<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>BVS Local Growth Journal</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/</link><description>Practical local marketing guides from BVS.</description><item><title>How to turn customer questions into educational video ads</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/educational-video-ads-local-services/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/educational-video-ads-local-services/</guid><description>Build a useful ad around one real customer question, with a clear demonstration and a relevant next step.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three video ad openings worth testing</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/video-ad-opening-test/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/video-ad-opening-test/</guid><description>A practical way to film and compare questions, demonstrations and preparation tips without rebuilding your entire ad.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Show the proof: a better structure for service-business ads</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/visual-proof-service-business-ads/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/visual-proof-service-business-ads/</guid><description>Match each claim to real footage and sequence the evidence so customers can understand why it matters.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Build your ad targeting around the jobs you can actually serve</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/local-service-area-ad-targeting/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/local-service-area-ad-targeting/</guid><description>Use coverage, project fit and sales feedback to make better local targeting decisions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create useful marketing for new Florida homeowners</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/marketing-to-new-florida-homeowners/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/marketing-to-new-florida-homeowners/</guid><description>Turn a move-in question into a focused lesson that helps a new customer understand your service.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What should a qualified lead mean for your business?</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/define-qualified-lead-service-business/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/define-qualified-lead-service-business/</guid><description>Agree on fit, ask useful questions and record why inquiries do or do not become suitable opportunities.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Build a better handoff from inquiry to appointment</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/appointment-setter-lead-handoff/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/appointment-setter-lead-handoff/</guid><description>A practical checklist for passing customer context to the owner without restarting the conversation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Measure lead quality beyond cost per lead</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/measure-lead-quality-beyond-cost-per-lead/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/measure-lead-quality-beyond-cost-per-lead/</guid><description>Compare inquiry cost, qualification and sales progression with clear definitions and a worked example.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Behind the scenes of an on-location video shoot</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/what-happens-on-a-video-shoot/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/what-happens-on-a-video-shoot/</guid><description>From checking the sound to filming the real work, see how a content day comes together at a local business.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Camera-shy? A guide to your first video shoot</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/camera-shy-first-video-shoot/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/camera-shy-first-video-shoot/</guid><description>Ivan from TSB arrived nervous. His experience is a useful starting point for making your own first content day feel more manageable.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your video ad script should sound like your business</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/video-ad-scripts-in-your-own-words/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/video-ad-scripts-in-your-own-words/</guid><description>A lesson from iMold’s first shoot: give your team time to review the message before the cameras arrive.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Questions to ask before your next marketing investment</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/marketing-investment-questions-to-ask/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/marketing-investment-questions-to-ask/</guid><description>Ben from Southern Diesel Supply shares his initial hesitation. Here is how to turn that concern into a clearer campaign conversation.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What to film for local video ads</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/what-to-film-for-local-video-ads/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/what-to-film-for-local-video-ads/</guid><description>A practical shot list for showing your people, your work and the reasons customers should choose your business.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turn ad clicks into better customer conversations</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/turn-ad-clicks-into-better-conversations/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/turn-ad-clicks-into-better-conversations/</guid><description>Help prospects understand your service before they call, with a clear offer and a landing page that answers the right questions.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to prepare for a marketing strategy call</title><link>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/prepare-for-a-marketing-strategy-call/</link><guid>https://bvs-site.calm-lab-01f1.workers.dev/blog/prepare-for-a-marketing-strategy-call/</guid><description>Bring a few useful numbers and a clear picture of the work you want. Here is what to think through before we talk.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>