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Be Locally Loved

Hosted by: Laura Capes Terry

Be Locally Loved is a limited podcast series exploring the people, places, and ideas that help communities thrive. Hosted by Laura Capes Terry, local publisher and marketing strategist, the show highlights what it...

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008 - Trent Soles : Marketing Isn’t Magic: Reframing ROI, Trust, and What Actually Drives Growth

We’ve been sitting with so many conversations lately—business owners doing ā€œall the thingsā€ and still feeling frustrated, stuck, or disappointed with their marketing. And if we’re honest, we’ve been there too....
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007 - Trent Soles: How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice

In this powerful and timely conversation, Laura and Trent unpack one of the biggest questions business owners and creatives are wrestling with right now: Is AI helping us—or replacing us? Instead of approaching AI...
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006 - Jeremy Roentz - Beyond ROI: How BeLocal Builds Trust, Visibility, and Long-Term Community Impact

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura sits down with longtime BeLocal leader Jeremy Roentz to answer one of the most common questions business owners ask: ā€œWhat’s the ROI?ā€ Jeremy brings years...
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005 - Theo Thurston - Faith, Fitness, and Community: Building a Place Where People Get Age Fit

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode, Laura and Trent sit down with Georgetown entrepreneur Theo Thurston, founder of Get Age Fit, a boutique personal training studio dedicated to helping adults ages 35–85 reclaim...
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004 - Shirly Ellison - Be Neighborly: Why Connection Is the Foundation of a Thriving Community

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry sits down with Shirly Ellison, Area Director for Be Local in the Boston region and recipient of the prestigious Big Dog Award. With a background...
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003 - Kim McAuliffe - Building a Downtown People Love: Leadership, Legacy, and Long-Term Vision

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura sits down with Kim McAuliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director for the City of Georgetown and leader of the award-winning Georgetown Main Street Program. With...
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002 - Trent Soles - Proactively Welcoming New Movers: How BeLocal Helps Communities Thrive

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, host Laura Capes Terry sits down with co-host Trent Soles to unpack the inspiration and impact behind BeLocal — a platform designed to proactively welcome new...
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001 - Laura Capes Terry - What Makes a Town Feel Like Home?

🌟 Episode Summary In this opening episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry asks a simple but powerful question: what makes a town feel like home—not just for longtime locals, but for the families who just...
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000 - Be Locally Loved Trailer: Creating Communities People Love

Welcome to Be Locally Loved, the podcast that celebrates the people, places, and ideas that help communities thrive. In this trailer episode, host Laura Capes Terry shares the heartbeat behind the show — a deep belief...
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