The truth about
The claims that cost small businesses money.
Each one is something owners hear from agencies, robocallers or software vendors. Here's what's actually true, and how to check it yourself.
"More likes means more customers."Likes don't pay billsFacebook engagement numbers look great in a report. Your bank account doesn't care.Read the truth →"This is Google, calling about your listing.""Google Partner" robocallsGoogle doesn't cold-call you to fix your listing. The caller is selling something.Read the truth →"Don't worry, we'll set up the ad account for you."Who owns your ad account?If the agency owns it, they own your history. Leave and you start from zero.Read the truth →"Our AI will run your marketing."AI tools that connect to nothingA chatbot that doesn't reach your calendar or CRM is a subscription, not a system.Read the truth →"We guarantee page one on Google."SEO guaranteesNobody can guarantee a #1 ranking on Google. Anyone who does is guessing or lying.Read the truth →
Want me to look at your accounts with you?
Free · 3 minutes
The Marketing Reality Check
8 quick questions. A score out of 100, a breakdown, and the three fixes I'd make first.