Send us a textIn this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Weaver, founder of Go Gorilla Marketing, to explore how authentic appreciation can transform local marketing, strengthen customer loyalty, and drive sustainable business growth. Through a real, unscripted conversation, Jeff shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey and how relationship-first marketing consistently outperforms flashy tactics.This episode goes beyond traditional marketing strategies and dives into human-centred marketing, the kind that builds trust, encourages repeat business, and creates long-term brand loyalty within your community.💡 What This Episode Is AboutThis episode explores how genuine appreciation impacts local marketing, customer loyalty, and sustainable business growth. Jeff shares practical strategies and insights from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing human-centered marketing over transactional tactics.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode✔️ How genuine appreciation influences customer retention and loyalty✔️ Why local businesses thrive when they focus on relationships, not just reach✔️ Simple ways to apply appreciation marketing without big budgets✔️ The difference between transactional marketing and relationship marketing✔️ How community engagement fuels local business success✔️ Real-world insights from Jeff’s journey in marketing and entrepreneurshipWhether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, marketer, or local brand, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately while reminding you that the most effective marketing still starts with people.💡 Why You Should WatchThis episode is packed with practical strategies and insights that can help you:Improve customer retention through genuine appreciationBuild stronger relationships with your communityApply actionable, low-cost marketing strategiesUnderstand how relationship-first marketing drives sustainable growth💬 Connect With Jeff Weaver📸 Follow Jeff on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffweavergorilla/💬 Connect with Starter Girlz Podcast🌐 Website: https://startergirlz.com🙌 Partner: Walt Mills Productions❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to:👍 Like the episode📩 Share it with someone building a local business💬 Comment on your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe to the Starter Girlz Podcast for more inspiring conversationsYour support helps us bring more real, actionable marketing lessons to small business owners and entrepreneurs everywhere.🎙️ Want to be a guest on Starter Girlz Podcast?Send Jennifer Loehding a message on PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b