About

Your Marketing & Messaging Coach

You don't have to figure it out all alone. When we work together, I'll help you know what to do, when to do it, and why it works. You'll learn how to market your business with clarity, confidence and impact—so you can finally start seeing the results you've been hoping for.

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What You Can Expect When We Work Together

Avoid Costly Mistakes

With expert eyes on your strategy, you'll stop throwing money at things that don't work. I help you prioritize what matters most so your budget drives real results.

Fall Back in Love With Your Business

Together, we reconnect you to the purpose behind your brand so marketing feels aligned and energizing again. You'll start showing up with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Skip Overpriced Agencies

You don't need a bloated team to get expert-level marketing support. I give you high-level guidance without the big-agency fees, so every dollar goes further.

Eliminate Marketing Overwhelm

No more guessing or spinning your wheels. I'll simplify the noise and help you focus on the few strategic moves that actually move the needle.

Get Strategic Clarity

We'll map out a clear plan that connects your goals to the right marketing steps. You'll know exactly what to do, when to do it, and why it works.

Attract The Right Clients

When your message is clear and your brand is magnetic, the right people start coming to you. I help you position your business to stand out and draw in a dream clients who value what you offer.

Yes, I need this!

Why I’m the Right Fit to Help You Grow Smarter

I’ve spent 30+ years helping local business owners build brands that grow. With deep roots in both traditional and digital marketing, I know how to simplify the complex, clarify your message, and turn visibility into traction.

MBA + multiple certifications
StoryBrand Certified Guide from 2019 - 2025
Founder of Grayson Media & Marketing
Certified Digital Marketer with Hyport Digital
Award-winning strategist and coach
Winner of Texas Downtown President's Award

About Laura Capes Terry, MBA

Laura Capes Terry, MBA, is an award-winning marketing strategist with more than 30 years of experience helping small businesses thrive. She holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. As the founder of Grayson Media & Marketing, based in Georgetown, Laura is known for her heart-led, relationship-focused approach to marketing—helping business owners grow with clarity, confidence, and connection.

Certified as a StoryBrand Marketing Guide from 2019-2025, Laura is specially trained to help businesses clarify their message and stand out using the power of storytelling.

Laura’s work extends beyond her agency. She is the publisher of BeLocal Georgetown, an award-winning guide that connects new movers with trusted local businesses, and the co-host of The Unbridled Creative, a podcast that inspires and equips faith-filled entrepreneurs. Laura serves on the board of directors for the Williamson Museum and leads marketing workshops for the Georgetown Chamber and the Downtown Georgetown Association (DGA). Laura also gives back by donating ad space and event sponsorships to the Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK), where she also proudly sponsors a therapy horse named Nemo.

I Know Your World—Because I've Served It

Whether you run a salon, a restaurant, or a service-based business, I understand the local market challenges you face—and how to rise above them.

Personal Services (salons, health & fitness, eldercare)
Local Trades & Retail (home services, retail, restaurants)
Creative & Education (dance, music, publishing)
Professional Services (tech, consultants, medical)

Trained by the Best of the Best, So You Don't Have to Be

I've invested 3 decades learning from the most respected names in marketing and leadership. You get the benefit of that experience without the time, cost, and confusion.

DONALD MILLER
As soon as I discovered the SB7 framework from Donald Miller, author of "Building a StoryBrand," I flew myself to Nashville and became a StoryBrand Certified Guide.

BRENDON BURCHARD
I've studied Brendon Burchard for more than a decade. Of the many programs I've attended, I was most impacted by his elite marketing program: "Elevate Your Brand."

RYAN DIESS
As soon as I heard Ryan Diess and Donald Miller speak about Mom's Pie Company on the Business Made Simple Podcast, I became a Certified Partner for DigitalMarketer.

Additional trainers: Tony Robbins, Keith J. Cunningham, Amy Porterfield, Kat Coroy, Jasmine Star, Dean Graziosi, Charlene Li, Jeff Cochran, Todd Hartley, and David Meerman-Scott.

A Career Built on Results, Not Hype

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What Clients Say About Working With Me

"One of the best..."

Testimonial from Guy Williams, PRECOR

"Having been a client and vendor partner throughout your journey, I can say that you are one of the best marketing executives I have ever worked with! Your path should inspire women who wish to be successful in a male-dominated industry and men who want to understand what working with a pro who commands respect and is amazing at their craft can do for the bottom line!"

Yes, I need this!

FREE GUIDE

Your Website Should Be Working Harder—Start Here

Download my free guide to learn the 6 key tweaks that turn your homepage into a client-converting machine.

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Transform your homepage from a money pit into your best sales rep!

Most websites try to do and say it all to get a visitor to engage. But the power to convert a view into a click comes from simplicity and clarity.

So I've created this easy-to-follow GUIDE to help you simplify and clarify your homepage messaging so you can convert more website traffic into paying customers. Why? Because you work too hard to get traffic to your website to watch it bounce.

After reading this PDF, you'll walk away with simple tweaks you can make to your homepage design TODAY to instantly improve your website's conversion rate. Enjoy!

Let's Get Your Marketing Working for You!

When you work with me, you will get a proven process for growing your business.