For years, I operated as a top-rated digital consultant on a major freelancing platform. I helped hundreds of businesses scale, racked up 5-star reviews, and built a comfortable life.

Then, on a random Tuesday, I woke up to a blank screen. The platform had terminated my account. No explanation, no appeal, no way to access my client list or my reputation.

In one second, my income went to $0.

Why? Because I was building my house on someone else's land. I didn't own the infrastructure; I was just renting it.

I realized that thousands of local business owners—Plumbers, Roofers, Detailers—are in the exact same trap. They rely on Angi, Thumbtack, or Facebook for their livelihood. If those algorithms change, their phone stops ringing.

I founded StoutGrowth to ensure that never happens to you. We don't sell 'leads' you have to beg for. We build Infrastructure that you own, so no one can ever turn off your water.