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Brilliance Ahead™ Growth Category

Your Foundation Phase score (40-54) shows you're ready to establish a strong presence in Central Ohio. With the right fundamentals and strategic guidance, you can build something special in our growing market.

Let's explore what this means for your business.

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What the Foundation Phase looks like in Central Ohio

Businesses in this promising position typically show:

  • From new practitioners to growing consultants

    • Core service established

    • Initial client base

    • Basic web presence

    • Local connections

    • Ready for systematic growth

  • New practices and wellness providers

    • Essential services defined

    • Starting patient base

    • Basic scheduling

    • Initial referrals

    • Ready for market presence

  • Skilled trades and maintenance providers

    • Core service offering

    • Regular customers starting

    • Basic online listings

    • Initial reviews

    • Ready for service structure

  • Local shops and service providers

    • Location established

    • Initial customer base

    • Basic social presence

    • Community introduction

    • Ready for market development

Why Growth Ready businesses need strategic support

Our evolving market creates perfect timing to build strong foundations:

  • Intel's $20 billion investment changing business landscape

  • 71% population growth projected (MORPC)

  • 3,000+ new jobs coming to Licking County

  • 85% of businesses seeing customer base changes

Market Opportunity

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  • 78% of local customers research before buying

  • 64% prioritize community-connected businesses

  • 82% expect seamless digital experience

  • 73% willing to travel for better options

Customer Expectations

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  • 47% rise in new business registrations

  • Columbus businesses expanding eastward

  • 52% of local businesses increasing marketing

  • National brands entering market

Market Reality

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Based on your quiz responses, here's how we can help build your foundation:

Central Ohio isn't one-size-fits-all.

In Licking County alone, let's look at where your opportunities lie:

Newark-Heath Hub

Core market foundations

  • Basic visibility

  • Local networking

  • Community introduction

  • Service establishment

  • Initial partnerships

Granville Area

Quality foundations

  • Basic positioning

  • Initial connections

  • Event presence

  • Service standards

  • Community entry

Western Licking County

Market entry basics

  • Area assessment

  • Service introduction

  • Initial testing

  • Basic presence

  • Growth planning

Pataskala- New Albany Corridor

New market basics

  • Area introduction

  • Service definition

  • Initial presence

  • Market testing

  • Growth preparation

Addressing Your Specific Marketing Challenge

The proof is in the data. As we’ve seen, even market leaders face specific challenges. Here’s a few ideas to tide you over until your customized Brilliance Ahead™ Snapshot arrives:

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Getting found by local customers

Build your basic presence

  • Create online basics

  • Establish local listings

  • Start community connections

  • Build review strategy

  • Define service area

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Standing out from competitors

Define your core message

  • Clarify your value

  • Create basic branding

  • Start simple content

  • Build testimonials

  • Join local groups

Converting customers

Create basic systems

  • Set up follow-up process

  • Build contact lists

  • Create simple materials

  • Track basic metrics

  • Establish pricing

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Working with us

Why partner now & what will you get?

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Why partner now?

  • Market opportunities emerging

  • Competition increasing

  • Foundations needed

  • Resources limited

  • Guidance valuable

  • Essential guidance

  • Basic strategy

  • Setup support

  • Resource planning

  • Progress tracking

What you’ll get

How we’ll work together

1. Essential Setup

  • Basic assessment

  • Market overview

  • Resource review

  • Competition basics

  • Opportunity identification

2. Foundation Planning

  • Core goals

  • Basic priorities

  • Resource allocation

  • Simple timeline

  • Success basics

3. Implementation Help

  • First steps

  • Basic monitoring

  • Plan adjustment

  • Results tracking

  • Growth guidance

Your Next Steps

Immediate Actions

  1. Review Your Snapshot

    • Understand basics

    • See opportunities

    • Identify priorities

    • Plan essentials

  2. Strategy Talk

    • Explore options

    • Discuss needs

    • Review resources

    • Create basic plan

Moving Forward

We'll help you:

  • Focus on essentials

  • Build basics

  • Start growth

  • Track progress

  • Grow steadily