practitioners create a resilient business that attracts high quality clients and create steady, predictable income in their practice. Hosted by past guest: Joanna Sapir

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.

As business owners, our days are often consumed by endless to-do lists and competing priorities. But what if there's a way to ensure that what you're doing today keeps working for you tomorrow?

In a recent podcast featuring James Clear, author of 'Atomic Habits,' the conversation turned to the challenge of creating good habits amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship. It's a question that hits close to home for many of us: How do we establish routines when each day feels like a new battlefield?

James's insightful response prompted a moment of reflection for me. Despite the urgent tasks vying for attention, it reinforced the critical importance of leaning into SEO for business success.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, this episode is for you. Join me as we delve into strategies for prioritizing tasks and leveraging SEO to drive growth and clarity in your brick-and-mortar business. Tune in and leave with actionable insights to propel your business forward.

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

From May 6-10th, join the Empowered Practitioner Event. It’s five days of sessions designed to help wellness practitioners create a resilient business that attracts high quality clients and create steady, predictable income in their practice. Hosted by past guest: Joanna Sapir

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.

Ever think your ladder is up against the wrong wall? Let's fix that.

As we're cruising through Q2, it's time to assess and optimize your brick and mortar business. Unlike the seasonal ebbs and flows of a studio business, quarters offer a clear window to fine-tune our operations. Today, I'm diving into my strategy for crafting a focused 12-week sprint. No more adding to the to-do list without purpose.

This episode is tailored for high achievers like you, the ones who drive this show forward. Let's get it done!

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Our Sponsor Nutritionist Lisa Holtan

From May 6-10th, join the Empowered Practitioner Event. It’s five days of sessions designed to help wellness practitioners create a resilient business that attracts high quality clients and create steady, predictable income in their practice. Hosted by past guest: Joanna Sapir

In 2009 Melissa Rose started her business, The Dancing House in the basement of her home. There she taught the art of dance to students of all ages while her babies were right along with her in the pack and play. With passion, resilience, and tenacity - she created a business that has become "The Highlight of Your Week" for her tribe, her team and her community. Along with running a successful brick and mortar business and an online dance membership.

Melissa's also a visibility coach and consultant other local brick + mortar businesses. Providing direction by leveraging SEO best practices, encompassing Google Business Profile optimization, blog writing, social media engagement, and email/text campaigns.

When not inspiring or empowering, Melissa's a mama of five kiddos, enjoys long hikes, playing in her garden and helping others grow and connect through Healthy in the Valley.