ACADEMY LIVE
Welcome to Academy Live; the phone a friend, talk to a human, chat live option you’ve always wished for to get found 24/7 on Google!
We've made talking to a human about digital marketing, SEO and alllll your Google knots as easy as phoning a friend (Maybe easier? 😜)

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Do you remember the first time you rode a bike?
The wind was blowing in your face, you were grinning from ear to ear, and feeling the pure satisfaction of freedom.
Wait, the first time? It probably didn't feel like that!
It's more likely that first ride left you terrified that the next rock would topple you over and you'd come crashing down to the ground. Even now, you can probably almost feel the stinging in your palms. You desperately wanted to look back and make sure mom or dad was still hanging on, but the thought of turning your head ever so slightly was petrifying.
Learning to get found on Google is like that first bike ride. You will inevitably topple. There will be skinned knees. But with practice. and someone running alongside you, you'll be flying past your competitors, cruising at breakneck speeds around Google, and loving the freedom from the demands of social media.










This is the freedom Academy Live will give you.
The confidence to ride solo. The know-how to navigate Google like a pro. And a predictable revenue stream that lets you sleep soundly.

Tired of slashing prices, running promotions, and offering incentives just to get customers through the door? There's a better way to attract buyers who value your expertise—not just your lowest price.

You're posting daily, chasing likes and followers, but hearing crickets when it comes to actual sales. You're exhausted by the time-suck of creating content, dancing, pointing, and performing for an algorithm that doesn't pay your bills.

Your inbox and phone are full of people asking for quotes and estimates, but they never turn into paying customers. You're spending hours on people who are just shopping around—not ready to commit.

You know being at the top of Google search results matters, but the "how" feels overwhelming and confusing. You don't need to be a tech expert—you just need the right roadmap and someone to guide you through it.

The guy down the street always shows up first on Google and seems to have a steady stream of customers walking through the door. Meanwhile, you're left wondering what they know that you don't—and how you can level the playing field.

The feast-or-famine cycle of small business is exhausting. One month you're booked solid, the next you're scrambling to fill the calendar—and you're tired of never knowing what's coming next.
Barb McGrath’s been cracking the online code for nearly 20 years; shortly after her Dad locked her out of the family computer for hacking!🤣
Having earned her stripes in the small business trenches as an employee, she mastered the art of growing businesses, increasing revenue and converting local traffic.
She helps small businesses get to the top of Google with training, web design, SEO and advertising. Most importantly, she’s earned the trust of Google.
Barb offers the only online, live virtual program for local businesses to attract more customers, sell more products and services and create more service bookings.
She also runs one of the only Google-approved agencies designed to turn the online “stuff” into in-store buyers.
If you depend on in-person or nearby customers, you need Barb’s step-by-step, online marketing savvy to generate a steady stream of local buyers.


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Barb and her team are AMAZING!!! Their expertise and knowledge have brought my business to a whole other level. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my business!

A live, online program for seasoned small business owners who want to attract ready-to-buy customers with more phone calls, service bookings and foot traffic without being a slave to social media or losing countless hours searching on YouTube.
You get access to a real, live, human being who's been in the small business trenches (that's me!) working on listings, websites, ads and more!
And got out of the trenches to create a local business that does nothing but help other businesses get found (that's you!).
Welcome to Academy Live, the definitive resource to get the answers you need to feel confident marketing your business on Google and the know-how to build a predictable revenue stream.
The ‘phone a friend,’ talk-to-a-human support you want, to get immediate answers, troubleshoot those sticky spots and learn from other businesses.
Whether you’re marketing off the side of your desk, or doing it full time, Academy Live will help you make the phone ring, the door swing (or website ping) and the till ding.
Ring those phones!

A big community for small businesses to share your knowledge, search for immediate help, post to the Brag Board or leave feedback.
Stop guessing and start knowing. With Academy Live, you get the definitive answers you need to feel confident in your marketing efforts.
Imagine attracting more customers who are ready to buy, so you can take your foot off the gas and still see results.
Our program offers the fastest way to get answers to all your Google "marketing" and "SEO" questions, ensuring you stay focused on what truly matters.
Academy Live is home to the ‘15 Minute Fix.’ On-demand videos, re-usable formulas and templates, simple exercises and hands-on descriptions that are easy to apply to your business.
Lessons, short challenges, videos, up-to-date how to’s and searchable transcripts for quick and easy fixes.
No two businesses are the same and no two learning needs are the same either. Customize your learning to meet the immediate needs of your business.


Academy Live includes everything you need to succeed: unlimited access to Get Found 24/7, four live Q&A sessions each month, a searchable community for brainstorming and learning, and a detailed Google Search Rank Report with actionable tips.
Plus, enjoy bonus live events like AI for Small Business, the All Request Lunch Hour, Content-a-Palooza, All Things Google and Ask Me Anything. All of this is designed to fit into your schedule, with just 15 minutes a day making a significant impact.
Google Search Rank Snapshot
Where to start? What’s going to make the biggest impact in your business? Get all the details in your snapshot report.
Create a Bulletproof Review System Challenge
Reviews are one of the fastest ways to climb Google’s search rank.

Live Q&A sessions each week
24/7 access to on-demand resources to get found fast
Finally, talk to a human about Google
A supportive, searchable community
Detailed Google Search Rank Reports
Bonus live events and content

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I've been part of the Academy Live program for a while now, and wow, what a game-changer it's been for me! Every week, I look forward to the live sessions. Barb & her team really know how to break things down into bite-sized, easy-to-digest pieces that make learning not only effective but truly enjoyable.
The resources are incredibly comprehensive and practical-I've applied so many of the tips directly to my business, and I'm definitely seeing results. It's like having Google right in your corner, except you also get the support and camaraderie of other business owners who are on the same journey.
Thanks for creating such a welcoming and helpful program. Your enthusiasm & caring shines through in every session. Can't recommend Academy Live enough to anyone looking to boost their business skills in a friendly, supportive environment!
Start with your Google Search Rank Report.
Your rank report will pop into the top of your Inbox with a detailed video explanation of your results filled with actionable tips and insider tricks to get you started as well as recommendations on where to spend your time to get the biggest bang for your buck! (finally answer the ages old question; how do I rank?)
Build your plan/Chart your course.
Academy Live lets you chart your course—focus on the Google tools and tactics that matter most to your business right now. Learn at your own pace and customize your path based on where you are and where you want to go.
Add the weekly Live Q&A’s to your calendar.
Showing up live is one of the best things you can do for your business. Showing up live means getting answers to allll your burning questions and getting a sneak peak at how other small businesses are tackling similar issues.
Prepare to roll up your sleeves and work hands-on, in your business, alongside each session.
Complete the updates. Make the revisions. Follow the simple, step-by-step actions.
15 Minute Fix.
Getting your listing, website, and ads, if you choose them, to the top is like falling in love. It doesn’t happen overnight but it is magical when you spend time together daily and weekly. Plan to check off one video per day or a section each week.
Sign up for bonus events.
Attendance is limited for these events and participants get first dibs on the complimentary registration spots.
Make the phone ring, the door swing and the till ding.
Weekly live q&a’s, coffee break-sized lessons, always up-to-date courses, challenges and lessons plus a 24/7 searchable community for immediate questions, answers or feedback and unbelievable bonuses to keep you on track and ‘in love’ with your business.
Establish a strong presence on Google’s local search results, ensuring your business is prominently displayed when customers are looking for services in your area.
Customers will find your business after searching what they need. They will come to you, instead of you looking for them.
By targeting local customers who are ready to make a purchase, you’ll see an increase in sales opportunities and overall revenue.
Let me bring you on a tour!
From complete beginners to business owners and marketing professionals looking to upskill, this digital marketing course will teach you how to get your business found.
This virtual course will give you the confidence needed to successfully market your local business. From shoe stores and restaurants to manufacturing, sales and service-based businesses.
Ask questions to experts and connect with other business owners on up to four live Q&A sessions every month!
No matter when you join, get access to a searchable community space to connect with hundreds of other business owners like you.
A Google Search Rank Report with a detailed video explanation of your results filled with actionable tips and insider ideas to get you started as well as recommendations on where to spend your time to get the biggest bang for your buck!
More live events to help you take what you learn inside Academy Live, and apply it in real life - connect with like-minded people, learn from industry experts and ask your questions live!

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Before joining Academy Live and working with Barb I was petrified to even log into my Google Analytics because it felt like a language from another planet!
After applying what I've learned I am confident to understand not only what data is important but even better how to improve my results!
Compared to last year at this time, our organic traffic has jumped 282%!!!
Academy Live is THE on-demand, at-your-finger-tips, live q&a, community and talk to a human support you’ve been waiting for.
We’re bringing the know-how and the community to help you get found more easily in as little as 15 mins per day.
Live access to ask questions and troubleshoot.
Community resources and support.
Key how-to lessons for the most timely to do's.
Network of local businesses to support you.
Join hundreds of business owners
We're so sure you'll be satisfied that we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and will refund you in full if you aren't satisfied.

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Very informative and they have put together a wonderful digital marketing course called Get Found. Enjoyed it!
Live access to ask questions and troubleshoot.
Community resources and support.
Key how-to lessons for the most timely to do's.
Network of local businesses to support you.
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