Free for Metro Detroit businesses

Detroit Found Academy

Practical, no-fluff training to help local businesses get discovered, attract more customers, use better tools, and grow with confidence.

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Useful training you can put to work immediately.

The first Detroit Found Academy lessons are being prepared for launch. More training will be added as the Academy grows.

Local visibilityComing at launch

How to Get More Customers From Your Google Business Profile

A practical walkthrough of the profile details, reviews, photos, services, and local signals that help customers find and choose your business.

Lesson 1
Business FrontlineComing at launch

5 Places Local Businesses Lose Customers Online

Learn how your website, lead capture, local search presence, reputation, and response process work together to either win or lose opportunities.

Lesson 2
MarketingComing at launch

Create a Week of Social Media Content in 30 Minutes

A simple, repeatable workflow for turning one business idea into a useful week of social posts without spending hours creating content.

Lesson 3
Growing library

More than marketing tutorials.

The goal is to build a practical learning library around the real problems local business owners face, from getting found to improving operations and customer experience.

Advertising & Growth

Google Ads, Local Services Ads, Meta campaigns, offers, and measurement.

Content & Creative

Photography, video, social content, promotional creative, and brand presentation.

Sales & Customer Experience

Follow-up, sales conversations, customer service, referrals, and retention.

Running the Business

Finance, operations, hiring, systems, resources, and practical owner education.

Learn from local experts

Built to become a resource created with Detroit's business community.

Over time, Detroit Found Academy will feature practical workshops and lessons from business owners and experts across marketing, finance, sales, photography, operations, technology, and more.

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