MVP: The Lifetime Return

MVP: The Lifetime Return

Author: Leslie Presnall September 9, 2025 Duration: 23:59
In this Most Valuable Podcast episode, we’re exploring the lifetime return on investments you make in your business. And not just money investments but also time and energy investments. How will your actions and commitments pay off in the future? What are the longterm benefits of sticking with something even when it doesn't feel like it's working at first or even when you fail a lot in the beginning? Tune into this episode to learn: The common mistake of trying something once, not seeing i...

Leslie Presnall operates at the unique intersection of practical marketing and personal development, a combination that defines Grow Your Local Business. This isn't just about generic online tips; it's a focused conversation for brick-and-mortar shops, service providers, and community-based entrepreneurs who feel their growth is limited by geography. Leslie brings her dual expertise as a local marketing expert and life coach to each episode, dismantling the idea that strategy and mindset are separate pursuits. You'll hear actionable plans for connecting with your immediate community, from refining your message to leveraging hyper-local networks, paired with the psychological shifts necessary to execute them consistently. The podcast delves into the real challenges of standing out in a specific town or city, moving beyond theory to address the daily decisions that lead to a more visible and resilient business. It's for the owner who knows their service is valuable but struggles to turn local awareness into a reliable client roster. Through candid discussions and concrete examples, this series provides the dual toolkit for sustainable growth-the tactical how-to for your market and the internal clarity to see it through. Tune in for a resource that understands the particular rhythm and relationships of operating locally, offering a steady stream of relevant insight for your entrepreneurial journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
5 Ways to Boost Local Sales with Better Instagram Captions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:40
In this episode, you’ll see why captions are one of the most powerful tools you have for turning local followers into paying clients and how to make yours work harder for you. Captions aren’t filler or an after thought.…
How to Market Like You’re Fully Booked [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:16
In this episode, I’m walking you through what fully booked local marketing actually looks like and how to start showing up that way now, before the results are even here. This isn’t about faking it. It’s about shifting i…
Instagram Update! How To Get Found on Google Through Instagram [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:10
There's a new Instagram update that allows Google and other search engines to index all your content, including posts, reels and videos. In this quick episode, I’m breaking down what Meta’s new update means for your loca…
Skillset Gap or Implementation Gap? What’s Really Keeping You Stuck [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:07
In this episode, we’re talking about troubleshooting and problem-solving in your business and getting crystal clear on whether the reason you’re not getting results is because of a knowledge gap or an execution gap. Tune…
MVP: How To Show up In Local Facebook Groups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
In this Most Valuable Podcast episode re-release, I’m sharing best practices on how to show up in local facebook groups as a business owner to promote your business, offer value and be of service in your community. Tune…
MVP: When People Don't Support You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:19
When the people closest to you don’t understand your business or believe in what you’re building, it can slowly chip away at your own belief — making you second-guess your decisions, stay small, or lower your goals... Wh…
Being Someone Locals Love To Pay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:28
Most local business owners spend a lot of time thinking about how people don’t want to pay them — and it’s hurting their energy, marketing and sales. But what if you flipped the script? What if you started believing you’…
The Local Instagram Formula 2.0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
Instagram has changed a lot since I first shared The Local Instagram Formula in 2022 — and so have the strategies I teach. After working with hundreds of business owners, auditing accounts across every industry, and answ…