WhirLocal Media Group

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Scale with AI, Automation, and Community-based Marketing

Running a small business or nonprofit isn’t easy, especially when you’re wearing ten hats and juggling tight budgets. If you’re tired of chasing the latest tech trends or trying to keep up with competitors who seem to have endless time and resources, you’re not alone. At WhirLocal, we get it, and we’ve built a solution just for folks like you who care about your community and your sanity.

WhirLocal is a positive, community-based media network designed to help local businesses and nonprofits scale with AI, automation, and community-based marketing, without losing the heart behind what you do. Whether you’re a service-based business, a storefront, or a mission-driven nonprofit, our tools are built to save you time, boost your visibility, and help you connect meaningfully with the people you serve.

We’re not just another directory or review platform. We’re a people-first alternative to big tech, offering real tools, training, and support for small teams who want to grow in smart, sustainable ways.

Our platform includes:

  • AI-powered tools that amplify your expertise, reduce busywork, and help you work smarter, not harder

  • Automation tools to streamline outreach, follow-ups, and everyday tasks

  • Content marketing features to help you share your story consistently and easily

  • Reputation tools to collect and promote real reviews from real customers

  • Local business directory listings to boost your visibility where it counts

  • A supportive network of values-driven business owners who get it

Let’s be real. You’re not looking for another shiny tool that overpromises and underdelivers. You want to get more done in less time. You want tools that help you scale, not stress out. That’s exactly why we built WhirLocal.

Our platform is designed to help you scale with AI and automation in ways that feel manageable and human. We’re here to amplify the expertise you already have, reduce repetitive tasks, and free up your time for what really matters: serving your community and growing your impact.

You don’t need to become a tech expert. You just need the right tools and a support system that gets what it’s like to run lean, wear all the hats, and still show up for your customers.

And here’s where community-based marketing comes in. Instead of chasing trends or spending big on ads, you can build trust through your real-world reputation, local visibility, and authentic storytelling. We help you stay consistent and connected without losing your voice or your values.

Sound like what you’ve been looking for?

Whether you’re starting small or ready to level up, we’ve got a plan that fits your budget and bandwidth. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees. Just tools that work, with real people behind them to help when you need it.

If you’re ready to scale with AI and automation while staying rooted in the values that built your business, WhirLocal is ready to meet you there.

Want to see how community-based marketing can help you grow without selling out? We’ll walk you through it step-by-step.

Let’s grow local, together.

Featured WhirLocal Reviews:

Ai Workshop

The idea of using AI in business sounded incredibly intimidating and frankly, I avoided it because of that. In only one hour, Tim and Pam explained how it works, where to get access to it and inspired me to start using it right away!

Ginger M. Aug 29th, 2025

Game-Changing Ai Training!

Tim and Pam recently taught an incredible class for our members on AI and how to apply it in real estate. They did a fantastic job breaking down complex topics, answering every question with patience, and tailoring their explanations to fit a wide variety Keep Reading of business needs. On top of that, they generously offered exclusive discounts to our members for their custom AI services. Whether you’re interested in learning how to leverage AI in your business or looking for expert services to streamline your work, I can’t recommend Tim and Pam highly enough. Their knowledge, professionalism, and willingness to support our members truly set them apart!

Priscilla J. Aug 28th, 2025

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Team Members

Tim Fahndrich

Co-founder & CEO

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Pam Fahndrich

Co-founder & COO

Elyssa Henry

Content Director

Nancie Cain

Content & Support Specialist

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