AI Receptionist
Answers calls and captures opportunities while you’re working.
You'VE GOT
enough
crap to do.
WE HANDLE THE
NJ DIGITAL
MARKETING & AI
AUTOMATION.
Automate your small business and leave the website design,
local lead generation, and automated customer follow-up to us
—serving growth-minded businesses throughout
North Jersey and the Jersey Shore.
BIG BRANDS HAVE DEPARTMENTS
Small Businesses Deserve A Team
You shouldn't have to be the marketing department, receptionist, salesperson, customer service rep, and IT manager all at once.
That's why we build websites that work as hard in the real world as you do. Every site comes equipped with AI Employees, online booking, business systems, automations, and marketing tools that work together like another member of your team.
HOW WE HELP YOUR BUSINESS
Three Ways to Work with Small Ball
Whether you need another team member, a new website, better Google rankings, or a partner to help your business grow, we'll help you find the right solution.
I NEED ANOTHER PERSON
ON MY TEAM
Hire an AI Employee
Add an AI Employee that answers questions, books appointments, qualifies leads, supports your customers, and more!
I NEED TO FIX OR BUILD SOMETHING
Start a Project
From websites to CRM's (customer databases) to automations and marketing, we build the tools and systems your business needs
I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME GROW
Join The Growth System
Monthly packages combine website build, strategy, marketing, AI employees, systems, and reporting to help you scale and grow.
Meet Your AI Team
The Teammates You Always Wished You Could Afford.
Real help with the calls, follow-ups, scheduling, and customer stuff that eats up your day.
You don’t need more software to babysit. You need help answering missed calls, booking appointments, following up on estimates, requesting reviews, and keeping customers from slipping through the cracks.
That’s what your AI Team is built to handle.
Stop Missing Calls
Follow Up Faster
Get Your Time Back
Meet the AI Team ↓
Coach is online
Built for the Work That Gets Missed
AI Employees That Actually Get Work Done.
Answer calls, follow up with leads, book appointments, request reviews, and keep customers moving—without adding more to your plate.
Customer Success
Follows up with customers and keeps every job moving.
Review Manager
Turns happy customers into more five-star reviews.
Small Ball Coach
Helps your team find the right next step for the business.
AI Scheduler
Books appointments and confirms the important details.
BUILT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
PROJECTS
Whether it's a new website, better Google rankings, a CRM, automation, or a landing page, we build practical and affordable business tools that help you attract more customers and work more efficiently.
Website Design
Modern websites with built-in tools to attract customers, generate leads, and work as hard as you do to grow your biz. If your current site is not automated, this is a gamechanger!
Lead Generation & CRM
Lead generation and a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) systems that capture opportunities, nurture prospect, and turn more conversations into customers.
Custom Bots & Automation
Custom AI bots built for you with automated workflows to handle repetitive tasks, answer questions, and keep your business moving even when you're off!
SEO & Google Reviews
Local SEO and reputation tools that improve visibility, build trust, and help customers find your business. Max out your business profile on Google and AI platforms.
E-Mail & SMS Marketing
Email and SMS text marketing campaigns that will strengthen relationships, increase sales and engagement, and keep your business top of mind.
Ready to Get More Leads And Get Your Time Back?
Let's discuss your vision and our expertise to take your business to the next level. You deserve a bot of your owns that works alongside of you (and even when you're off!).
PUT YOUR WEBSITE TO WORK
The Growth System™
A website is only as valuable as the tools behind it.
Most sites are launched, then left alone. Your's shouldnt be.
We believe your website should become one of the hardest-working members of your team.
That's why our Growth System combines AI Employees, CRM, online booking, automations, marketing, and continuous optimization into one connected business system that grows with you.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
YOUR BUSINESS DESERVES A GAME PLAN
We'll spend about 30 minutes learning about your business, what's working, what's frustrating, and where you'd like to grow. We'll also talk about AI in plain English—what it can do, what it can't, and whether it makes sense for your business. If we can help, we'll show you how. If not, you'll still leave with ideas you can put to work.
GARDEN STATE SPECIALISTS
AREAS WE SERVE
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RIDGEWOOD
Van Neste Square
Oak Street
MONTCLAIR
Montclair Arts Plaza
Bloomfield Avenue
CLIFTON
Tick Tock DIner
Route 3
ABOUT US
Two Decades of
MARKETING Excellence
Founded in 2017, Small Ball Marketing helps local businesses compete with the same marketing principles used by some of the world's most recognized brands. Our experience includes award-winning work with Nike, Virgin, and Zuni Cafe, Advent Construction along with speaking engagements at PR Week, Marketing for Excellence, and the American Baseball Coaches Association.
We're builders at heart. From construction sites and restaurant kitchens to boardrooms and marketing teams, we've learned that results come from showing up, solving problems, and doing the work. Expect rolled-up sleeves, practical advice, and occasional light swearing (NJ born)..
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why us choose us?
BIG-BRAND EXPERIENCE.
SMALL-BUSINESS HUSTLE.
We've worked with global brands, local businesses, coaches, restaurants, contractors, and startups. The common thread? Every client needs more customers, more time, and fewer headaches. We combine proven marketing strategies with practical, roll-up-your-sleeves execution that actually gets done.We specialize in small businesses and emerging brands.
Make More Money With More Leads
Add power Google tools to your website & max out SEO
Get Your Time Back
Automate busy work that steals your nights & weekends
Work With One Trusted Partner
One team handles your website, marketing & automation
Client Stories
STORIES FROM OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Our old website looked really great, but it didn't do anything for us. The forms in the CRM for future proposals and the missed-call / text-back back with AI has been amazing.
Rafael Guzman
General Contractor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
The automation bots are pretty freaking cool. We've saved a ton of hours and got new business with the missed -call, text back feature. Highly recommend!
Bob Boyer
Plumber
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
These guys (and gal) kick ass. We’ve been using Small Ball for over a year to handle our CRM. The platform itself is highly reliable, but what really sets them apart is their tech stack. The AI Employee is handling 90% of our booking. Mark, Mike & Darcey trained our "new employee" to handle inbound leads and scheduling.
Michael Cook
Crane Home Remodeling
TRUSTED TOOLS. PROVEN EXPERIENCE
Certified on the platforms we recommend. Experienced with tools that help local businesses grow.
Big-brand marketing strategy & tools for Small-business hustlers & DIY'ers.
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