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Case Study

Scaled a Local Service Business into a High-Volume Inbound Engine

Growth & Operations leadership that built compounding organic demand and operational systems to absorb growth.

+1,024%

annual traffic

1,364 → 15,341

+417%

inbound inquiries

58%

traffic from organic search

150+

additional annual leads via CRO

Industry

Local Service Business

Timeline

18 Months

Focus

Growth & Operations

Location

Rhode Island

The Situation

A Good Business with a Growth Ceiling

The business had strong fundamentals — excellent service, repeat customers, good reputation. But growth had plateaued. Most new customers came from referrals and word of mouth, which meant inconsistent lead flow and no control over volume.

The website existed but didn't generate leads. Google searches for their services returned competitors. There was no system to capture, track, or follow up on inquiries.

The owner knew they needed to "do marketing" but didn't know where to start — and didn't have time to figure it out while running the business.

The Objectives

What We Set Out to Do

1. Build Organic Visibility

Get the business showing up when people search for their services locally. Build a foundation that compounds over time.

2. Convert Traffic to Leads

Turn website visitors into phone calls and form submissions. Make it easy for customers to take action.

3. Build Systems to Scale

Create processes to handle increased lead volume without the owner being the bottleneck.

4. Reduce Paid Dependency

Build owned assets that generate leads without ongoing ad spend. Create predictable, sustainable growth.

The Results

Annual Website Visits

1,364
2023
5,800
2024
15,341
2025

Annual Inquiries / Leads

42
2023
110
2024
274
2025

Website traffic grew 10x in 12 months — the business became the most visible in its local market.

Leads from the website increased 4x, making it the #1 source of new business.

Google search went from 32% to 58% of all traffic — meaning most new visitors found the business for free.

The Transformation

What Changed for the Business

From Reactive to Proactive

Instead of waiting for referrals, the business now has a predictable stream of inbound leads. They can plan capacity and growth with confidence.

Owner Time Reclaimed

Systems handle lead capture and initial qualification. The owner focuses on high-value work instead of chasing every inquiry.

Sustainable Competitive Advantage

The organic visibility built over 18 months compounds. Competitors would need years to catch up — and most won't make the investment.

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Want predictable inbound growth without paid dependency?

  • For service businesses generating $500K-$5M in revenue
  • Typical engagement: 6-24 months
  • Outcomes: sustainable organic traffic, qualified leads, operational capacity