Local and Qualified

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Quality Asphalt & Maintenance

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Residential and commercial asphalt maintenance, paving and concrete. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Improved Website Design
• Optimized Local SEO and Ranking
• Generate Qualified Leads
• Offer educational content

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Online Search

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Our project focused on improving our website’s overall performance, strengthening SEO and local search visibility, and generating more qualified leads. Key deliverables included website optimization, content development, improved user experience, seasonal marketing updates, and performance tracking. The goal was to establish a stronger digital presence, better educate potential customers, and create opportunities for sustainable business growth through a collaborative and strategic approach.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

While exact metrics are still being established, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in inbound calls and stronger customer engagement since the website launched. The website’s visual appeal, professionalism, and overall user experience have also improved significantly, delivering a clear positive impact on our business.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They exceeded our expectations in every aspect of project delivery. Their communication was exceptional, their efficiency was impressive, and their ability to deliver high-quality work on an incredibly tight timeline was remarkable. What stood out most was their initiative and autonomy. They were proactive, self-directed, and consistently stayed ahead of our needs without requiring constant oversight. Their professionalism and responsiveness made the entire process seamless, and I truly cannot speak highly enough of the experience.

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed me most was the persistence of our account manager, which ultimately proved to be a reflection of his dedication rather than simply a sales approach. I’m not typically receptive to persistent outreach, but after our initial conversation, his attention to detail, genuine understanding of our business, and commitment to meeting our needs quickly set him apart. The team’s willingness to accommodate our requests, adapt to our timeline, and consistently go above and beyond has been nothing short of remarkable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

If I had to identify an area for improvement, it would be finding the right balance in the initial outreach process. While our account manager’s persistence ultimately won us over, that level of follow-up may not resonate with every prospective client. That said, his attention to detail and genuine commitment to understanding our business quickly demonstrated the value behind that persistence. Beyond that, our experience has been overwhelmingly positive, and I have very little constructive criticism to offer.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of Radco Roofing, a commercial roofing company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Local and Qualified?

We needed help with our marketing initiatives.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Local and Qualified manages our marketing initiatives. They’ve built our website and put together all our marketing materials, both hard and digital copies. The team runs many of our outbound relationships with some of our sponsors. We're also a sponsor of the soccer team in our city, and Local and Qualified liaises with them to ensure we’re up to date with everything we need on that front. They help us drive traffic to our social media and manage our social media by creating content and posts. In summary, they’re our integrated marketing arm.

Local and Qualified has ensured that everything that comes out of our company and is public-facing has the same branding across all fronts, from our deliverables to customers with proposals to our social media and website. The team has engaged on all fronts with us to help us drive a cohesive look across the company.

Local and Qualified has created all our creative assets and a content calendar. They’ve created our strategy and content for social media and the website. They also handle our project profiles.

What is the team composition?

Our main points of contact are Brad and Vince. We’ve worked with 5–6 people from their team.

How did you come to work with Local and Qualified?

They were a referral from an employee at our company. We interviewed Local and Qualified, and liked them after that interview.

How much have you invested with them?

We pay less than $10,000 a month.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in January 2024, and the engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

There’s been a lot of feedback on the website, and all of it has been positive. We’ve also seen an increase in site traffic and website views.

How did Local and Qualified perform from a project management standpoint?

They’ve met deadlines and stayed on budget. We manage the calendar through Google Drive. We communicate via email almost daily, weekly check-in calls, and I also call them directly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re a very creative company that dives in and manages the marketing process for us. It’s refreshing to have a true partner in our marketing platform and not just order takers.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have any critiques for them right now; they’re doing a great job.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very clear with your vision and what you want to create. They’re great at taking ideas and turning them into reality, so just be clear on what works and what doesn’t work for you, and they’ll make it happen.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Mortgages by Scott

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We help clients finance their homes by providing outstanding mortgage service. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• The main goal was to rebuild the website to align with the customer’s expectations and industry standards after their previous designer fell short. Objectives included:
• Updating the logo for better branding.
• Streamlining the UI/UX for an improved user experience and higher engagement.
• Creating a high-performing and aesthetically pleasing website tailored to the mortgage industry.
• Increasing the site’s SEO rankings for the keyword "Mortgage Broker Charlotte, NC," aiming to secure a top position.

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Referral

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

• SEO (On and off page)
• Directory Llistings
• Website Redesign
• Structured content
• Logo redesign

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Achieving consistent top 5 rankings for the keyword "Mortgage Broker Charlotte, NC."

Improved user engagement metrics, such as decreased bounce rate and increased time on site.

Positive feedback from the client and industry peers about the site's aesthetics and functionality.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

This company has stellar client communication. They consistently exceeded the required scope of work expectations and supplied unexpected solutions without additional charge. 

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Most firms are either good at the technical aspect or the design/artistic aspect. I found that this firm was the rare breed that excels at both. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

Not that I can think of. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Senior Vice-President of Operations & General Manager of Truck Supply Companies

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Class 6, 7 & 8 Truck/Trailer Parts locations and Service Centers.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Build a robust website to showcase their locations, services, and products effectively.
• Drive high-intent search traffic and increase in-store visits.
• Modernize Truck Supply Co.'s brand and online presence with a fresh logo and cohesive branding.
• Enhance customer engagement through consistent social media management.
• Prepare for future growth by developing an e-commerce platform.

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Referral

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We've enhanced our brand through all the marketing campaigns, social media, new website and become noticed not only in the southeast US, but throughout the country with comments from individuals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Increase traffic flow from customers, business increased at all locations and the simply acknowledgement of customers stating that they seen our marketing campaign on social media.

Drove record sales months through improved online visibility and user engagement.

Received positive feedback from both customers and vendors, enhancing brand perception.

Increased customer engagement across social media, resulting in more website traffic and brand awareness.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They always alert us when the next steps are coming and what we need to do. Very informative to our needs and learned from our business to ensure that we're getting a ROI.

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Simply the care/concern to make Truck Supply Companies successful and the trust build through our relationship that they can move forward in our best interest.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

Only continue to move forward and keep doing what they do best, get our name & image into our market areas.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Manager of Buschmann Construction

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We build and create outdoor solutions. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Complete redesign of Buschmann Construction’s website to improve user experience and search visibility. Objectives included enhancing site structure, optimizing for SEO, and implementing analytics for ongoing performance tracking.

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Referral

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We recently partnered with Local & Qualified to fully revamp our website, including a complete redesign, SEO, and detailed analytics and reporting. The new site is not only modern and user-friendly but has also become a powerful tool for business growth. With improved visibility from their SEO work, we're seeing more traffic and engagement, directly translating into new business opportunities. The analytics setup they provided has given us valuable insights, helping us make informed, data-driven decisions to continuously enhance our online presence. Local and Qualified has truly transformed our website into a driver of growth.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Key metrics include improved SEO rankings, an increase in calls and contacts made through the Google platform.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Always available through email or calls. The service is on point and personal

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The design and functionality of the new website are incredibly impressive

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

no 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Sergeant Kleenswell LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Exterior company that specializes in Window cleaning, Christmas light installation and permanent lighting solutions for residential and commercial clients.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Establish a strong online presence for Sergeant Kleenswell through SEO, Google Ads, and integrated digital business cards.

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

BNI

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• Other

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Local and Qualified redeveloped our website to be better optimized for search engines along with being in compliance with ADA. L&Q took over our Google ads account in order to maximize the ROI. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Improved search rankings, traffic, and conversions., bringing in qualified leads along with the leads being high quality. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

L&Q took my expectations and absolutely delivered a product that more than exceeded expectations. Communication was on point, very proactive team, I believe I called them 2-3 times in between the very constant contact from their team and our account manager. When we did the audit of our website and generated a list of changes needed we were produced a timeline for the changes to be made that was very understandable and acceptable. They also revamped a page simply because they knew it could have been done better and let me tell you, it was better than anything I could have ever imagined! 

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

After already being involved with another SEO company, I listened to Brad (CEO L&Q) every week in our BNI meeting for the better part of a year. Every week only improves their first impression. I loved most the fact that Brad was able to take terminology and procedure in web development and how SEO works and make it understandable and easy to grasp. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

Honestly the only thing L&Q could have done differently was get to my company first! I have nothing negative to say or any critiques in their system of operations. I'm astonished every time I check my monthly report from them and the only reason I call the team is to tell them about how much work has been generated from them. They've truly revolutionized my online presence and have been the best investment I ever made!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Next Gen Custom Floors

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hardwood floors

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Reach customers
• Be seen on google
• Have a professional website

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Referral

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Great company 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Great company 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Local and Qualified was a personable team.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

Nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Southern Touch Hardscapes

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hardscaping and Landscaping 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Build a website
• Drive more customers to website and Google

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Referral

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• Close to my geographic location
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The logo and website that was created was top notch and exceeded expectations.  Great communication throughout the process as well

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Deadlines and standards were met thus far.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Deadlines were met . Quality assurance was great. Responded immediately to my needs. 

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Turn around time for my website was fast and the team was very concerned with my wants and needs. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

Not that I have seen yet. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner/President of Thousand woods floor co.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hardwood floors

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Create website
• Seo

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Other

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

Other

How many teammates from Local and Qualified were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

created a website with in the time frame that I asked for. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Met all projects ahead of schedule

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team met deadlines and communicated effectively. 

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Nick was able to walk me through technical issues. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

I don't know of anything that they need to improve on at this time. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Executive Director of Canary Tech & Safety

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Senior tech support services 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Local and Qualified to accomplish?

• Design website
• Lead generation
• Optimization

SOLUTION

How did you find Local and Qualified?

Referral

Why did you select Local and Qualified over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Website design and development for 10+ page website. Including contact forms. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Initial website landing page and then full scale website. Already generating leads. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They delivered in less time than initially promised. Nick was very quick to respond, understood what I was looking for and quick to make edits when requested. 

What was your primary form of communication with Local and Qualified?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Great team of people, quick turnaround, good pricing. Overall a great experience. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Local and Qualified could have done differently?

Not that I can think of. They should keep doing what they're doing.