The map gets the calls.
When someone searches for a service near them, Google shows a map with three businesses at the top. Those three get most of the attention. If you're not there, they call someone who is.
For local business owners
Great at what you do, but the phone isn't ringing like it should?
Tell us your story. We'll help you get found.
When people need a business like yours, they search Google Maps or ask an AI tool like ChatGPT or Google's AI answers who to call. We help you show up in both places. Book a free, no pressure call, tell us your story and where it hurts, and we'll lay out a plain plan to fix it.
Free. No pressure. No sales pitch you didn't ask for.
- Free call, no pressure
- Free recording and roadmap after the call
- Setup waived and price locked on 6 month plan
- Found on Google Maps and in AI answers
The problem
Your customers are asking Google and AI who to call. Is your name in the answer?
AI answers pick a few names.
A growing share of searches now start with an AI answer from Google, Gemini, or ChatGPT. Those answers usually name only a handful of businesses. Being one of them puts you in front of a customer before they ever scroll.
The top spots go to the best set up.
Not always the best business. Categories, reviews, photos, posts, and consistent business info all play a part, and most of it is in your control. You just need someone to help you find the gaps.
What owners say
“Working with Lucas has been one of the best decisions we've made for our practice. He's incredibly responsive, flexible, and genuinely cares about getting results. We trust him completely to manage our online presence. He knows what he's doing and we have total confidence in his work. If you want someone who actually follows through and communicates every step of the way, Lucas is your guy.”
Your free call
Start with your story, not a sales pitch.
You know your business better than anyone, so you talk first. Tell us what's working, what's frustrating, and what you wish would change. Then here is what we do together:
- First, we pull up your Google listing next to the top 3 for your main search, and check whether AI answers mention you.
- Next, we point out your top few gaps, like your primary category, missing services or photos, how many recent reviews you have, and whether your name, address, and phone match everywhere online.
- You leave with 3 things you can do yourself this week, whether we work together or not.
Yours to keep after the call: a free screen recording walking through your Google listing, so you can go back over anything we talked about, plus a simple roadmap of what we covered and your next steps.
Tell Us Your StoryWhat we usually look at together
- Where you show up today when customers search for what you do
- Who shows up instead and why Google picks them
- Categories and services on your Google listing
- Reviews: how many, how recent, and how they're answered
- Photos, posts, and business details Google reads
- AI search: whether ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude name you when asked
- What to fix first so you get the most out of your time
How it works
Four simple steps.
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Book a free call
Pick a time on the calendar or tap Call Us. No forms to fill out, no pressure.
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Tell us your story
What you do, who you serve, and where it hurts. We listen first.
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We figure out the fix
We look at your Google listing and the businesses showing up instead of you, then lay out a plain plan. Afterward you get the screen recording free, plus a simple roadmap of your next steps.
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We go to work
If it's a fit, we handle it every month and send a report on what we did, what moved, and what's next. If not, you keep the plan and the advice. No hard feelings.
Another owner's take
“A1 Strategic has taken our business to the next level! We have been able to take so much off my plate that used to be a manual, time consuming process. Now it is all automated. It is truly amazing what Lucas can do to make your business run so much smoother and increase revenue at the same time.”
Monthly Map Pack and AI answer management
We do the work every month. You get back to running your business.
Google Business Profile optimization
Categories, services, description, hours, photos, and attributes, all set up the way Google wants to see them.
2 Google posts per week
Fresh, keyword rich posts twice a week so your profile stays active and relevant.
Review requests
For service businesses, a simple way for happy customers to leave a review, where allowed for your industry, plus professional replies to the reviews you get.
Citations
Your name, address, and phone listed correctly and consistently across the directories Google checks.
Monthly progress report
A plain English report showing where you are on the path: what we did, what moved, and what's next, even while results are still building. We track 5 keywords on Starter and 15 on Growth.
AI answers (AI SEO)
Making your business easy for Google's AI answers, Gemini, and ChatGPT to find and trust, so you have a better shot at being the name they give when someone asks for a recommendation.
Pricing
Flat monthly pricing. No surprises.
You'll know the exact number before you commit to anything. The first call is always free.
Map Pack Starter
$497/month
For businesses that need their Google listing fixed and kept active.
- Google Business Profile setup and optimization
- 2 Google posts per week
- Review request system with replies, where allowed for your industry
- Check and fix of your top business listings (citations)
- Monthly ranking report on 5 keywords
- Quarterly check of how AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini mention you
Includes AI SEO
Map Pack Growth
$997/month
For businesses that want the map and the AI answers.
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Full citation building and cleanup
- Ranking map across your town and nearby towns
- 15 keywords tracked
- Competitor tracking
- Monthly AI SEO work to get named by ChatGPT and Gemini
- New local service or town pages each month
- Monthly strategy call
Pick how you want to commit
Upgrading from Starter to Growth is always free. No new setup fee.
Our Work Guarantee
We can't guarantee a spot in the Map Pack, because no one controls Google. What we guarantee is the work, and you'll see your trajectory every month: where you are, what we did, what moved, and what's next. Your report lists the posts, fixes, listing updates, and review requests where allowed for your industry. Since you pay upfront, if we miss the work we promised in a month, your next month is free.
We take on only 4 new clients per month so every client gets real attention.
Other ways we help
Getting found is where we start. We can help with more.
If something else is holding your business back, tell us about it on the call.
Websites and online stores
Simple, clear websites that back up your Google listing, plus online stores if you sell products.
CRM and follow up
Automatic texts and emails so new leads hear back fast and past customers remember you.
Operations and automation
Taking the manual, repetitive work off your plate so you can spend time on the work you love.
Google and Facebook ads
Ads that work alongside your map listing when you want more calls right away.
Who we serve
Good people running good local businesses.
We work best with people who are great at their craft and great at taking care of their customers. Service minded businesses. Husband and wife teams. Mom and pop shops, local stores, and home based businesses, whether you've been part of the community for years or are just getting started.
These are the businesses we have a heart to serve. You do the work you love, and we make sure your neighbors can find you.
Based in the Illinois Valley, working with local businesses wherever they are. Happy to talk by phone, video, or face to face.
Meet the owner
Meet Lucas
Hi, my name is Lucas, and I'm the founder of A1 Strategic, based in Illinois. I'm a kingdom member who aims to live in love after the pattern of Jesus Christ. I'm also a husband and a dad to two sons and a daughter, ages 8, 5, and 4.
A client once told me the hardest part of handing over your business online is trusting the person running it with all your information. That stuck with me, so I want you to know who I am and the kind of person you'd be working with.
It's a calling of mine to help local businesses grow, whether you offer a service or sell products. I especially love working with owners who desire to serve their communities well.
Questions owners ask
Getting found on Google and in AI answers, in plain words.
How do I get my business to show up in the Google Map Pack?
Make your Google Business Profile complete, accurate, and active. Google ranks local results on relevance, distance, and prominence, so the right categories and services, steady reviews, fresh posts and photos, and consistent business info everywhere online all help. That ongoing work is exactly what our monthly plans handle.
How do I get my business mentioned in AI answers like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews?
Make sure accurate, consistent information about your business is published in the places these tools read. That means a complete Google Business Profile, matching listings across the web, genuine reviews, and a website that clearly says what you do and where. Our plans check how AI tools mention you and work to improve it.
Why isn't my business showing up on Google Maps?
Usually it's a setup problem, not a quality problem. Common causes are the wrong primary category, missing services, an unverified or incomplete profile, few recent reviews, or a name, address, and phone that don't match across the web. Book a free call and we'll look at your listing with you and show you what's holding it back.
How often should I post on my Google Business Profile?
About twice a week is a strong rhythm. Regular posts show customers and Google that your business is active, and they give people a reason to call. Our plans include 2 posts a week so you don't have to remember.
How do reviews affect local rankings?
Reviews are one of the signals Google uses to judge how trusted and well known a business is. A steady flow of recent, genuine reviews helps, and replying to them shows customers you care. For service businesses, we set up a simple way to ask happy customers for reviews where allowed for your industry, and we help you reply.
Do I need a website if I have a Google Business Profile?
A profile alone can bring in calls, but a website helps. It gives Google and AI tools more information about your services and where you work, and it gives customers a place to learn more before they call. Even a simple, clear site backs up your listing.
What is local SEO and why does it matter for small businesses?
Local SEO means helping your business show up when nearby customers search for what you do. Most people pick from the first few businesses they see on Google, so showing up there can mean more calls without paying for every click. For a small business, that can make a real difference.
What's the difference between Map Pack Starter and Growth?
Starter is $497 a month and covers the essentials: profile optimization, 2 posts a week, reviews, listing fixes, a monthly ranking report on 5 keywords, and a quarterly AI check. Growth is $997 a month and adds full citation building, a ranking map across nearby towns, 15 tracked keywords, competitor tracking, monthly AI SEO, new local pages, and a monthly strategy call. Starter has a $297 one time setup fee, waived with a 6 month commitment, and upgrading to Growth is free.
Questions
More straight answers.
Is the call really free?
Yes. No cost and no obligation. You leave with 3 things you can do this week, and afterward you get a free screen recording so you can go back over anything we talked about, plus a simple roadmap of what we covered and your next steps.
Do I have to sign a long term contract?
No. You can go month to month, or choose a 6 month commitment that waives the $297 setup fee, locks in your monthly price for the term, and includes a free 90 day progress review call. Upgrading from Starter to Growth is free.
How do I cancel?
Month to month: cancel anytime with written notice, and it takes effect at the end of your current billing month, with no fees. 6 month commitment: cancel anytime after 6 months. To end early, if we both agree, there's no buyout. Otherwise the buyout is 50% of the remaining months on the contract.
Do you guarantee results?
We can't guarantee a spot in the Map Pack, because no one controls Google. What we guarantee is the work, and you'll see your trajectory every month: where you are, what we did, what moved, and what's next. Your report lists the posts, fixes, listing updates, and review requests where allowed for your industry. Since you pay upfront, if we miss the work we promised in a month, your next month is free.
How many clients do you take on?
We take on only 4 new clients per month so every client gets real attention.
How long until I see results?
It depends on your market, your competition, and where your listing starts. Some fixes, like wrong categories or missing info, can be made right away, while moving past established competitors takes steady work over months. We won't promise you a specific ranking, but you'll get a report every month showing exactly where you stand.
Do you work with my industry?
If your customers find you by searching Google for a service near them, most likely yes. We work with trades, contractors, restaurants, therapists, and other local service businesses. Book a call and we'll tell you honestly if we can help.
Do you only work with businesses near you?
No. Most of the work happens online, so we can help a local business just about anywhere. We talk by phone or video, and in person when we're close by.
I already run Google Ads. Do I still need this?
Ads and the Map Pack work well together. Ads put you on the page while you're paying, and a strong map listing keeps bringing in calls without a cost per click. A quick look at your listing will show whether it is backing up your ad spend or sending calls to your competitors.
What is AI SEO?
AI SEO means making your business easy for AI tools like Google's AI Overviews, Gemini, and ChatGPT to find and trust. These tools pull from what's published about businesses online, so clear, consistent information gives you a better shot at being the name they give.
Tell us where it hurts. We'll help you fix it.
Book a free, no pressure call. Bring your questions and your frustrations, and leave with a plain plan for getting found.
We take on only 4 new clients per month.