Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in marketing but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Kevin Kirby, Owner of Breakthrough Local SEO, located in Portland, OR, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We are a Local SEO Agency in Portland, Oregon. Our customers are located here in the greater Portland area as well around the internet. We help companies of all sizes create great brands online that attract new customers and reach their business goals.

Tell us about yourself

I've been a small business consultant for most of my professional career, helping business owners find better ways to manage and grow their companies. 2016 led me into digital marketing and Local SEO. I fell in love with the process and the ability to positively affect my client's businesses. At the start, I was doing simple lead-generation tactics that provided quick wins and almost instant ROI. While that is still a big part of our business, we have expanded to offer a full suite of Local SEO services. These services focus on the holistic approach to Local SEO, encompassing SEO, Google Maps Marketing, Review Management, Content Creation, Content Syndication, Social Media, Digital Advertising, and much more.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

My biggest accomplishments come when I receive calls from my clients expressing their gratitude for helping shape a successful business.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Being a business owner is a relentless pursuit that will never cease. One of the biggest challenges is staying on top of changing technology and how that can be applied to your business, helping it run more effectively and stay competitive.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

Here are the three things I'd say to anyone looking to start a business:

  1. Do solid research on your market and how you are going to stand out.
  2. Create systems and processes as you go. The organization is key!
  3. Stay focused every day to accomplish a goal that leads to your weekly goal, into a monthly goal, and so on.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.breakthroughlocalseo.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakthrough-local-seo/

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