Marketing studio · San Luis Obispo · Central Coast California

Marketing built to stack.

Websites that convert, ads that drive ROI, and SEO that keeps your business visible.

I help businesses grow with a more personal, hands-on approach — combining thoughtful strategy, clear communication, and measurable results. Based in San Luis Obispo.

15+
Years in
Google
Certified
Michael Venia performing live with Carbon City Lights
Who's behind the work

I'm Michael.

Fifteen years in digital marketing and Google Certified. I build the sites, run the campaigns, and turn the data into decisions that drive proven growth. Most engagements grow outward from a website rebuild — SEO, paid ads, and analytics layer on after.

Based in San Luis Obispo, not far from Downtown SLO. Most clients are across the Central Coast, with a few scattered around California and out of state.

Alongside the marketing work, I master records at Venia Mastering Studio and play guitar in Carbon City Lights.

Case study · Paid ads

Over ten years of consistent returns.

One of my long-term clients has trusted me with their paid search for over ten years. Q3 2025 returned $80,530 on $7,270 in spend — an 11× ROAS — which is roughly what a steady quarter looks like for them.

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$80,530
Revenue, Q3 2025
$7,270
Ad spend, Q3 2025
11×
Return on ad spend

Reviews.

Reviews pulled directly from Google. If you want to leave one, or see the rest, you can head there directly.

"Michael has built two websites for us now and we couldn't be happier. The website layouts are very nice, modern, and easy for our potential customers to use."

Jasper La Fein
Google Review

"We're so happy with how our website turned out. It's been a huge help to get our business ranked higher on our local Google search. Great communication through the process."

North Coast Junk Removal
Google Review

"From conducting a detailed SEO audit to enhancing the overall design, he transformed my site into something far more polished and user-friendly. The difference is noticeable."

Kirrin Bereznak
Google Review

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