The cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Let me cut to the chase.
Harry Chapin wrote this because just like me and just like many of you dads and moms, he was struggling to be a good parent.
I quit my very comfortable six-figure job in the automotive business 17 years ago for two reasons.
I was missing family time and activities like lacrosse games with my sons.
My appendix burst and I almost died. Throughout my recovery on disability, my boss was calling me asking, ”When will you be back to work?”
So we remortgaged (doubled) our house, took out multiple lines of credit, and bought a business.
Yes, it was scary.
Yes, it was worth it.
Yes, I got to spend more time with my family.
Yes, Covid set us back.
Yes, I’ve had to make changes.
Yes, getting Google reviews changed our business forever.
No, I’ve never spent a dime on Google or Facebook advertisements.
Yes, I now have clients and reviews from all over Canada, the US, Japan, Australia, and even Iceland and Spain.
Do you want to spend more time with your family, make more revenue, and be internationally known?
All you have to do is these three steps to get found on Google and AI search.
Get Google reviews to build your reputation.
Optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP) to get found on Google.
Optimize your website to convert lookers to buyers.
I do that, so give me a call!
John de Jong
Founder iGetYOUfound.com
800+ Google reviews
Google Guide level 8 and Google Expert
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