Rising Costs. Fewer Customers. Now What?
- Taylor & Luke Riether
- Jul 5
- 2 min read
Rising Costs Are Crushing Local Businesses But Smart Marketing Can Save Yours

If you're running a small business in Central Florida right now, you’ve probably noticed a harsh truth:
Everything is getting more expensive, except your free time and peace of mind.
Let's look at the Rising Costs for a second and face the facts.
Rent is up.
Supplies are up.
Wages are up.

And yet somehow, customers are harder to reach than ever.
You’re not imagining it.
You’re not alone.
And most importantly, you’re not powerless.
The Real Cost of Doing Nothing
When expenses rise, most small businesses do the same thing: cut marketing.
And on paper, it makes sense. Ads can feel like gambling. Social media is a black hole. And hiring a big agency? Forget it.
But here’s the problem: if people don’t see you, they won’t buy from you.
When you stop showing up, you stop growing. And in a time when inflation is squeezing your margins, you can’t afford to be invisible.
The Shift: Don’t Spend More, Spend Smarter
At Light Inside Cinema, we specialize in one thing that works while you sleep: high-impact commercial video.
A good commercial doesn’t just make you look polished. It…
Tells your story the way your customers actually understand it.
Increases trust before you even pick up the phone.
Works 24/7 across your website, social media, emails, and ads.
Outperforms text-only marketing in nearly every category (including conversions and retention).
And the best part? We don’t waste your money trying to look “Hollywood.” We make your business real, relatable, and results-driven.
Why Central Florida Businesses Trust Us
We’re not just some fly-in creative agency. We’re locals.
We’ve worked with companies across Polk County, Winter Haven, Lakeland, and beyond small teams, tradespeople, nonprofits, and veteran-owned businesses. We understand that every dollar matters.
That’s why we take time to listen. To ask the right questions. To understand your product, your mission, and your people that way the story we create actually drives results.
Real Story. Real Strategy. Real Growth.
If you’ve never had a commercial made, or you’ve been burned by “boosted posts” and freelancers who ghost you after the first draft, we get it.
That’s exactly why we’re offering a completely free consultation which means no pressure, no obligation.
We’ll get to know your brand, your struggles, and your goals. We’ll even show you what a customized plan could look like. So you can see what’s possible before spending a dime.
And if you decide to move forward after the consultation?
You’ll receive 10% off your initial purchase as our way of investing in your growth.
Let’s Fight Back Against Rising Costs Together
You didn’t build your business just to watch it get buried by inflation and competition. You built it to serve, to solve, and to succeed.
Now let’s make sure people see it.
👉 Click here to schedule your free consultation No contracts. No pressure. Just one conversation that could change everything.
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