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If you run a business, you need to keep tabs on this blog. Packed with straight no-chaser marketing ideas that actually work. Read them, use them, and bring more customers through your door.

A Tactic For Standing Out In Saturated Markets That Worked in 1924, and STILL Works Today

Aug 26, 2025

Let me show you EXACTLY how to stand out in saturated, high-competition markets...

Why Local Google Search Will Soon Be Replaced (And What To Do About It)

Aug 22, 2025

Imagine asking ChatGPT, Gemini, or Grok for a “dentist in London” and getting just 4 results… or searching “roofer in London” and seeing only 3 names. That’s exactly what’s happening right now — AI tools are replacing Google for local search, but they only recommend a tiny handful of businesses. If your company isn’t AI-ready, you simply won’t appear. At Tear It Up, we’ve adopted the new /llms.txt AI-readiness standard to make sure we’re visible — and we’re helping builders, plumbers, chiropractors, dentists, roofers, and other local businesses do the same before it’s too late.

ever have this WILD experience? (no, not THAT kind of wild...)

Aug 20, 2025

Have you ever been talking to someone and within a few words you know the WHOLE story?

Biggest local SEO mistakes

Aug 19, 2025

Most local businesses show up poorly on Google. Not because they’re bad.Not because the competition is miles ahead. But because they’re invisible where it matters...

Let Him Cook

Aug 18, 2025

Ever noticed how super successful business owners are either VERY smart... ...or total morons?

The One Thing That Makes ANY Business More Profitable

Aug 15, 2025

Where do people land after they click your ad or Google Business Profile?

Aug 13, 2025

Is it just a generic homepage trying to serve everyone? In this article, we explain why you need to put your best foot forward.

If You Run A Service Business, You Need To Read This Now…

I have a free offer you can apply to your business immediately. We can have it up and running in 24 hours. It's simple, fast and proven to increase business.

Why You Don’t Have To Sell “The Dream” To Rapidly Grow Your Business

The other night at a BBQ with some friends, Lydia was talking about how one of our mutual friends Sara was “sold the dream” at her job...

→ Get More Clients Using Facebook Ads More Effectively Than Your Competitors...

Not getting many leads, calls or emails from customers lately?

How We Fatten Our Clients’ Wallets On Repeat

Picture this. Yesterday, I called a local fencing contractor about his ads. Do you know what he said? ”Facebook ads don’t work.”

How to Decide A Marketing Budget

Getting new customers is super important for any business. But how much should you spend to attract them?

Are you looking to attract more patients to your cosmetic surgery?

This is the story of how we got into the world of anaesthetists and surgeons, breast enlargement and rhinoplasty marketing…

How To Win MORE.

WARNING: HIGH MARKET CYNICISM

Apply these takeaways → see your enquiries EXPLODE.

Today, we received a request to review a local lawn care ad.

Are Charlatans ‘HOODWINKING’ Your Customers?

What happens to website traffic that doesn't convert?

Busy... but missing out on ‘the RIGHT’ clients?

You may have loads of work and that's a fantastic position to be in… but are you missing out on the luxury market?

Dismantle Prospects “Shopping Around” Frame Instantly

Don’t we all ask ourselves time and time again: How to get more clients? I know WE do… But here’s the real question:

Do you know how to use the 5 steps of buying?

Before any customer purchases from you,  what do they HAVE to do? 

How Humour Sells

Why humour is a double edged sword.

Easily Fix Your Ads Fast With 2 Simple Tips

What if I told you ANY ad could be fixed with 2 simple tips?

Easily get the sale (with meta pixel retargeting)

Discover this seriously powerful local business marketing tool.

How To Be THAT Local Business…

Have you ever had a conversation with somebody who just wasn't listening?

How To Choose An Optimal USP…

You have a Unique Selling Proposition (USP), whether you realise it or not.

How To Dramatically Boost Your Return On Ad Spend With One Simple Strategy

Making an ad that returns money on investment is the hard part. At that point, you’ve cracked it!

How to Get More Dog Daycare Clients (10 Proven Ways)

If you run a dog daycare business, you know how important it is to keep bookings rolling in.

How To Get The Attention Of The Perfect Clients

The vast majority of advertising fails to grab attention because it's lame or just dead bland. 

How To Turn Your Landing Page Into A Super Selling Machine… (Without Being ‘Salesy’)

If you want to convert more leads and sales... THIS will work.

How To Write An Ad That Gets You New Clients (Part 1)

Most ads absolutely suck at getting clients.

How To Write Money Into Existence (Part Two)

School and university train people OUT of writing serious money into existence.

Is Increasing Website Traffic “For Free” Even Worth It?

Look up ways to increase website traffic for free and you’ll get an avalanche of jargon… to-do list items… and stuff no sane human would ever put themselves through.

Is Your Advertising As Great As It *Could* Be?

This may be THE MOST IMPORTANT article you’ll ever read to get more clients and grow your business.

Is your business… just, getting sort of… average results? 😓

Average businesses get taken for granted.

Let’s Talk About Great Marketing.

Today we’ll talk about great marketing. Marketing that works… 

How A Few Little Headline Mistakes Rob You Of Sales (and why it’s not your fault)

A lot of people put together a landing page or an ad… slap on a headline… say a prayer to the tooth fairy… and hope for the best.

Make The Market Salivate Over Your Sexy Advertising

Do you remember this scene in Wolf Of Wall Street?

Mass Marketing Doesn’t Work. Do This Instead.

Quick question: who’s your ideal customer?

Mastering Instagram Reels: Key Techniques for Local Business Owners

Making Instagram reels that work.

Meta Ads Set To Become Even More Powerful With New Update?

Meta ads tend to show up again and again in front of the same people… A bit like a drunk approaching your table at a bar.

3 Questions You Must Define To Attract A Flood Of New Clients

You need to clarify why someone should care about what you do and when you advertise online.

Plumbing & Boiler Lead Generation

The funny thing about advertising for plumbing is it’s one of the easiest things to advertise when you know how.

“Sales Drought Be Gone!”—We Nailed The Solution!

Before I reveal my sales solution, can you imagine for a moment what it will feel like when your phone starts ringing non-stop with new enquiries?

The Dreaded “Instant Prospect Ick.”

I can drive hundreds of leads to your door. Write the perfect ad for you. I can make the messaging on your website perfect. Devise a strategy that brings customers begging for your services… But if you confuse your client even once… It’s all over.

The Easiest Way To Sell To People… Without Having To Actually Sell.

Over the last week and a half I’ve gotten back into sales in addition to marketing for one of my clients.

The Evil Conspiracy Behind Meta Ads Lead Generation

If you want the most out of your lead generation efforts in order to get more clients locally in West London, Kensington, Twickenham, Richmond etc… Then you’re in the right place.

The Power Of Demonstration

When we talk about sales and how it’s so powerful to demonstrate things, a good story comes to mind by Zig Ziggler.

The Profit Microscope Formula

We talk to business owners that all too often have one thing in common: No measurable marketing methods in place. 

The Rotten Number One And The Word Of Mouth Trap

Yesterday we consulted for a client who had enjoyed word-of-mouth marketing growth.

The Shortcut To Affluent Markets

Why Do Signals of Status Matter If You Want To Attract High Net Worth Clients?

“They Laughed When I Told ‘em Testing Offers Could BREAK Sales Records”—But Then The Cash Started Stacking Up!

But then they saw the results!

Get TOO MANY New Clients (in 30-seconds) With One Simple Tweak! 

Let us share something that can help you get you so many new inquiries that it might begin to annoy you!!

Upmarket Positioning For Prosperity & Wealth

If you want prosperity, you need an upmarket product/service targeted at the wealthier customer. 

Why Construct A Superpowered Marketing Message

In 1978, Cavett Robert, sagely cautioned the infamous marketer, Dan Kennedy:  “Don’t be in too much of a hurry to promote, until you get good.”

Why Hefty Brand Marketing Makes ZERO Sense For Local Businesses

When you’re done with this article you will be have no excuses NOT to become THAT business in town. 

Why is Your Doggy Daycare Membership Short On Numbers?

More secrets for dog daycare owners.

Why New Ads Should ALWAYS Be Top Of Mind…

Why Ad Fatigue Is A REAL Problem

Why "Spray And Pray" Marketing Is A Surefire Way To Waste Your Ad Budget (And What To Do Instead)

Spending money on ads without the confidence that they'll bring in new customers can be scarier than a prostate exam from Edward Scissorhands. 

Why your facebook ads *probably* suck

In certain ways, AI is just going to totally out compete you. Everybody knows this. We can be really disciplined. We are capable of great things. But we’re not exactly designed to take action like a machine.

Why you’re stabbing in the dark for content…

If you’ve ever posted content for likes and attention, you have GOT to see this…

Write High Performing Ads For Your Business In One Easy Step

If you want to make your ads more effective and attract more attention and clients… this article is exactly what you need.

How do you write money into existence? 

Well, it’s NOT easy. Lots of moving parts. But it IS a learnable skill. Or more accurately; a whole big bunch of learnable skills. It’s like a puzzle. 

Advice Local Business Owners - Attract The “Perfect Punn’ers” With A Cunning Plan

Imagine. Your perfect clients are out there, going about their day in broad daylight. They're scrolling their phones half the time. We know where to reach them. The problem is how to break through the noise.

You Need To Raise Your Prices

If you don’t have a marketing budget, you need to raise your prices.

Your competition is making money swimming with crocodiles

I just saw a video of a woman swimming inches beneath a fully grown crocodile on social media.

Our 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Promise To You

We won’t rest until you get serious results… until you win.

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