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    Liftoff Local

    A small, senior team that punches above its weight.

    We're not a 200-person agency. We're a tight crew of marketers, operators, and builders who chose to bring corporate-level strategy home to the businesses that need it most — the local ones.

    Why Liftoff Exists

    Local Businesses Deserve Better Systems

    SYSTEM
    Website
    SEO
    Advertising
    CRM
    Email
    Social

    Most local businesses don't have a marketing problem — they have a systems problem. They're running disconnected tactics: a Facebook page here, a half-built website there, maybe some Google Ads with no tracking. None of it talks to each other.

    Meanwhile, national franchises are running coordinated systems — SEO feeding content, content feeding email, email feeding retention — all wired together. That's the gap.

    We built Liftoff to close it. To give a family-owned HVAC company in Bellefontaine the same marketing infrastructure that a Fortune 500 brand takes for granted — without the Fortune 500 budget.

    From Big Brands to Main Street

    Our Journey

    The journey that shaped how we think about marketing.

    Architects

    Leadership

    People who build the strategy.

    Lexi Ripperger — Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Liftoff Local

    Lexi Ripperger

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    Lexi Ripperger

    Lexi Ripperger

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    Lexi spent her career in rooms most small businesses never see — leading TikTok-era social strategy at Bath & Body Works, building full go-to-market launches for Columbus Brewing Company, and scaling a multi-market agency to $850K. She brought it all home to Bellefontaine because she believes the best marketing shouldn't be reserved for Fortune 500 budgets.

    Before Liftoff
    Bath & Body Works • Columbus Brewing Company • Orbit Media Group

    Loveland, OH
    Bellefontaine, OH
    Growth StrategyClient PartnershipsBrand Development
    MacKenzie Lange — Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Liftoff Local

    MacKenzie Lange

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    MacKenzie Lange

    MacKenzie Lange

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    Financial-economics grad turned marketing data nerd. MacKenzie connects campaigns, numbers, and business strategy to show what's actually working — and yes, she's also the one answering billing questions. MacKenzie focuses on the business side of Liftoff. She helps guide company strategy, manages financial oversight, and ensures clients always know exactly what they're paying for and why. From contracts and invoicing to operational planning and team coordination, she keeps the company running smoothly behind the scenes. Her approach is simple: if the numbers make sense and the systems are clear, the business can grow with confidence.

    Before Liftoff
    Operations & marketing systems architecture

    Wapakoneta, OH
    Bellefontaine, OH
    Financial StrategyOperationsClient ExperienceBusiness Systems

    Operators

    The Team

    People who run the system.

    Hailey Buck — Business Development at Liftoff Local

    Hailey Buck

    Business Development

    Hailey Buck

    Hailey Buck

    Business Development

    First voice you hear when you reach out to Liftoff. Hailey connects with local business owners to understand what they need and matches them with the right growth plan. Born and raised in Bellefontaine.

    Bellefontaine, OH
    Bellefontaine, OH
    SalesOutreachPartner Relations
    Kennedy Beair — Customer Success at Liftoff Local

    Kennedy Beair

    Customer Success

    Kennedy Beair

    Kennedy Beair

    Customer Success

    Keeps every client relationship on track. Kennedy manages onboarding, reporting, and ongoing communication so businesses always know what's working.

    Waynesfield, OH
    Bellefontaine, OH
    OnboardingReportingClient Communication
    Denis Qyra — SEO + Strategic Content at Liftoff Local

    Denis Qyra

    SEO + Strategic Content

    Denis Qyra

    Denis Qyra

    SEO + Strategic Content

    Technical SEO specialist and content strategist who builds the content systems that help local businesses rank and convert.

    Tirana, Albania
    Cincinnati, OH
    Local SEOContent StrategyTechnical SEO
    Summer Szaz — Customer Success at Liftoff Local

    Summer Szaz

    Customer Success

    Summer Szaz

    Summer Szaz

    Customer Success

    Keeps client relationships thriving. Summer manages onboarding, communication, and ongoing success so every partner feels supported.

    Loveland, OH
    Cincinnati, OH
    OnboardingClient CommunicationPartner Success

    How We Actually Work

    Three Phases. One System.

    Built to compound.

    Phase 1

    Listen

    We start by understanding your business, your market, and what's actually happening with your current marketing — no assumptions.

    Phase 2

    Diagnose

    We audit every channel, every touchpoint, every gap. Then we map exactly where leads are falling through the cracks.

    Phase 3

    Build

    We build the connected system — SEO, content, automation, ads — wired together so every piece compounds on the last.

    Not Your Typical Agency

    Built Different on Purpose

    We built Liftoff to be the opposite of everything we didn't like about agencies.

    Typical Agency

    • Cookie-cutter playbooks for every client
    • Junior account managers running your campaigns
    • Long contracts, vague reporting
    • Tactics without strategy
    • Treats your business like a ticket number

    The Liftoff Approach

    • Custom growth systems built for your market
    • Senior strategists on every account
    • Month-to-month, transparent dashboards
    • Strategy-first, then execution
    • Treats your business like our own

    Help Build the Future of Local Marketing

    We're looking for sharp, self-starting people who care about local businesses and want to do meaningful work without the corporate overhead. Marketers, designers, developers, strategists — if you want to build something real from Ohio, we want to hear from you.

    Common Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    4 questions

    Want to work with us?

    We'd love to learn about your business and explore how Liftoff can help you grow.