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Struggling to implement StoryBrand?
Are you finding it challenging to create a clear, engaging StoryBrand BrandScript on your own?
Unsure how to effectively integrate StoryBrand into your marketing?
Overwhelmed with what steps to take after completing your BrandScript?
Frustrated with marketing efforts that don't resonate with your audience?
Struggling to focus on your actual business?
You have a great business, and you're excellent at what you do. But if you're caught up chasing the latest marketing tactics – from SEO to social media and more – you're losing time that could be invested in growing your business.
WHERE STORYBRAND MEETS STRATEGY
You deserve marketing that works
Experience the clarity and efficiency of a well-crafted marketing plan tailored to your business and powered by StoryBrand.
Transform your marketing with a StoryBranded message that cuts through the noise, ensuring your brand resonates with your target audience.
See tangible results as your business attracts and retains the right clients (seemingly on autopilot), leading to sustainable growth and success.
With a StoryBrand-powered plan in place, spend less time worrying about marketing and more time on what you love – growing your business, spending time with loved ones, and all that good stuff.
You deserve peace of mind
Grow your B2B business with our strategic marketing services.
Do you find the lead generation process frustrating and time-consuming?
Save valuable time and focus on serving your clients.
Gain the upper hand in your market.
Set up a strategic marketing system that attracts and nurtures your ideal clients.
Feel confident with a solid, strategic marketing plan.
Hi, I'm Vicky Sidler
A StoryBrand Certified Guide & Fellow Entrepreneur
And believe me, I GET IT! I understand the frustration of marketing that just doesn't seem to work. I know what it's like to feel lost in a sea of tactics and strategies. When I started my agency in 2020, I was just a small fish in a big pond, trying to stand out from whale-sized competitors. (I’m also a qualified scuba diver, in case you’re wondering about these metaphors…)
Since then, we developed a proven, data-driven marketing strategy (powered by StoryBrand) that has helped both us and countless clients get noticed, attract the right customers, grow their ideal client base, and make an impact with their marketing and their businesses.
We boast a proven track record of transforming marketing messages to resonate with target audiences.
As StoryBrand Certified Guides, we apply the renowned StoryBrand Framework to everything we do with impressive results!
And as a Duct Tape Certified Agency, we’ve gone through an extensive certification process to offer you a holistic, systematic approach to marketing – a system that truly works.
You don’t have to do this alone. Together, we'll take your marketing from confusing to crystal clear. Let's make your brand's message stand out and connect with the people who matter most to your business.
I used the StoryBrand ‘one-liner’ yesterday for the first time to create some awareness on my various social media platforms. I have never had so many likes and interest on one of my coaching ads before. I am booking some consultations as we speak. You guys are amazing!
Tracey Clark, Business Coach
StoryBrand Services We Provide
Clarify Your Message
From US$1,500
Let us help you refine and perfect your StoryBrand messaging. We'll work with you to fine-tune your StoryBrand BrandScript, ensuring it resonates with your target audience and aligns with your brand's identity.
We even interview your ideal customers to get their point of view and make sure you've nailed it!
Learn More About Our StoryBrand Framework Consultation
StoryBrand Sales Funnel
From US$5,000
Specializing in the creation of the Marketing Made Simple Sales Funnel, we develop effective landing pages, engaging lead generators, and persuasive email sequences - all within the StoryBrand framework.
Install the full StoryBrand system into your business.
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Strategic Marketing Engagement
From US$7,500
Our Strategy First Engagement is a deep dive into your current marketing, where we’ll identify your ideal clients, map out your customer journey, craft a customized marketing plan, nail your BrandScript, and more.
Make sure you're doing it right from the start!
Why Choose Us?
Strategy-First Approach
At the Strategic Marketing Tribe, we apply the StoryBrand framework as our cornerstone, ensuring that your marketing plan has a clear and coherent message that speaks directly to your customers’ needs and desires.
Consistent Lead Generation
Kiss those unpredictable and mismatched leads goodbye. Leveraging the StoryBrand principles, we help you craft messages that consistently attract the right clients, ensuring a reliable flow of high-quality inquiries.
Save Time and Effort
Let us handle the complexity of crafting and applying your StoryBrand BrandScript. With our StoryBrand-focused approach, we streamline your marketing efforts, enabling you to dedicate more time to what you're passionate about – growing your business.
Gain A Competitive Edge
Elevate your business with a marketing message shaped by StoryBrand, positioning your brand as the clear choice in your industry. Our strategic, story-driven method ensures your business stands out to your ideal clients, giving you a competitive advantage.
Amazing! I needed help clarifying my message for my website. The Strategic Marketing Tribe helped me do this using the StoryBrand Framework. I can even use the BrandScript we made for the rest of my marketing material.
Matthew Van Neel, Lance Mvn
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are our answers to the most frequently asked questions about marketing and lead generation.
What is StoryBrand?
StoryBrand is a marketing framework developed by Donald Miller that helps businesses clarify their message so it resonates with their target audience. It centres around creating a story for your brand where the customer is the hero, and your business is the guide that helps them overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.
How can StoryBrand help my business?
Implementing the StoryBrand framework can transform how you communicate with your customers. It simplifies your message, making it easier for customers to understand how your products or services can solve their problems. This clear communication helps increase engagement, conversions, and customer loyalty, ultimately driving growth for your business.
What does the process of creating a StoryBrand BrandScript involve?
Creating a StoryBrand BrandScript involves identifying key elements of your brand's story, such as defining your customer's problem, positioning your brand as the guide with a solution, and outlining a plan that leads the customer to success. This script serves as the foundation for all your marketing materials, ensuring a consistent and compelling message across all platforms.
How do I choose the right StoryBrand guide for my business?
Be sure to choose a StoryBrand guide who prioritizes strategy over tactics. A strategic-first approach ensures your marketing is built on a solid foundation, preventing wasted time and resources in the long run. Look for a guide focused on aligning your core message and goals before diving into marketing actions, ensuring your efforts attract the right leads and drive meaningful results.
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YouTube and Google Stack: The Local SEO Shortcut That’s Working
By Vicky Sidler | Published 17 September 2025 at 12:00 GMT+2
Ever wish your business could rank better in Google Maps without begging for more reviews or fiddling with your GBP listing every week?
Well, turns out there’s a shortcut. And no, it doesn’t involve chatbots, AI copywriting tools, or SEO wizards in hoodies.
It’s YouTube. And Google Stacks. And yes, they work together.
According to recent field tests by WEB20 Ranker running a multi-location SEO experiment, the combination of video content and geo-linked Google properties is doing something local marketers dream about: lifting rankings. Even in places where the business isn’t physically based.
But before we get into how, let’s break down what this is.
TL;DR:
Combining YouTube videos with Google Stacks improves local SEO
Keyword rankings improved in both organic and Map results (though Map traction is slower)
It works best when you focus on one service at a time and build depth
Short-term wins came in SEO and digital marketing topics; others like web design lagged
Key takeaway: Depth beats breadth in early stages
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YouTube and Google Stack: The Local SEO Shortcut That’s Working
1. Pick Your Priority Service:
3. Geo-Tag Your Video Content:
5. Stay Consistent for 60 Days:
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FAQs: YouTube and Google Stack for Local SEO
Why add YouTube videos to a Google Stack?
Does this strategy work for businesses with just one location?
How long does it take to see results?
What if my rankings aren’t improving?
Can I use the same YouTube video across multiple locations?
What Is a Google Stack?
It’s a cluster of interlinked Google properties—Docs, Sites, Sheets, YouTube, etc.—all pointing to your business. Think of it as a branded content bundle that Google trusts by default.
Add location info, keywords, and a few clever embeds, and you’re sending clear signals about who you are and where you operate.
Why YouTube Makes It Better:
Google owns YouTube. So when you embed geo-tagged YouTube videos into your Google Stack and other platforms, you get:
Higher engagement
Faster indexing
Stronger relevance for location-based searches
It also helps build a “loop” of signals where each asset supports the others. That’s what Google likes.
What the Test Looked Like:
The team ran a multi-location test using this exact setup:
Created Google Stacks for each city
Made Shorts and long-form YouTube videos per location
Embedded everything across Google Sites, Web 2.0 blogs, and secondary hubs
Connected it all with consistent names, links, and keywords
Tracked changes in rankings, impressions, and map visibility
Early wins showed up in organic and mobile rankings. Map gains came later—and more slowly.
What Actually Improved?
After one month, here’s what they saw:
SEO and digital marketing keywords climbed steadily
Local phrases like “SEO services [City]” jumped from page 2 to page 1
“PPC management [City]” hit top 3 positions in organic results
Map Pack results improved, but not evenly—especially for lighter content clusters
Web design and reputation terms showed small, inconsistent gains
So yes, it worked—but only where the setup had enough depth.
The winning formula? One topic. One location. Lots of content tied together.
What You Can Learn From It:
Even if you’re not running 20 locations, you can steal the playbook.
1. Pick Your Priority Service:
Don’t try to rank for everything at once. Choose the service you want to grow. SEO? Web design? Reputation management? Start there.
2. Make One Clear Message:
Your YouTube video, your blog post, your Google Site—they should all say the same thing. Different formats, same point. That’s what builds trust and authority.
3. Geo-Tag Your Video Content:
Use city names in your titles, tags, and descriptions. Speak to the people in that location. Don’t just copy-paste your homepage copy into a video script.
4. Embed Smart, Not Random:
Put your video on your Google Site. Link your Blogspot post to your YouTube channel. Use consistent naming and links across everything. This isn’t about spam—it’s about structured relevance.
5. Stay Consistent for 60 Days:
This test showed results in the first 30 days, but stick with it for 60. That’s how long it takes to see traction in Google Maps and Top 3 tile placements.
Still Not Sure It’s Working?
Watch your rankings across a grid (tools like Local Falcon help). If you don’t want to go that far, keep it simple:
Search for “[your service] + [your city]” on Google
See if your video or Google Site shows up
Track impressions in your YouTube analytics
Monitor phone calls, leads, and reviews over time
If nothing’s moving after 60 days, revisit your message or content quality. Often, the problem isn’t the strategy—it’s vagueness.
Make the Message Count
A scattered message confuses both people and search engines. A clear message builds trust.
This strategy works best when your core message is strong enough to carry across every platform.
👉 Download the 5-Minute Marketing Fix to make sure your message is pulling its weight
Because visibility without clarity is just noise.
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FAQs: YouTube and Google Stack for Local SEO
What is a Google Stack?
A Google Stack is a set of interlinked Google properties like Docs, Sites, Sheets, and YouTube channels, all built around your business. It helps Google see your brand as a trusted local entity by reinforcing your content and location across its own platforms.
Why add YouTube videos to a Google Stack?
Because Google owns YouTube—and rewards sites that use it well. Embedding geo-tagged, keyword-optimised videos inside a Google Stack helps build local relevance, boost engagement, and speed up indexing.
Does this strategy work for businesses with just one location?
Yes. While this test was run across multiple locations, the same strategy works for a single-location business. Just build depth around one service and one city before expanding.
How long does it take to see results?
Most of the early movement happens in the first 30 to 60 days. Organic rankings and mobile results improve first, with Map Pack visibility taking a bit longer depending on content depth and local signals.
What if my rankings aren’t improving?
If nothing’s shifting after 60 days, revisit your message. Scattered, vague content is often the problem. A clear, focused message helps every asset in your Stack work harder.
Can I use the same YouTube video across multiple locations?
You can, but you’ll get better results if you tailor each video to the city or service you’re targeting. Even small changes to the script, title, or description can make a big difference.
Do I need expensive tools to do this?
No. You can build a Google Stack using free Google tools, and shoot videos with a phone. The trick is in how you structure, link, and embed everything—not in how flashy it looks.
How can I make sure my message is clear?
Download the5-Minute Marketing Fix to write one powerful line that makes your entire strategy clearer and more effective.
Become the Next StoryBrand Success Story
In the world of business, feeling overwhelmed by marketing strategies that don't deliver can be disheartening.
At the Strategic Marketing Tribe, we understand that you might be unsure on how to effectively apply the StoryBrand framework and perhaps hesitant about investing in yet another marketing solution.
Our approach is designed to alleviate these concerns:
We offer a completely free strategy session that’s designed to help you with some great ideas for marketing your business. These ideas are 100% yours to keep – and there is no sales pitch to endure (not even a secret one).
What’s the catch? Well, if you’d like help with finalizing your StoryBrand Framework or implementing any of the tactics we discuss, we hope that you’ll consider us.
Best of all? If you’re not completely blown away by the work we do for you, we’ll give you a full refund. Sure, it’s a massive risk for us because we can’t undo the delivery once it’s been made, but we are so confident in the value our service provides that a guarantee is a no-brainer.
With our expert guidance, you can shift your focus from marketing worries to what you do best – growing your business, spending time with those you love, and enjoying the success that comes with clear, effective strategy.
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