Welcome to my corner of the interweb (Yes, I’m that old)! I’m Noel Garcia, a B2B SEO Specialist and local lead generation expert in Jacksonville, Florida. My journey into digital marketing is unique, driven by a passion for change, growth, and financial freedom.

My Journey

Early Career and Education

In my earlier college days, I worked at Outback Steakhouse for four years. During that time, I also attended and graduated from Tulsa Welding School. However, the recession in 2009 made it difficult for newly graduated students like myself to find employment because businesses were looking for candidates with years of experience. But how does a new graduate gain years of experience? My point exactly. So that brought me back to the predetermined career all Filipino parents tend to sway us into, the medical field 🤣

Noel Garcia Tulsa Welding School in 2009
Tulsa Welding School Intake: Day 1 (2009)
Tulsa Welding School Graduation 2009
Tulsa Welding School Graduation: With My Dad

Transition to the Medical Field

Unable to find work in welding, I continued in the restaurant industry until I discovered a course in polysomnography (sleep medicine). At that time, it was relatively easy to get into and the barriers to entry were not as strict as they are now. After completing the course, it took me a month to land a technician position, then became a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with over 11 years of experience.

Noel M. Garcia sleep medicine credentials (RPSGT) from the BRPT website
My Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Credential (RPSGT) from BRPT

While this role allowed me to help patients achieve better sleep health, I eventually hit a glass ceiling in my income. The only way to earn more was to work more hours, often on night shifts, which took a toll on my circadian rhythm and overall well-being. People don’t realize that your world is completely flipped upside down on your work days. You go to work when people are going home, you’re working when people are asleep, and you’re going to bed when people start their day. Doing that for 11 years, I was completely drained and lost motivation. Something had to change… I deserved more and I needed a skillset that could not only benefit my job but also myself.

Finding a New Path

After nine years in the medical field, I started feeling unaccomplished and needed a new challenge that could also provide additional income. This led me to digital marketing and SEO. I took a comprehensive course in digital marketing, SEO, and PPC, taught by Seth Jared, who has since become one of my mentors. Through his guidance and expertise, I landed my first job in digital marketing in 2022.

Noel Garcia Offer Letter from KoMarketing in 2022
2022 KoMarketing Offer Letter (Acquired by Walker Sands)

Transition to Digital Marketing

I’ve now been in the digital marketing and SEO industry for two years (and counting). I started as an SEO Content Marketing Analyst and quickly advanced to become an SEO Specialist. My experience spans local lead generation and SEO, and I now work exclusively in the B2B sector, serving industries such as cybersecurity, technology, marine, financial technology, and more.

Watch my journey into digital marketing with Seth here (From Graveyard Shift 💀 to $60K Remote Digital Marketing Job 😎):

What I Do

At noelgarcia.com, my mission is to help businesses gain more visibility and increase their income through practical and effective SEO and content marketing strategies. Whether you’re looking to start a blog, a personal brand, or optimize your website for better search engine rankings, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Why Work With Me?

  • Expertise in SEO: With a solid understanding of the latest SEO strategies, techniques, and tools, I can help your business, brand, or side hustle climb the search engine rankings.
  • Content Marketing: Crafting compelling and engaging content is my expertise, I can ensure your message reaches and resonates with your target audience and ideal customer.
  • Analytical Approach: My medical background equips me with a unique analytical mindset which allows me to develop data-driven strategies that deliver results.
  • Client-Centered Mindset: Just as I prioritized patient care, I prioritize my client’s needs by offering personalized solutions tailored to your business goals.

Giving Back

Now, my goal is to share my SEO knowledge with others to help grow brands and businesses. Whether it’s a personal brand, corporate brand, personal website, side hustle, or more, I’m passionate about teaching and empowering others to succeed.

Let’s Connect

I believe in the power of collaboration and I’m always excited to connect with like-minded people and businesses. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, need advice, or if you’re interested in working together to achieve your digital marketing goals.