Monetizing Google Maps for Local Businesses

Apr 11, 2025

Lecture Notes: Making Money with Google Maps in 2025

Introduction

  • Main Idea: Start making money using Google Maps without marketing experience or tech background. Requires only a laptop and internet.
  • Opportunity: Overlooked business opportunity; simple to execute.
  • Audience: Anyone can do this.
  • Promise: Free step-by-step training with templates and tools.

Strategy Overview

  • Goal: Offer local businesses a simple copy-paste lead generation strategy.
  • Focus: Local businesses like plumbers, roofers, landscapers, hair stylists, barbershops, chiropractors, physical therapists, dentists, etc.
  • Method: Automatic missed call text back solution.

Step-by-Step Process

  • Finding Clients:
    • Search on Google for a specific industry and city.
    • Target businesses in the Google Map pack, especially those not answering calls.
  • Value Proposition:
    • Solve the problem of missed calls with automatic text responses.
    • Convert negative interactions into positive ones.

Automatic Missed Call Text Back

  • Setup:
    • Use a specific software (linked in the video).
    • Client logs into Gmail/Facebook; send app link to review texts.
    • Enable missed call text back in the business profile settings.
  • Message Example: "Hi, we missed your call. How can we help?"

Pricing Strategy

  • Basic Pricing: Charge $150-$300/month.
  • Value Justification: Illustrate ROI with potential client savings and missed project costs.
  • Example Calculation:
    • Average fence project: $3,002.
    • Missed 10 calls/week; closing rate 50%.
    • Potential lost revenue: $115,000.

Additional Services

  • Upselling Opportunities:
    • Social media planner using AI.
    • Website creation and management.
    • Chat bot integration for client interaction.

Achieving Financial Goals

  • Target Earnings:
    • $10,000/month with 34 clients at $300/month.
    • $10,000/month with 20 clients at $500/month (with additional services).

Additional Support

  • Incentives: Free setup and access to courses upon signing up through the provided link.
  • Support: Live assistance on Zoom for setup and learning.

Conclusion

  • Call to Action: Share with friends or potential business partners.
  • Next Steps: Watch additional videos for more client acquisition strategies.