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Dave Eddy

Newcastle NSW

Digital Marketing and SEO Agency Owner, Location-based Marketing Podcast Host + Sharing Economy Growth Marketer

Below are the things I do. I'm passionate about sharing my experience to help others, so if you feel like I could add value please book a call!

#1. CMO and early shareholder at peer-to-peer startup Camplify, (https://www.camplify.com.au) Australia's largest caravan hire and RV sharing community. We're the Airbnb for caravans & RVs. Camplify launched in 2015 and is on track to have the largest fleet of rental RVs in Australia with a European expansion in mid-2017

#2. I'm a Digital Marketing, Local SEO, Adwords and Social Advertising Consultant with a Focus on Lead Generation for Location-based businesses and brands. Director at Vicinity Marketing (https://vicinity.marketing) based in Newcastle NSW, Australia. We love working with SMBs turning over between ~$1m-$20m and we also work with some larger clients like airports, shopping centres and one of Australia's largest health care chains.

#3. I'm the host of The Location Station Local Marketing Podcast, (http://thelocationstation.com) where we interview extraordinary marketers and business owners about all the latest location-based marketing tactics and technologies.

Since completing university in 2007 with a degree in Business Marketing & Psychology, I have worked in print & online marketing with over 500 large & small companies targeting local markets. I have worked in digital product development, marketing & sales, business development & account management before starting my agency and joining Camplify.

PERSONAL:

I'm into Laughing, dad jokes, experiences, travel, friends/family, happy energy, digital + business, growing, creating. My natural state is joy and my highest values are freedom, flexibility and creativity. I'm big on not taking life too seriously. I'm raw and authentically irreverent.

My Guitar's Name is Thelma & I'm into Dad Jokes. From the Bush. Passion for self-development, business, learning & creating. Love to party, travel, joke around and exercise. I really like beers. Believer in living at choice. Brought up in tiny mining towns around QLD & NSW, I've lived in Newcastle NSW since 2008 and I absolutely love the place.

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Fact or Fiction? You NEED side a job when creating a business because there is no way to make money for 6-12 months

My short answer is fiction, in most cases. I think it totally depends on your unique situations, but I certainly wouldn't say there is NO way to make money for 6-12 months. I think if you're in a progression phase from a comfy, steady, easy corporate job to your own venture, you need to be strategic and play scenarios out in your head before taking the plunge. There'll be plenty of days where you just think to yourself "You're quitting tomorrow and we can figure out the income thing the day after" - Which is a natural thought process for an entrepreneur. Of course, taking action is a great but I personally believe in taking calculated massive action. For example, if part of your progression plan is to leverge existing business relationships - make sure you've planted some solid seeds with those people before just jumping out of your day job and losing your income. (You'll want to consider legal ramifications here too - It's often not a great idea to try and steal your previous employers' customers). Build systems for your new venture, get up at 4am daily and spend the first 5 hours of each day getting stuff done that will move you towards a smooth progression financially. And yes, I agree with the other respondents that it's definitely a great idea to have some savings set aside if possible, or at least some solid committed customers for your new venture.

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Dave is one of the most client focused IMCs I have worked with at ReachLocal. His drive to lean more and grow the value he adds to his clients drives his success and differentiates him from many other digital marketers out there.

James Barnett Source: LinkedIn

Dave has a true passion for helping small business owners demystify the digital world and develop campaigns that generate return on investment.

His knowledge of all things digital is a great commodity in todays business world; this has lead him to forming many great partnerships that have delivered results beyond client expectations consistently.

Dave helps guide his clients to success based on his complete understanding of what delivers results in the digital environment.

I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Dave; if you are looking for an expert to help grow your business through the use of digital media.

Bernard Hynes Source: LinkedIn

Dave has managed the internet marketing and SEO advertising for 2 of my business's and has provided expert advice which has enabled our companies to be market leaders.
Always seeking to improve the performance of our marketing dollar on the web.Great results always.Cannot recommend more highly!!

ed kosy Source: LinkedIn

what can I say - I have mucked around for years trying to get my internet marketing correct - I think I have finally cracked it with Dave. very impressed.

michelle paradjik Source: LinkedIn

Dave has been a tremendous asset in assisting with our online marketing. He has a genuine interest in helping you grow your business and a practical way of going about it. Very happy with his work.

Leigh Donegan Source: LinkedIn

Dave's expertise in his field is extremely impressive. He combines this expertise with a genuine interest in achieving the goals we have set and more. He uses his creativity to work outside of the square. Highly recommend Dave - great asset to our business.

Simon Atkin Source: LinkedIn

Dave's very knowledgeable and passionate about online marketing and has been very helpful and creative with our advertising campaigns.

Peter Harris Source: LinkedIn

David is an inspirational professional in the industry. It's great to see talented people working in an industry often lacking in knowledge and insight. Happy to recommend this champion - call me for a live recommendation.

Tommy Leung Source: LinkedIn

David has been a huge part of the early success of our Personal Training company. His knowledge in SEO and web page optimisation has been integral for lead generation and conversions for us. He is regularly in contact with us to provide the latest news and to give us recommendations to keep our business on top. I could not recommend David more highly, he has skills that will help you in many ways and every day it seems he learns something new. Do yourself a favor and get in contact with him ASAP.

Drew Duggan Source: LinkedIn

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