A Simpler Life. A Smarter Business. Until Marketing nearly ruined everything
After decades of building businesses, Gary wanted something calmer: a solid, local service business that gave him time, freedom, and control. Just Drain Surveys was meant to be that. But thanks to wasted ad spend and broken promises it nearly wasn’t.
Until we stepped in.
10x
MONTHLY ROI
£2K
MONTHLY ORGANIC TRAFFIC
£25
COST PER LEAD (£500 PPJ)
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HOW IT WENT DOWN THE DRAIN
Even Google Couldn’t Save It. That’s When He Called Us.
After the first agency failed him, Gary figured he’d go straight to the source.
When Google offered to take over his ad campaigns, it seemed like a safe bet. But results didn’t change. Leads were low. Costs kept rising. And he was stuck spending money just to stay visible.
He wasn’t chasing growth for growth’s sake. He just wanted a business that supported his lifestyle. Simple. Steady. Smart. But the marketing machine was doing the opposite - draining his time, energy, and money.
Then one day, he passed our office. We sat down, looked at what wasn’t working, and offered to fix it - for free. Because we knew how much better things could be.
Their Vision + Real Problem
He Didn’t Want to Scale. He Just Wanted a Business That Worked.
Gary’s goal wasn’t complicated. He didn’t need to go viral, take on staff, or build a marketing empire. He just wanted his phone to ring, the right clients to find him, and to never feel like he was wasting his time or money again.
But every agency he’d worked with treated his business like a campaign test. Ads got clicks - but no ROI. His budget stayed flat - but results never improved. And no one was talking about long-term growth - just keeping the lights on.
He didn’t want a quick fix. He wanted a plan that worked without him having to keep guessing and spending forever.
THE TURNING POINT
We Built him a Smarter System. Not a Bigger Bill.
Gary had one clear issue: if he ever stopped paying Google, he disappeared. The agency and even Google themselves were treating his £500/month like a donation. No results. No accountability.
- Rebuilt his ad campaigns for short-term results and quick ROI
- Designed a fast, search - optimised website that converts consistently
- Launched a long-term SEO strategy to reduce ad dependency over time
- Set up full conversion tracking so he could see exactly what was working
- Built trust-based marketing that reflected his goals—not an agency’s sales target
We knew the answer wasn’t just “run better ads.” It was building a system that gave him visibility forever - not just when he paid for it.
"The 30 days after working with Ashby were the busiest I’ve had in years. From there, everything changed."
And from that point on, everything just clicked.
The pressure was off. He wasn’t guessing anymore. Gary could finally see what was working, trust the process, and plan ahead with confidence.
The calls kept coming, the Google Ads stopped draining him, and his SEO momentum meant he was now winning leads even while sleeping. No more gambling. Just smart, sustainable growth - on his terms.
RESULTS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
SIMPLER LIFE & SMARTER BUSINESS = NOW ACHIEVED
In just 18 months, Gary’s SEO traffic value has gone from £0 to over £2,000/month - without increasing his original ad budget. He’s still only spending the same £500/month - but getting four times the value.
The strategy? Ads generate leads now, SEO replaces them over time. Every year, he gets better results without paying more. He’s now closing high-paying jobs, knows exactly where every lead comes from, and best of all, he’s finally got the freedom the business was meant to give him.
10x
MONTHLY ROI
£2K
MONTHLY ORGANIC TRAFFIC
£25
COST PER LEAD (£500 PPJ)
hear from Gary just drains director
“I’ve dealt with agencies for over 20 years. Ashby are a breath of fresh air. For once, someone actually delivered.”
A breath of fresh air. I’ve dealt with agencies for more than 20 years and none have come close to Ashby Digital. I was wasting money with poor results - even Google couldn’t help me.
After 30 days working with Ashby, I had the busiest month I’ve had in years. SEO has skyrocketed, my website looks amazing, and I finally know my marketing’s in good hands.
are you struggling with marketing?
Still Spending Money and Getting… Nothing?
Maybe you’ve trusted Google. Maybe you’ve hired an agency. Maybe you’re doing everything right but your phone still isn’t ringing. That was Gary’s story. But now? He’s getting more leads than ever, has complete visibility on ROI, and isn’t stuck feeding the ad machine just to survive.
DONE-FOR-YOU DISCOVERY SESSION
Trusted by biz OWNERS who were tired of marketing that didn’t work.
Most business owners don’t need more marketing - they need the right strategy.
In your Done-For-You Discovery Session, we’ll uncover:
What’s been holding you back, show you what’s working in your space, and highlight the exact opportunities your business is missing.
We back everything with real-world examples, competitor insights, and a plan tailored to your goals.
No fluff. No pressure. Just clarity, value, and a path forward.
discover WHAT'S holding you back
We’ll show you what’s actually holding you back with live insights, real competitor data, and brutal truth (the really helpful kind).
discover the revenue YOU'RE missing
WHAT'S working in your industry
leave with clarity and zero pressure
No pressure. No sales traps. Just honest insight, expert advice, and a clear view of what your business is missing & how to fix it.
BEFORE THE WINS THE STRUGGLES WERE REAL
These Aren’t Just Success Stories
They’re Turning Points.
Before the testimonials and results, there were messy backstories. Websites that didn’t convert. Ads that didn’t work. Ambitions that felt out of reach. These case studies capture the pains businesses were having with us and on how we fixed them all.
