At Green Grid Goblins, we’re not here for fluff. We’re here to dominate. Our mission is simple: to equip business owners and SEO professionals with proven, repeatable strategies to rank in Google Maps and organic search—and actually convert those rankings into real deals and revenue.
Whether you're an agency owner, local SEO specialist, or an entrepreneur ready to grow, our Monthly Mastermind is where you plug into actionable insights, case studies, tools, and a tight-knit community led by someone who’s walked the path.
👋 Michael “Mike” Merlino is a seasoned SEO expert and Google Business Profile specialist with over 21 years of experience as a hands-on small business owner.
Before “SEO guru” was a thing, Mike was already ranking businesses and generating millions of dollars in leads, particularly in competitive home service niches. His ability to blend CTR manipulation, brand building, and Google Maps domination has made him a recognized authority and trusted educator in the digital marketing world.
Mike’s edge comes from one key truth: he’s still a business owner. That means every tactic taught inside Green Grid Goblins has been battle-tested and built to produce real-world ROI—not just rankings, but revenue.
From revenue share partnerships to equity-based deals, Mike has helped scale businesses by focusing on what matters most: high-value local traffic, high-converting rankings, and sustainable growth.
This isn’t your average mastermind. We’re building a community of Goblins—gritty, data-driven, curious SEOs who want to test, learn, and win. Inside the Monthly Mastermind, you get:
You don’t need more theory. You need tested strategies, repeatable methods, and a crew that actually gives a damn. That’s what Green Grid Goblins delivers.