Expanding Local w/ Will Troup

Expert Reveals The New Brand Strategy Founders Are Using to Win


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In this episode, Caleb White, founder of Dreamlit Creative Company, reveals the secrets to building a powerful, scalable brand for home service businesses.

Caleb explains how to move from DIY chaos to a cohesive, repeatable brand system that builds trust and shortens the sales cycle.

He covers everything from the impact of reviews and packaging to the future of SEO and AI, sharing actionable tips for standing out in a crowded market and creating memorable customer experiences.

Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or service pro, you’ll find practical advice and inspiration to level up your business.

Connect With Our Guest:
https://www.instagram.com/dreamlit.co/
https://www.facebook.com/dreamlit.co
https://www.facebook.com/calebmitchellwhite
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamlit/
https://dreamlit.co/

Connect With Me:
https://www.instagram.com/will.troup/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willtroup/
https://localsink.com/

00:00 – Introduction & Caleb’s Background  
02:00 – The Dreamlit Story: From Coffee to Creative Studio  
05:00 – Why Founder-Led Companies Need Brand Strategy  
08:00 – Taking Brands from Scattered to Scalable  
12:00 – Building Trust Through Cohesive Messaging & Visuals  
16:00 – Brand Strategy in Saturated Home Service Markets  
20:00 – Defining Your Target Market & Customer Persona  
24:00 – When to Invest in Professional Branding  
28:00 – Measuring Brand Success: ROI, SEO & More  
32:00 – The Role of Photography & Visuals  
36:00 – Leveraging Reviews & Social Proof  
40:00 – AI, SEO, and the Future of Local Search  
44:00 – Packaging & Merchandise: Underutilized Brand Tools  
48:00 – Customer Experience: Welcome Kits & Touchpoints  
52:00 – Training Teams to Represent the Brand  
56:00 – Direct Mail & Creative Marketing Tactics  
60:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Caleb

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Expanding Local w/ Will TroupBy Will Troup