Presence-Forward Marketing: How Relationships Drive Trust, Referrals, and Growth
In today’s digitally saturated world, the most effective growth for small businesses, civic organizations, and local entrepreneurs comes through your in-person presence - how you show up in real spaces, how people experience you, and the depth of the relationships you build.
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to shift from transactional marketing to Presence-Forward Marketing - an approach that prioritizes in-person connection, authenticity, curiosity, and storytelling as foundational tools for building trust, loyalty, and long-term growth. Not only does this kind of marketing feel more authentic, it consistently proves to be faster and more effective than chasing clicks, algorithms, or attention.
If you’re a leader or team looking to grow through strong referrals, creative partnerships, and repeat business, this experience is for you.
Key Takeaways:
Learn how to show up with a grounded, inspiring, and magnetic presence.
Move beyond “features and benefits” into clear, human storytelling that resonates.
Reframe relationship-building as a compounding investment - and clarify where your time matters most right now.