Marketing Domination

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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E46: How to Become the Go-To Authority in Your City (Even If Bigger Competitors Spend More)

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Intro

2:14 Build, Fill, Optimize the Sales Funnel

6:31 Foundation Before Execution

10:38 Branding Essentials

15:15 Website Strategy

33:08 Lead Generators and Email Sequences

35:02 Digital Storefront and CRM

37:21 Recap and Next Steps

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

2 days ago

37 minutes 11 seconds

Marketing Domination

If you want to dominate your local market, it’s not about having the best logo, the lowest prices, or the biggest team. It’s about authority.

The businesses that win are the ones that look trusted, established, and legit when customers search for them. In this episode, I break down what it really takes to dominate your local market and become the business people recognize, trust, and recommend.

This isn’t about fancy branding or chasing every new marketing trend. It’s about building real authority so when someone searches for your service, your business looks like the clear, credible choice.

If you’ve been doing “some marketing” but still feel stuck, this episode will help you see what’s missing and how to build a connected strategy that actually moves the needle.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E45: How to Create the Ultimate ChatGPT Prompt Using Your StoryBrand Brandscript

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Intro

3:23 Building the Foundation

8:23 Local Backlinks, PR, and Community Authority

14:25 Content, Website, and Partnerships

19:14 The Local Authority Flywheel That Drives Long-Term Growth

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

1 week ago

16 minutes 4 seconds

Marketing Domination

If your AI content sounds generic, boring, or absolutely NOTHING like your brand, the problem isn’t ChatGPT. The problem is that you’re giving it ZERO context.

In this episode, I show you how to use your StoryBrand Brandscript to build the ultimate base prompt so ChatGPT understands your business and creates content that sounds like you.

I walk through all 7 parts of the StoryBrand framework and show you EXACTLY how to turn each section into a powerful prompt component. Once you plug this into ChatGPT, every blog post, email, video script, and social caption becomes more consistent, more persuasive, and way clearer.

No more AI slop.

No more guessing.

Just the messaging foundation your business should have had all along.

If you want your content to actually land with your audience, this episode is your shortcut.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E44: Website vs Sales Funnel: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Really Need?

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Intro

1:27 Why your AI content keeps falling flat

1:52 The real reason ChatGPT gives inconsistent results

2:30 Why StoryBrand is the perfect framework for AI prompts

3:20 What a BrandScript actually is

4:00 Understanding the 7 parts of StoryBrand

4:40 Part 1: What your customer wants

5:20 Part 2: External, internal, and philosophical problems

7:00 Part 3: Positioning yourself as the guide

8:00 Part 4: Your plan (process + system)

9:20 Part 5: Direct and transitional calls to action

11:00 Part 6: The failure stakes (the salt of the loaf)

13:16 Part 7: The success transformation (the flour)

14:30 How to turn your whole BrandScript into the ultimate prompt

16:20 Why unified messaging beats everything else

17:10 How to work with Sean to grow your business

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

2 weeks ago

15 minutes 24 seconds

Marketing Domination

Most business owners think a website and a sales funnel are the same thing.

They’re not.

And that confusion is costing a lot of local service businesses leads, money, and momentum.

In this episode, I break down the real difference between a website and a sales funnel using simple language and real examples from local businesses I’ve worked with.

You’ll discover how a website fits into the bigger funnel, the 6 parts every complete funnel needs, and the 10 sections every high converting homepage should include. I also show you WHY most websites don’t convert and how a funnel fixes that.

If your website looks good but isn’t getting leads, this episode will show you what’s missing.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E43: The 7 Marketing Mistakes That Kill Local Service Businesses

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

0:40 Why Websites and Funnels Get Confused

1:02 What a Sales Funnel Really Is

2:10 The 6 Parts of a Complete Funnel

3:45 Why Your Website Is Only ONE Piece

4:30 The 10 Sections Every Homepage Needs

7:42 Why Most Websites Don’t Convert

10:20 How a Lead Generator Pulls in Warm Leads

12:05 Follow Up Sequences That Close the Gap

14:40 Website vs Funnel. The Real Difference

16:10 Want Us to Build Your Funnel?

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

3 weeks ago

14 minutes 3 seconds

Marketing Domination

Most local service businesses don’t struggle because they’re bad at what they do. They struggle because their marketing is full of tiny problems that add up to big losses.

In this episode, I show you the exact marketing mistakes holding you back and how to fix them fast. Nothing fancy. Nothing complicated.

These mistakes are easily fixable and once you fix them, your business starts to grow a whole lot faster. Once you fix these, you’ll instantly look more professional, more trustworthy, and way more worth calling.

If you want to stand out in your market and stop wasting money on random marketing tactics, this episode is your wakeup call.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E42: StoryBrand Messaging Mistakes That Are Holding Your Business Back

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Why Your Phone Isn’t Ringing

0:41 The Biggest Marketing Mistake Local Businesses Make

2:41 Mistake 1: Confusing Brand Messaging

4:00 Mistake 2: Your Website Is Probably Broken

5:35 The 3 Website Sections Most People Forget

8:48 Mistake 3: No Lead Generator

9:45 Mistake 4: No Follow Up System

11:10 Mistake 5: Ignoring Your Google Business Profile

13:30 Time to Self Audit

14:10 How We Can Help You Grow

14:37 Closing

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

1 month ago

11 minutes 39 seconds

Marketing Domination

If your StoryBrand message still isn’t landing, you’re probably making a few super common mistakes and they’re killing your clarity.

In this episode, I break down the BIGGEST StoryBrand messaging mistakes I see small business owners make and how to fix them FAST.

You’ll learn:

What a brand script actually is
The parts people skip
Why your message feels confusing
How to finally create a clear message your customers want to respond to.

If you want simple, clear marketing that works, this episode will show you exactly what to fix.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E41: The 13 Marketing Habits of Top Local Business Owners

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

0:47 Why StoryBrand feels confusing for most people

1:30 Mistake 1: Misunderstanding what a brand script actually is

3:40 Mistake 2: Skipping parts of the framework or doing them wrong

7:00 Mistake 3: Not being clear or consistent

9:15 Mistake 4: Making the story all about yourself

11:20 Mistake 5: Trying to make the message perfect on the first try

13:35 Mistake 6: Not using the brand script everywhere

15:50 Mistake 7: Copying AI outputs without thinking

17:46 Final thoughts and how to fix your messaging

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

1 month ago

15 minutes 49 seconds

Marketing Domination

Most business owners think success comes from one big marketing secret, but it’s actually built on small, consistent habits.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what the top 1% of local service business owners do differently to dominate their markets year after year.

I walk you through the 13 marketing habits that fuel their growth from the daily actions that build trust and visibility, to the weekly, monthly, and annual routines that keep their systems running like clockwork.

You’ll learn how to stay consistent, create real momentum, and finally stop guessing at your marketing. If you’re ready to grow your business and become the clear leader in your industry, this episode is your blueprint to make it happen.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E40: The Step-by-Step Marketing Strategy Every Local Business Needs to Dominate Online

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:15 Daily Habits That Drive Consistent Growth

4:01 Weekly Marketing Habits

9:12 Monthly and Quarterly Habits

20:06 Annual Habits That Keep Your Marketing Sharp and Strategic

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

1 month ago

18 minutes 28 seconds

Marketing Domination

Most business owners work hard but don’t see the growth they expect, and it’s usually not because they’re doing the wrong things. It’s because they’re doing the right things in the wrong order. In this episode, I lay out the complete, step-by-step marketing strategy that’s helped hundreds of local service businesses grow faster and more predictably.

You’ll learn how to fill your funnel with both free and paid strategies, like content marketing, video podcasts, LSA ads, and PPC campaigns, and how to optimize everything once data starts rolling in. I also share how automation and ongoing testing can turn your marketing from a grind into a system that scales.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally follow a proven roadmap for growth, this episode gives you the full playbook.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E39: How to Optimize Your Google Business Profile for Local Leads

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

0:53 Messaging That Connects and Converts

2:40 Building Your Funnel

4:52 Filling the Funnel

10:14 Optimizing the Funnel

12:33 Need Help Optimizing or Scaling?

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

1 month ago

13 minutes 20 seconds

Marketing Domination

Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the most important tools for getting found online, especially if you’re a local service business.

In this episode, we walk through a real, live account to show you everything you need to check and update. You’ll see how to choose the right business categories, write a clear business description, add photos and services, and turn those services into “products” that link directly to landing pages.

I also share ways to use GMB Everywhere and Local Scan to track competitors and improve rankings. If you want more visibility, more calls, and more customers, this walkthrough gives you the exact playbook to make it happen.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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===========================

Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

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E38: The 5 Places Your Business Needs to Show Up on Google to Truly Dominate

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:38 Why Your Google Business Profile Matters

3:57 How to Access and Edit Your GBP

6:17 Using GMB Everywhere to Audit Your Listing

8:35 Writing a Clear, Benefits-Focused Business Description

10:56 Dates, URLs, and Contact Info

13:23 Photos, Posts, and Active Profile Signals

15:46 Adding and Optimizing Services

18:00 Turning Services Into Products

22:46 Take Action Now

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

1 month ago

20 minutes 32 seconds

Marketing Domination

Did you know there are five unique places your business can appear when customers search for you on Google, and each one requires a different strategy?

In this episode of Marketing Domination, Sean Garner walks through exactly how small businesses can take control of their online visibility and show up everywhere their customers are looking.

He breaks down paid search ads, Local Service Ads, the Google Map Pack, organic search results, and the new AI overviews, explaining how each works and what business owners must do to rank. You’ll learn how to optimize your campaigns, landing pages, and Google Business Profile, and why SEO isn’t about tricking Google; it’s about proving your authority. Whether you’re a local service business or a growing online brand, this episode shows how to build a holistic strategy that gets real results and puts your business everywhere it deserves to be seen.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E37: 5 SEO Pillars That Can Make or Break Your Business

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:04 The 5 Places Your Business Can Show Up on Google

3:46 Paid Ads and Local Service Ads (LSA)

14:50 Ranking in the Search Results and Building Authority

18:13 The Future of SEO and AI Overviews

22:57 Boost Your SEO Now

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

2 months ago

19 minutes 24 seconds

Marketing Domination

You’ve probably seen the headlines claiming SEO is dead. The truth is, bad SEO has been dead for a long time—but businesses that apply a holistic SEO strategy are still thriving. In this episode of Marketing Domination, Sean Garner breaks down why most companies fail at SEO and what it really takes to stand out in today’s digital landscape.

Sean reveals the five pillars of SEO every business needs to grow: technical SEO, content, authority, user experience, and local SEO. He explains how being clear and proving it to Google can transform your website from an online brochure into a revenue-generating tool.

If you want to show up in Google’s map pack, get more qualified leads, and dominate your industry, this episode will show you exactly where to start.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E36: Signs Your Website Needs an Upgrade (And How To Upgrade It)

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

0:41 SEO Is Not Dead—Bad SEO Is

2:06 Why Most Business Owners Struggle with SEO

4:26 Being Clear and Proving It to Google

6:47 The Five Pillars of Holistic SEO

15:29 Becoming the Local Legend with Google Business

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

2 months ago

15 minutes 24 seconds

Marketing Domination

Does your website feel more like a brochure than a powerful sales tool? Sean Garner breaks down how to tell if your website is outdated, underperforming, or simply not converting visitors into leads. From design and user experience to lead generation and SEO, he explains what makes a website truly effective for small businesses.

Sean also dives into how your website can help you stand out from the competition, integrate advanced workflows, and act as your best salesperson. If your site isn’t generating leads, ranking well in search results, or showcasing your business like it should, this episode gives clear steps to help you decide if it’s time for an upgrade.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingdomination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/sean.garner.927/

E35: Marketing Agency Red Flags Every Small Business Owner Should Watch For

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

0:47 Is It Time for a New Website?

1:46 The Purpose of a Website

3:49 Website Design and First Impressions

6:09 Lead Generation and Conversion

8:36 Standing Out From the Competition

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

2 months ago

8 minutes 42 seconds

Marketing Domination

Are you working with a marketing agency that isn’t delivering real results? Or maybe you’re about to hire one and want to make sure you don’t get burned. In this episode, Sean Garner exposes the biggest red flags he’s seen in the agency world, from shady contracts and hidden fees to vague promises that leave business owners frustrated and stuck.

Sean explains why you should always own your digital assets, what to watch out for with “proprietary” CMS platforms, and how agencies sometimes use templated websites or recycled strategies that don’t serve your unique business. He also dives into pricing traps, SEO exclusivity issues, and how to tell whether your agency is really working for you—or just keeping you dependent.

If you’re a small business owner, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to evaluate your current agency or choose the right partner moving forward.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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P.S. When you are ready, here are a few ways I can help…

Get Your FREE Marketing Domination Checklist: https://www.seangarner.co/
FREE Marketing Assessment | Discover what's wrong with your marketing & get a FREE customized plan to fix it: https://www.seangarner.co/marketingreport
Schedule A Call to Build, Fill and Optimize Your Sales Funnel For More Leads: https://www.seangarner.co/

===========================

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➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marketing-domination

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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Let’s Connect!

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E34: Why Most Trades Businesses Fail (and How to Build One That Runs Itself) | Dan DowdyEmbree

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

0:52 The Biggest Red Flag

3:45 Proprietary CMS Platforms and the Risk of Losing Your Website

6:07 Private Client Lists and Shady Portfolio Practices

8:26 Industry-Specific Agencies and the Dangers of Over-Templatization

13:08 SEO Exclusivity and Competing Against Yourself

20:10 Pricing Red Flags

22:25 Defensive Agencies, Lack of Collaboration, and “Secret Sauce” Excuses

24:44 Choosing the Right Agency

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#Marketing #SmallBusiness #SeanGarner

2 months ago

24 minutes 18 seconds

Marketing Domination

Most business owners want freedom, but end up trapped in the daily grind. The key to breaking free is building a business that runs without you— and it all starts with mindset and leadership.

In this episode, Dan Dowdy from Built for the Trades shares how to create a values-driven culture, hold yourself and your team accountable, and develop leaders who can operate the business alongside you.

We’ll cover what a self-operating business really looks like, the mindset shifts you need to make as a business owner, and how faith and family can serve as a foundation for growth. Dan also reveals practical steps you can use right now to start moving toward freedom in your business and life.

If you’re ready to grow a business that serves you, your team, and your family— this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

🎤 Dan Dowdy

Dan Dowdy is a second-generation master plumber, a certified John Maxwell Coach, and the founder of a coaching program called "Built for the Trades."

He has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience in the home service industry and helps business owners and leaders in trades like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work to create strategic action plans, build strong teams, and achieve personal and professional growth. He is also a man of faith and a devoted family man.

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E33: How to Scale Your Local Business Using Instagram | Dr. Hunter Alario

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:14 How to Build a Self-Operating Business

10:50 Why Culture Beats Talent in Building Championship Teams

14:17 Hiring Leaders vs. Training Technicians

16:15 How AI Is Changing Operations in Trades Businesses

32:15 Accountability and Mindset Shifts That Drive Growth

34:53 The Most Common Mistakes in Service-Based Businesses

37:54 The Mindset Formula for Achieving Any Goal

41:01 Resources and How to Connect with Dan Dowdy

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3 months ago

42 minutes 6 seconds

Marketing Domination

Most local business owners rely on SEO and ads, but what if Instagram could be your biggest growth tool? In this episode, we break down how one entrepreneur built a thriving business using only Instagram—no Google Ads, no SEO.

We dive into what makes content effective, how to engage the right audience, and why personal outreach turned followers into paying clients. By testing, refining, and doubling down on what worked, this strategy created explosive local growth.

If you’re struggling to get leads, this episode will change how you see social media. Tune in to learn how to attract your dream clients and grow your business using Instagram.

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

🎤 Dr. Hunter Alario

Born and raised in the heart of South Louisiana, Dr. Hunter Alario grew up in a small community with limited access to holistic care. From a young age, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in health care to help others achieve optimal health and well-being.

He graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, which laid the foundation for his journey into holistic health. During his studies, he discovered his passion for chiropractic care, which led him to Dallas for further education. It was there that he met his wonderful wife, and together, they embarked on a new chapter in Oklahoma, where he accepted a position specializing in chiropractic care.

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E32: What Marketing Experts DON'T Tell You About Rebranding | Jim Heininger

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:51 The Journey to Entrepreneurship

4:50 A Unique Approach to Chiropractic Car

7:40 The Turning Point: Taking the Leap

10:10 The Power of Instagram for Local Marketing

14:12 Cracking the Code: A Strategic Instagram Growth Plan

17:31 Scaling with Paid Ads and Content Strategy

25:35 Building Trust & Brand Recognition

29:53 From Social Media to Real Business Growth

36:12 The Evolution of Content Strategy

41:55 The Instagram Blueprint

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9 months ago

44 minutes 18 seconds

Marketing Domination

Rebranding isn’t just about changing your logo—it’s about repositioning your business for long-term success.

But how do you know if you actually need a rebrand or if a simple refresh will do the trick?

In this episode, we cover:

The three types of rebranding and when each one makes sense.
The step-by-step process to ensure a smooth transition.
How to avoid brand confusion and keep your customers engaged.
The timeline of a rebrand and when to fully transition.

If you’ve ever wondered if rebranding is the right move for your business, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make an informed decision.

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

🎤 Jim Heininger

Jim Heininger is the man to discuss business rebranding! He founded The Rebranding Experts in 2017 and holds 30 years of business and brand strategy experience for P&G, McDonald’s, Anheuser-Busch, and others. Jim's team believes rebranding should be a strategic growth accelerator, creating a forward-facing organization ready to grasp new opportunities. Jim coaches CEOs through the rebranding process, aligning their executive team, and helping to execute complete name changes and new customer promises. He is also a regular speaker at national conferences and an active contributor to Forbes.

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E31: How to Do Print Marketing Right for Your Business | Jessica Embree

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:09 The Three Types of Rebranding

6:15 When Should a Business Rebrand?

8:22 Branding for Small Business Owners

11:21 What Actually Makes Up a Brand?

13:02 Avoiding Brand Confusion During a Rebrand

17:32 How Long Does a Rebrand Take?

19:21 Transitioning From an Old Brand to a New One

22:17 Rebranding a Service-Based Business

24:50 The Right Way to Approach a Rebrand

26:54 Where to Start If You’re Considering a Rebrand

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9 months ago

27 minutes 49 seconds

Marketing Domination

Today’s market is overloaded with digital ads and AI-generated content, but print is making a comeback— only if you use it the right way.

In this episode, Jessica Embree from Tulip Media Group shares how small businesses can combine print and digital strategies to build credibility, attract customers, and increase sales.

We’ll break down why print still works, the biggest mistakes businesses make with their marketing, and how to track ROI on print materials. Plus, Jessica reveals how her team helped clients double their sales without adding more salespeople.

If you want to stand out from the competition and create marketing that actually converts, this episode is for you!

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Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

🎤 Jessica Embree

As Creative Director at Tulip Media Group, Jessica has over eight years of experience transforming businesses' brand identities into compelling narratives, ensuring clear and consistent marketing messaging that stands out in competitive markets.

Jessica leads both print and digital marketing campaigns, blending traditional and digital approaches to create easy, effective, and results-driven strategies tailored for small businesses and agencies.

Co-author of the Amazon bestseller "Double Sales / Zero Salespeople," Jessica shares actionable insights on optimizing sales and marketing into a unified strategy, offering proven methods for business growth without additional sales staff.

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E30: Small Business PR Secrets To Dominate Your Local Market! | Mickie Kennedy

9 months ago

16 minutes 56 seconds

Marketing Domination

Think PR is only for the big guys? You might be missing out on a game-changing marketing strategy!

In this episode, we’re breaking down how small businesses can use PR to grow their audience, establish credibility, and attract customers—without spending big bucks on ads.

Our guest, Mickey Kennedy, founder of eReleases, has spent 26+ years helping small businesses get featured in major media outlets. He’s here to dispel PR myths, share insider tips, and give you a simple strategy to make PR work for YOUR business.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

🎤 Mickie Kennedy

Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, has over 26 years of experience helping small businesses, authors, and startups boost their visibility and credibility through strategic press release distribution, making him a valuable resource for anyone looking to amplify their brand in a cost-effective way.

He revolutionized the PR industry by creating eReleases, a service designed to give small businesses access to the same media and national newswire exposure as larger companies, offering personalized support that ensures each press release is impactful.

Mickie is a seasoned PR expert with deep insights into how businesses can leverage press releases to generate leads, drive traffic, and build authority in competitive markets, making him an ideal guest for marketing and sales discussions focused on visibility and growth strategies.

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E29: The Secret to Boosting Google Reviews for Small Businesses

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

3:01 Breaking PR Myths

6:31 How Small Businesses Can Create Newsworthy PR

9:26 How to Get Your Press Release in Front of the Right People

13:44 The Secret to Getting Your Press Release Picked Up

17:16 Measuring PR Success and ROI

22:58 Automating PR Success: How E-Releases Helps

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9 months ago

27 minutes 36 seconds

Marketing Domination

Google reviews can make or break your local business's online presence.

But gathering them consistently? That’s the tricky part.

In this episode, discover how to solve the two biggest problems with review generation: knowing what to say and automating the process. Learn the exact scripts and tools we’ve tested to help businesses like yours skyrocket their review count and climb Google rankings.

Plus, explore how our Story Guide Funnels toolkit can streamline your efforts, so you can focus on what you do best—running your business.

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Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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E28: The Guiding Principles Framework To Make 2025 Your Best Year

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰

0:00 Introduction

1:01 The Two Major Problems with Google Reviews

3:02 The Importance of Tailored Messaging

5:23 Step-by-Step Guide to Gathering Google Review Links

7:46 Scripts for Initial Review Requests

10:07 Automating the Review Process

12:22 Addressing Common Challenges with Google Reviews

19:16 Leveraging Story Guide Funnels for Automation

21:34 Maximizing Results Through Consistent Efforts

23:45 Ready To Boost Your Google Reviews?

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1 year ago

24 minutes 48 seconds

Marketing Domination

Ready to make 2025 the best year ever for your business?

This episode dives into the essential framework for success: guiding principles. From crafting a mission statement that inspires action to identifying the key characteristics your team needs and implementing critical daily actions, this framework ensures clarity and results.

Whether you’re just starting or scaling, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you dominate 2025.

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Sean Garner

Sean Garner is a marketing consultant and Certified StoryBrand guide dedicated to helping small business owners grow and dominate their industries. He created the Marketing Domination podcast to teach people how to combine storytelling with strategic marketing to help businesses connect with customers and stand out online.

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