How do I get my business noticed online? How can I create an engaged social media audience? How do I convert website visitors and social media followers into customers? What hashtags should I be using? Are Google ads a good investment?

I'm Sydney Chakalos, a marketing nerd and small business owner with a passion for helping other small business owners grow their business using effective online marketing strategies on any budget.

Learn how to create and implement a marketing strategy that strengthens relationships with your audience and increases your bottom line. We'll cover topics around social media, email, Google ads, branding, and websites. Building your brand is a marathon and I'm here to help you win the race.




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Ep. 34 6 Marketing Predictions for 2026

Get prepared for what’s to come in the world of marketing. In this episode, Sydney shares her 6 key marketing predictions for 2026. These are the shifts that will help you strengthen your brand and its visibility, connect more deeply with your audience, and stay competitive in a constantly evolving digital landscape. From how quickly […]

Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Media

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Why A Mixed Social Strategy Is Your Secret Weapon in 2026

Ready to rethink your social media playbook in 2026? In this episode, Sydney explains why a mixed social media strategy isn’t just smart, it’s the competitive edge every local business should be using in 2026. If you’re tired of chasing the latest trends or burning out trying to “be everywhere,” this episode will give you […]

Content Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Facebook and Instagram Ads, Marketing, Social Media

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Ep. 32: Success Stories: How These Local Businesses Grew with Social Media Ads

Ready to feel inspired? In this episode, Sydney pulls back the curtain on real success stories from local businesses that transformed their results using Facebook and Instagram ads. Bonus: you won’t believe how little they spent to see massive returns. From a jewelry store that had one of their busiest holiday seasons ever, to a […]

Content Marketing, Facebook and Instagram Ads, Marketing, Social Media

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Ep. 31: Designing Local Ads (And Posts) That Work

If your ads or social posts aren’t getting the clicks, comments, or customers you hoped for then this episode is for you. Sydney dives deep into what actually makes local ads work from the images that stop the scroll to the copy that makes people take action. She breaks down the biggest mistakes local businesses […]

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Branding, Content Marketing, Facebook and Instagram Ads, Marketing, Social Media

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Ep. 30: The Reasons Your Social Media Isn’t Driving Foot Traffic

Welcome back! After some time away, Sydney is back behind the mic with a game-changing episode that every local business owner needs to hear especially if they want to increase foot traffic. If you’ve been feeling frustrated with your social media reach lately, you’re not imagining things. Sydney breaks down exactly what’s happening with the […]

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Content Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Media

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Ep. 29: What’s Working on Instagram Reels Right Now

What used to work on Instagram Reels isn’t necessarily working right now. Find out how this short-form video marketing tool has evolved in 2023 and what’s working now for small businesses.

Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media

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Ep. 28: Marketing Trends to Know for 2023

The world of marketing is constantly evolving, with new and fun trends popping up everyday. In this episode, we’re talking about what the heck is happening in the online marketing world, what to expect in 2023, and how we local business owners can use this information to our advantage.

Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Social Media

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Ep. 27: Make 2023 Your Most Successful Marketing Year Yet

I can’t believe I’m even saying this, but…. Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2023! Today, we are going to discuss how to hit the ground running with a strong marketing strategy to make the new year a success. Before we talk about strategy, let’s make an important distinction between marketing strategy and marketing […]

Content Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

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Ep. 26: Branding & The Images You Need for Your Website & Social

Today we’re joined by branding queen, Jessica Negron-Solis, who’s here to share the importance of brand photography for your business. We’ll cover why you should prioritize brand photography, the images you need for your website and social media, how to get the best shots, and even how to overcome that fear of the camera!  WHY […]

Branding, Marketing, Podcast Guests, Social Media, Website

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Ep. 25: New Instagram Features for Your Small Business

On today’s episode of the Marketing Your Local Business Online podcast, we are talking about all things Instagram! Instagram is an awesome platform that all small business owners should consider joining, because the potential for growth is huge! Instagram is constantly rolling out new features, so I wanted to take the time to talk about […]

Marketing, Social Media

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