Stop paying to talk to strangers

why local businesses fail at social media by trying to reach everyone, and why "dominating your backyard" is the only metric that matters for your bank account.

3/11/20262 min read

a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp
a man riding a skateboard down the side of a ramp

Hi,

It’s Ishaan.

I met a business owner last week who was convinced that Facebook and Instagram ads were a "scam."

"I spent three grand," he said. "I got plenty of likes and a few comments from people in other states, but my actual shop was empty. Social media just doesn't work for my industry."

I took a look at his account.

Technically, the ads were "working." They were beautiful. They were getting engagement. He was looking at a kaleidoscope of data—reach, impressions, and vanity metrics that made his reports look great.

But there was one massive problem.

He runs a high-end HVAC company in Austin. His ads were showing to people in Chicago, New York, and Florida.

He was paying to be "famous" to people who would never, ever hire him.

The Megaphone in the Stadium

Imagine you have a megaphone and you’re standing in the middle of a packed football stadium.

You’re shouting about your local plumbing service. Everyone can hear you. You’re getting plenty of "attention."

But there’s a catch: Only three people in that entire stadium live in your city.

You are spending 99% of your energy (and money) shouting at people who couldn't use your service even if they wanted to.

Your first priority shouldn't be:

  • What filter should I use on this ad?

  • Is the "Learn More" button the right shade of blue?

  • Should I use a video or a static image?

Your only priority is making sure you’re shouting in the right room.

Be the "Local Celebrity"

In 2026, you don't need to be world-famous. You just need to be the only person your neighbors think of when they have a problem.

We call this the "Digital Billboard" effect.

Instead of showing your ads to the whole world, we shrink the map. We target the 5 to 10-mile radius around your office. We make sure that when your ideal customer is scrolling through their feed at breakfast, they see your face. Then they see it again at lunch. And again the next day.

You don't need 1,000 likes from strangers. You need 10 phone calls from people who live ten minutes away.

At ITP Results, we stop the "global waste" and start the "local flood." We turn off the megaphone in the stadium and put you directly in front of your neighbors.

Talk soon,

Ishaan

P.S. Ready to stop paying for "likes" from people who will never buy from you? Let’s dominate your local area instead. Get in touch here: https://itpresults.com/contact