About us

Our Founder

John Vuong is an experienced sales professional and digital marketer with a stellar track record of helping companies expand their client base and increase profits.

A graduate of the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (ACS), he went on to become one of the top 2% of sales representatives across Canada while working for the Yellow Pages Group. With 15 years of experience working with 5,000 local businesses,

John cultivated a deep understanding and insider knowledge of local marketing dynamics and consumer behaviour. This, along with his entrepreneurial spirit, inspired him to start his own company, Local SEO Search, where he employs a tight-knit crew of digital marketing specialists. As a full-service digital agency, Local SEO Search offers exceptional customer service and has been recognized as a leading SEO company in Canada.

As a successful salesperson and business owner, John makes it his mission to share his success with others and make an impact on other local businesses. A family-oriented businessman who values hard work and transparency, he also has a passion for giving back to the community. He started with giving backpacks to deserving school children in need. In 2020, he launched the Impact Initiative which provides free full-range SEO services to struggling local businesses. Now, with The Business Sphere, he aims to provide assistance to new and aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking to get a foothold in the market.

The Business Sphere

The Business Sphere is a community page where entrepreneurs and business owners can find valuable information and content that can help them grow their businesses. Originally called Local SEO Today, The Business Sphere is a rebranding effort that expands the content we provide beyond SEO to include other subjects like the entrepreneur’s mindset, goal-setting, and day-to-day business operations.

We understand that starting and running a business is an uphill battle, whether it’s hiring staff, attracting new clients, or keeping existing clients coming back. We know that it is a daily struggle to keep that business going. We want to help you overcome those challenges so that you can stay in business longer and succeed.

For a small fee, you can have access to real tips and advice from real, successful business owners from various industries — all in one place! Our topics are covered in these four categories:

  • Mindset
  • Marketing
  • Starting your
  • business
  • Growing/running a business

Let us help you be a better business owner, a better version of yourself and a more effective leader so you can accelerate your business and meet your bottom line.

VISION

We envision a community of like-minded individuals who come together to help each other thrive as entrepreneurs, become thought leaders, navigate the ups and downs of business ownership, and ultimately, attain measurable success.

MISSION

Our mission is to curate valuable resources and content by experts in various industries for new entrepreneurs and owners of small- to medium-sized businesses while providing a platform for networking and the sharing of new and innovative ideas.

CORE VALUES

  • Integrity – Real experts share real-life experiences and real, practicable advice.
  • Giving – Success is better when it’s shared.
  • Trust – Honesty, transparency, and inclusivity are at heart of what we do.

OBJECTIVES

  • To provide new and aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners with high-quality content that will address all the pain points of a business
  • To help transform community members into confident and effective thought leaders who can make an impact in the community
  • To inspire community members to take the necessary steps toward meeting their personal and business goals
  • To hold each other accountable so the entire community can bring each other to the next level and move forward