The Local Business Growth Podcast

The Local Business Growth Podcast is your go-to resource for practical strategies, expert insights, and real-world success stories to help businesses grow. Whether you're a local business owner, a multi-location brand, or a marketing professional, we break down the latest trends in online reviews, reputation management, SEO, and customer experience—so you can stay ahead of the competition. Tune in for actionable advice and conversations with industry leaders who know what it takes to win in today’s market.

The Local Business Growth Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Birdeye, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Birdeye hosts The Local Business Growth Podcast, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  The New Rules of Local Search Rankings with Mike Blumenthal

  Mar 31, 202540 minS2

  <p>We break down the most valuable insights from our recent interview with SEO expert Mike Blumenthal, titled “AI Success Series: The New Rules of Local Search Rankings.”</p><p>Mike shares his advice for local and multi-location businesses navigating today’s rapidly evolving SEO landscape. From the history of local search evolution to the emerging AI-driven capabilities of Google’s Gemini 2.0, we cover everything you need to know to stay ahead.</p><p>You'll learn:</p>Why brand prominence and schema markup are now critical for local SEO.How to navigate AI-driven zero-click searches without losing visibility.Why industry-specific strategi...

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  Episode #2

  How to Grow Your Business on Google Across Every Location with Joy Hawkins

  Mar 18, 202521 minS2

  <p><b>How do you stand out in a crowded local search landscape in 2025?</b></p><p>Increasing your visibility on Google across every location can feel overwhelming. But with the right strategies, you can simplify the process and achieve measurable results.</p><p>Join Joy Hawkins, owner of the Local Search Forum, and founder of Sterling Sky, to discover how you can <b>stand out from the competition on Google, boost your ratings, and attract more customers online</b>.</p>

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  The State of Local Marketing in the Era of AI with Darren Shaw

  Feb 24, 202523 minS2

  <p><b>How will AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT Search and Perplexity impact local SEO?</b></p><p>In this episode, we recap all the key insights from our webinar interview with <b>local SEO expert Darren Shaw,</b> where breaks down the latest trends in AI search and SEO, including:</p>The biggest takeaways from Google’s leaked ranking factors in 2024How AI-driven search engines rank businesses differently from GoogleThe growing importance of citations, reviews, and ‘Best of’ listsWhether businesses should start preparing for a post-Google future<p>Darren also shares insights on how marketing agencies are handling AI tool o...

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  Referral marketing audio guide: How to build a customer referral program

  Oct 19, 202215 minS0

  <p>Marketing is essential if you want to reach more customers. You can pump money into paid advertisements to reach them, but you can also reach a large number of them with referral marketing. <br/><br/>In this guide, you will learn how to build a marketing referral program to grow brand awareness and increase conversions. Get ready to harness the power of word-of-mouth marketing. <br/><br/></p>

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  Facebook Recommendations & Reviews

  Sep 2, 202212 minS0

  <p><b>If you’re a business owner, you need to be on Facebook. </b></p><p><b>The most popular social media platform in the world is also the internet’s second-largest review site – and a great place to engage with your customers. </b></p><p><b>Learn how to master Facebook reviews and recommendations to attract more customers with Birdeye’s free audio guide. </b></p><p><br/><br/></p>

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