The Local Marketing Vault shows you how to get paid to help local small businesses get more customers and sales using online advertising. Check out our free on-demand training at LocalMarketingVault.com
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Is Local Marketing Vault legit?
Local Marketing Vault (localmarketingvault.com) has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 102 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Media & Publishing and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 96% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; 10 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-11.
I just got my first client!! I greatly appreciate the value of LMV and the community. Coming from an engineering background, I was able to launch a new business, learn a new mentality, and put into practice methods that work and services that are very doable. And there's a plethora of trainings with step-by-step instructions and a community that provides guidance and partnerships.
When we joined LMV, we already had pieces of a digital marketing business in place, but LMV helped us bring everything together into a complete, scalable agency. The training gave us a clear framework for how all the different services fit together, and as a result we were able to confidently expand our offerings, upsell and cross-sell many of our existing clients, and successfully prospect for new business.
One of the most valuable aspects of LMV has been the people. We've had incredible mentors who have guided us both formally through the program and informally through conversations, feedback, and support along the way. The willingness of members to share their knowledge and genuinely help each other succeed is something special.
Over the past year, we've grown from offering a handful of marketing services to becoming a comprehensive digital marketing agency that can truly help local businesses increase their visibility and grow. The training, community, and mentorship have played a huge role in that growth, and we're grateful to be part of it.
These guys know what they’re talking about, and they actually deliver what they promise! In fact, I would say they have over-delivered. They are passionate about giving as much as they can to empower us all to succeed! Thank you James, Jason and the Team!
This program is so amazing. The community, the training, the support, everything is top notch. We've been a part of a few different groups, but LMV TRULY delivers. We started the side-hustle thing in the rank and rent business, but did not find a lot of success despite working really hard at it. We stumbled along until we found LMV, and haven't looked back. It's awesome...The training helped us reframe how we were going about business, and gave us specific direction, mentors, and a lot of great people that all care about helping each other out. LMV is such a blessing, and is allowing us to dream big, as we are on our way with 8 recurring clients and counting, which is only possible with this course. If you are willing to do the daily work, LMV will reap huge rewards for anyone!
I watched the introductory video and decided to opt in as I am a serious online business seeker and want something sustainable to leave my 9/5. I received a call from Kelsey at the scheduled time. I mentioned to Kelsey that I had joined online businesses before of a similar nature to this one. I did not have a good experience with one in particular as it was grossly misrepresented. I expressed all of this to her and how I was disappointed with the outcome. At this point she said how different LMV was and how students were getting results. I needed to watch 1 more video as that was required before making a decision. We rescheduled a call for the next day. In the interim as I did not want to be stung again I sent Kelsey texts of what I required from her to make a decision. In my mind this is due diligence and anyone purchasing a business opportunity with any degree of intelligence would not just blindly jump in. The texts contained the following questions.
1) Why could I not find Miri Lenoff on Upwork on the world site as someone offering digital marketing despite Miri claiming that she was on there? (review on Trustpilot below this one)
2) I wished to receive access to the Facebook group to see how other members were going-this was denied in later correspondence from Kelsey. I was advised only paying members could access a free public forum like Facebook-obviously hiding something there.
3)The only person that I could speak to besides the claimed 4000 paying business owners was Kelsey -the salesperson. Surely someone in Arkansas USA who created an excellent business in Digital Marketing would like to share their success with someone in Adelaide Australia to further their excitement. People like to share their success! This is freely given! Kelsey said that as people weren't compensated financially that they wouldn't- that is utter garbage.
Think, if you were successful wouldn't you share it with others? if there was no competition from them?
3) I questioned the 3-day cooling off-(not legal in Australia by the way-its 14 days). Just something they made up. This business is targeted to would be escapees from the grind, like myself. How can you make a thorough decision after 3 days with work, family and other commitments?You would find it very difficult. You may not even receive a coaching call in that time.
4) People on Upwork are charging as little as $5 an hour for placing Google ads. How is a plumber up to his elbows in S### able to determine if the person on Upwork is not offering the same service as we if purchasing the course-but we charge $1000 + on a monthly basis. If I was the plumber, I wouldn't purchase!
Kelsey's response to these questions via text and then blocking my number was in short:
a) I was too skeptical
b) I am not coachable
c) she found me disrespectful.
My assessment of this response is:
a) She didn't like me questioning anything
b) Not coachable is just an excuse as I don't accept everything she says without a critique.
c) Disrespectful is transference of her crap on to me as she is upset that I didn't just jump in.
Finally, people buy courses like this because they WANT it TO BE TRUE. not because it is true. Do people want ads ? yes! will people pay you the amounts that LMV claim? Maybe, but very challenging to get that amount. Anyway, I think you're better off learning what's freely given online. If the owner wants to call me about this review. Not Kelsey-the owner I am happy to discuss. Kelsey has my number!
REBUTTAL:
I really can’t be bothered with anymore analysis or responding to the owners response below. But screenshots providing “ evidence “ can be doctored easily. I asked the owner for a call, he just brands me as “ “uncoachable”. It is a shame as if he did have the balls to phone , I may have removed the review. He mentions boundaries and professional relationships. The internet is the Wild West, always has been , always will be.
Yes my questions were probing . So many people out in the world have large credit card debts, regret and go back to 9/5 jobs full of disillusionment and contempt for all the liars on the internet. Maybe this is an exception, but lack of transparency and the 3 day cooling of with a $ 5400 purchase sent me running to the hills. Mirilenoff said “ page not found” on Google. Good bye LMV..
Reply from Local Marketing Vault2026-04-10
Hey Nigel,
Jason here, one of the program founders.
We appreciate the feedback. It’s clear you’ve been burned by other programs in the past, and we genuinely understand why that makes you skeptical.
We encourage due diligence; it’s important when making an informed decision. At the same time, there must be a reasonable balance between "due diligence" and the expectations placed on our team.
- Student Results (Miri / Upwork)
You mentioned not being able to find the student who left the review below yours, Miri, on Upwork. Her profile pulled up immediately for us.
Here is the direct link showing she is a real person who has successfully earned over $6,000 on the platform since joining: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/mirilenoff?referrer_url_path=%2Fnx%2Fsearch%2Ftalent%2Fdetails%2F~01dacd96507a08564b%2Fprofile
We also provided proof during your conversation, including her activity inside our private student community and screenshots of client payments. At a certain point, we have to trust the evidence in front of us.
- Facebook Group Access
You mentioned it’s a "free public forum," but it’s actually a private support community for our 7,800+ members. This isn’t about “hiding anything”; it’s about protecting our students’ time and privacy.
We speak with multiple prospects daily; if we let every caller into the group to "look around" and message our members, it would become a spam-filled distraction for our members trying to build their businesses. We protect our students' time and privacy.
- Speaking with Students Directly
Similarly, we do not provide direct contact info for our students. While many are happy to share success, it’s not reasonable to expect them to take calls from every prospective student.
That’s why we focus on public, third-party validated reviews and case study videos to ensure transparency without placing a burden on our members.
- The "3-Day Window" & Real Due Diligence
Our 3-day refund period is a standard, "no questions asked" full-access window.
This is the ultimate "look under the hood" where you can get inside, review content, see years of logged student wins, meet the coaches, and sit in on some of our 7 weekly live Q&A sessions.
For someone seriously evaluating the program, this is ample time to determine the quality for themselves.
- Upwork & Pricing Assumptions
Your concerns around pricing are based on assumptions, not experience inside our program. We don’t teach people to compete on $5/hour services; we teach positioning, value-based offers, and real-world results.
There is a massive difference between a low-cost freelancer and someone who delivers measurable results.
- The "YouTube" Argument
You’re right, you can find information on anything on YouTube for free. But information isn't a result.
People join us to cut through the noise, get the proven roadmap, and coaching support that YouTube simply cannot provide. If "free info" were enough, everyone would already be successful.
- On the Call Experience
To be clear, you texted our sales rep demanding to see their personal bank statements to "verify" their income. In no professional setting is it reasonable to ask a complete stranger for their private banking data.
We value transparency, but we also value professional boundaries. It became clear that no amount of proof would satisfy your concerns, and our role is to guide those who are open to learning, not to convince someone who has already reached a fixed conclusion.
Bottom Line
Since 2017, we’ve coached 10,000+ students and have nearly 1,000 verified Trustpilot reviews with a 4.6/5 star rating. We also maintain an A rating with the BBB. Our results speak for themselves.
That said, not every program is for every person, and that’s okay. We only work with people who are coachable and ready to move forward with a positive, professional outlook.
We wish you the best in finding something that aligns with what you’re looking for.
Joining this program has honestly been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career. It’s not just about learning digital marketing like ads, email marketing, SEO, or reputation management—it’s about understanding how to run a real business from the ground up. You’re taught how to think like a CEO, understand profit margins, and most importantly, how to deliver real results that keep clients coming back.
What really stands out is that everything you need is provided in a clear, step-by-step blueprint. I was able to land my first client within 1–2 months while still going through the training. But this isn’t something you can just watch and expect results—you have to go all in and actually apply what you learn.
The support system is also on another level. The mentors and community are incredibly involved and genuinely want to see you succeed. They work with you to build your business based on your goals, which makes a huge difference.
If you’re serious about making money online and becoming your own boss, this program gives you the tools, knowledge, and support to make it happen—but only if you’re willing to put in the work.
Opens up your eyes to prospecting and gives you the recipe for success...
I have been in marketing for a long time, but I was struggling with lead generation for my own agency. That's when I joined LMV and started to use Upwork. It took a while to get used to the platform and to get reviews, but people now contact me on the platform, which is incredible! I absolutely love the training and I recommend this program to all. It breaks things down easily. I've purchased way too many programs in the past, but this one is a good one. Plus, the people in the group are so welcoming and most people are starting from ZERO, so people don't feel embarrassed to ask for help. Definitely recommend!
If it didn't work, you didn't work it.
I have ZERO issue saying that joining this program is the best thing I've done for my career.
Yes, they teach you digital marketing (ads, email marketing, rep management, SEO), but more importantly, they teach you how to run a real online business.
They teach you the foundations of business.
- How to think like a CEO.
- What a profit margin is (and what a GOOD one is).
How to really get people results that'll keep them working with you.
In short: how to do GOOD business.
If your goal is to be your own boss and do it fully online, you could not go wrong by joining LMV. There's a reason they've been around for 8 years.
I 100% recommend this course if your serious about making money!
So I joined in 2023, and I landed actually my first client in one to two months while going through the training still. And my advice to anyone considering joining LMV is that they be 100% all in and determined to put in the work if they wanna actually make money cause this course shows you all the steps on how to make money and gives you the blueprint but you gotta take the action. It's not like any scammy guru courses that you take because you get everything that you need after paying just one-time payment. You don't have to pay anything else afterwards.
I have ZERO issue saying that joining this program is the best thing I've done for my career.
Yes, they teach you digital marketing (ads, email marketing, rep management, SEO), but more importantly, they teach you how to run a real online business.
They teach you the foundations of business.
- How to think like a CEO.
- What a profit margin is (and what a GOOD one is).
- How to really get people results that'll keep them working with you.
In short: how to do GOOD business.
If your goal is to be your own boss and do it fully online, you could not go wrong by joining LMV. There's a reason they've been around for 8 years.
I have tried many different avenues to get my business started. Once I found Jason and James's Local Marketing Vault, everything else is history.
They cover every detail you need to make this dream a reality and there is always someone there in your corner to assist. Best decision I have made for my agency.
I’m a newbie, but I’ve learned so much from the Local Marketing Vault. The support and knowledge you gain from the group is unbelievable. One of the best online business opportunities, in my opinion
Have not really gotten into a training video, but I sure like what I see so far, especially the people doing the training - it all looks super. Was introduced to the Marketing Vault concept of Digital Rental Assets when I was searching for how to start a drop-ship business a couple days ago and an add "popped up" from Josh Osborn's Digital Leasing, and investigated what they had to offer - did not care nor quite believe all aspects the folks that were presenting talked about (but yet very, very interested about the concept. So continued my search and ran across you folks and really liked the way you presented - I'm on board, will now look at the training video.
Excellent and precise proposal for a superb business
First of all, thank you for your time and effort. Muchly appreciated. I was in the heli-logging industry for 15 years, to oil patch to flying helicopters and driving long haul, and there was never enough $ coming in, so I have always wanted to start my own business. My brother in law started with nothing and is now a self made million air. I really like your business proposal and I felt comfortable with everything you bring to the table. Awesome.
My online career started with James and Jason at the Local Marketing Vault. I've since gone on to manage 8 figures in ad spend for clients, launch my own offers and take my income to new heights.
Forever grateful.