Stop Shouting, Start Connecting: A Practical Guide To Community-Driven Marketing
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We unpack how real relationships beat random outreach, why brand congruency matters more than louder ads, and how trades can cut through noise with human, focused marketing. We get tactical on AI, after-hours lead capture, cost-per-lead math, seasonality, and planning the next 12 months.
• returning to local roots and community-led networking
• quality over quantity conversations, booking next steps live
• sharpening message beyond years and certifications
• sequencing ads from story to proof to offer
• testing creative and not killing winners too soon
• focusing campaigns by season to avoid dilution
• using AI for tone-guided content and 24/7 intake
• fixing lead capture before buying more traffic
• tracking cost per lead, estimate-to-close, job cost
• preparing for winter lulls with pipeline and nurture
• brand congruency across team, copy, and culture
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Chapters
1. Welcome Back & Local Focus (00:00:00)
2. Why Networking Beats Ads (00:03:10)
3. Designing Events That Build Community (00:06:40)
4. Rookie Mistakes In The Room (00:10:50)
5. Sharpening Your Message (00:14:40)
6. Differentiating In Roofing And Trades (00:19:30)
7. Breaking Through The Noise (00:24:30)
8. Content From The Field, Not The Flyer (00:30:00)
9. Smart, Human-Centered Use Of AI (00:36:00)
10. Paid Ads That Don’t Waste Money (00:42:00)
11. Answer The Phone Or Don’t Buy Ads (00:48:00)
12. KPIs That Actually Matter (00:54:00)
13. Seasonality, Planning, And Pipeline (01:00:00)
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