Episodes

  • How a Barber Shop Uses Google Maps for Appointment Booking

    How a Barber Shop Uses Google Maps for Appointment Booking
    Jun 29 2026
    Episode 80 of The Local Marketing Podcast dives into how a single-location barber shop in Austin, Texas, turned its Google Maps listing into a steady booking engine — without any ad spend. Lucas and Luna walk through the specific steps: enabling appointment links in the Business Profile, optimizing business hours for peak walk-in periods, and using Google Maps Q&A to answer the same three questions every prospective customer asks. They break down the numbers — a 40% reduction in no-shows after linking to a booking platform, and a measurable increase in repeat visits from customers who found the shop via Maps search. If you run a service business that relies on appointments, this episode gives you a playbook you can implement this week. #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #BarberShop #SmallBusiness #AppointmentBooking #GoogleBusinessProfile #Marketing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Austin #ServiceBusiness #MapsQandA #NoShows #BookingLink #CustomerRetention #LocalMarketing #WalkIns #BusinessHours Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 mins
  • How a Local Baker Uses Google Maps for Preorders

    How a Local Baker Uses Google Maps for Preorders
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a small-town bakery, Sweet Rise in Portland, Oregon, uses Google Maps attributes and Q&A to drive preorders and reduce waste. Owner Maria Ramos shares how adding 'preorder' and 'curbside pickup' attributes boosted her weekly preorder rate by 40 percent, and how answering common questions about customization and availability turned casual browsers into repeat customers. The hosts break down the specific steps Maria took, including updating her business description and using Google Posts to highlight daily specials, all without paid ads. If you run a local food business or want to capture more planned purchases, this episode gives you a concrete playbook. #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #SmallBusiness #Bakery #Preorders #CurbsidePickup #GoogleMapsAttributes #GoogleMapsQandA #GooglePosts #LocalMarketing #Marketing #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #Portland #SweetRise #MariaRamos #FoodBusiness #CustomerExperience Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How a Local Wine Shop Uses Google Maps to Host Virtual Tastings

    How a Local Wine Shop Uses Google Maps to Host Virtual Tastings
    Jun 28 2026
    In Episode 78 of The Local Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a small wine shop in Portland, Oregon uses Google Maps features to drive foot traffic and sell out virtual tasting kits. They break down the specific strategy of leveraging Google Posts, local inventory ads, and event listings to turn a pandemic pivot into a permanent revenue stream. Learn the exact posting cadence, photo strategy, and review response tactics that helped Cork & Vine double its email list and increase in-store sales by 40 percent. No fluff—just actionable tactics for any brick-and-mortar business. #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #SmallBusiness #WineShop #VirtualTastings #Portland #GooglePosts #LocalInventoryAds #EventMarketing #FootTraffic #ReviewStrategy #EmailList #BrickAndMortar #CorkAndVine #MarketingTips #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LocalMarketing Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How a Dentist Uses Google Maps Reviews to Fill the Schedule

    How a Dentist Uses Google Maps Reviews to Fill the Schedule
    Jun 27 2026
    Episode 77 focuses on how a single-location dental practice in Austin, Texas, turned Google Maps reviews into a reliable new-patient funnel. We walk through the specific tactics Dr. Priya Mehta used: responding to every review within 24 hours, featuring before-and-after photo updates, and using Q&A to address insurance questions before the first call. We break down the numbers: a jump from 4.2 to 4.8 stars over six months, a 40% increase in direction requests, and a measurable drop in no-show rates. Lucas and Luna also discuss why review volume matters more than average rating for local pack ranking, and how the practice leveraged Google Posts to promote a new-patient special without paid ads. No fluff—just a concrete playbook any local service business can adapt. #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #DentistMarketing #OnlineReviews #SmallBusiness #AustinTX #DrPriyaMehta #ReputationManagement #GooglePosts #NewPatientFunnel #LocalPackRanking #BeforeAndAfterPhotos #HealthcareMarketing #DentalPractice #NoShowReduction #DirectionRequests #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How a Pet Groomer Uses Google Maps to Retain Clients

    How a Pet Groomer Uses Google Maps to Retain Clients
    Jun 27 2026
    Lucas and Luna explore how a pet grooming business in Austin, Texas, uses Google Maps features—especially the 'Updates' tab and custom Q&A—to keep clients coming back. Owner Maria Santos shares her strategy of posting before-and-after photos weekly, which led to a 40% increase in repeat bookings over six months. The hosts break down the tactics behind her retention success, including how she leverages the 'Your match' feature and responds to reviews. A detailed case study for any local service business looking to boost customer loyalty through Maps. #PetGrooming #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #Marketing #SmallBusiness #CustomerRetention #Austin #MariaSantos #GoogleMapsUpdates #BeforeAndAfterPhotos #YourMatch #ReviewStrategy #ServiceBusiness #Loyalty #LocalMarketing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Tactics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How a Car Wash Uses Google Maps for Recurring Revenue

    How a Car Wash Uses Google Maps for Recurring Revenue
    Jun 26 2026
    In Episode 75 of The Local Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a small car wash in Phoenix uses Google Maps features like Q&A, photo updates, and membership links to turn a one-time wash into a monthly subscription. They break down the specific playbook: how the owner uses the 'services' menu to list unlimited wash plans, replies to photos with pricing, and embeds a booking link for the first wash. Listeners learn why a car wash is a perfect case study for recurring local revenue, and how any service business can adapt the model. Plus, a light-touch donation moment supporting the ad-free show. #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #CarWash #RecurringRevenue #SubscriptionModel #GoogleMyBusiness #LocalMarketing #Phoenix #SmallBusiness #MarketingPodcast #ServiceBusiness #CustomerRetention #GoogleQandA #PhotoUpdates #BookingLinks #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheLocalMarketingPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
  • How a Pizza Place Uses Google Maps to Drive Repeat Orders

    How a Pizza Place Uses Google Maps to Drive Repeat Orders
    Jun 26 2026
    Episode 74 of The Local Marketing Podcast with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna break down how a family-owned pizzeria in Chicago uses Google Maps features — not just to attract first-time customers, but to turn them into regulars. They walk through the specific tactics: using Google Posts to highlight daily lunch specials, managing reviews to build trust with neighborhood diners, and leveraging Google Maps attributes like 'family-friendly' and 'outdoor seating' to stand out. The hosts also discuss how the pizza shop uses Google Maps Q&A to preempt common questions about gluten-free crust and delivery radius, reducing friction for new visitors. Concrete examples, real numbers, and a practical takeaway for any local business owner who wants their Google Maps listing to work harder. #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #SmallBusiness #PizzaPlace #RepeatCustomers #GooglePosts #OnlineReviews #QandA #LocalMarketing #Chicago #RestaurantMarketing #CustomerLoyalty #DigitalMarketing #Marketing #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LocalBusiness #GoogleMyBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 mins
  • How a Tutoring Center Uses Google Maps to Book More Students

    How a Tutoring Center Uses Google Maps to Book More Students
    Jun 25 2026
    In this episode of The Local Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how a local tutoring center in Austin, Texas used Google Maps features like product menus, appointment links, and localized Q&A to triple student inquiries in just one quarter. They break down the specific steps the owner took, including adding a virtual tour and responding to negative reviews strategically. You'll learn why tutoring centers have an advantage on Maps thanks to their service-area business model, and how small details like naming tutoring sessions as 'subjects' in the product menu can drive more clicks. Plus, Lucas ties the discussion to how listener support keeps the show ad-free, with a gentle nod to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. #TutoringCenter #GoogleMaps #LocalSEO #SmallBusiness #Austin #ServiceAreaBusiness #CustomerAcquisition #OnlineBooking #ReviewManagement #VirtualTour #ProductMenu #LocalPack #Marketing #SmallBizMarketing #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LocalMarketingPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins