Maria Lassila

I help small businesses and professionals make their phone ring by helping them show up where their clients are looking for them.

These days it’s key to have an online presence for your business, whether you’re in retail, have a professional practice or offer services. If you don’t show up in online searches, chances are your customers are having a tough time finding you. They may be going with your competitors simply because they show up in search results with information about them and how to get in contact with them.

I am an online marketing strategist, podcast host, author and networking maven, and have lived in Milan, Italy for more than a decade. For over 20 years I worked in the apparel industry, ranging from retail to managing production for luxury brands in ladies’ shoes and golfwear. I now divide my time between Milan and eastern Washington state where I oversee my family’s independent movie theaters.

Growing up in a family-owned small business, I learned firsthand how important it is to get more customers through the door. Regardless of the economy, people are ready and willing to spend money. It’s just a matter of getting your business in front of them and showing them that you have what they’re looking for.

I’m also a member of Kiwanis, an international service organization, which gives me the opportunity to participate in both the local community and on a global level. Giving back to the community I live in gives me great satisfaction.

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