DGAbout · DG Marketing
An operator, not a salesperson.
I'm Donovan Gates. I don't just advise on local marketing — I run a business that lives and dies on it. That's the whole difference.
Built from running a real local business
I'm the founder of DG Marketing, and the general manager and a part owner of Elevations Dispensary here in Colorado Springs. When Elevations went recreational, it was starting almost from scratch online — under 200 Google reviews and no real presence on the map.
So I built the system to fix it: a steady, honest review engine, a fully optimized Google Business Profile, accurate listings, and local content that actually matched what people searched. The store grew to 2,209 reviews at a 4.9 rating and consistent top map-pack placement for its category — against bigger competitors with bigger budgets.
That's the experience I bring to other local businesses. When I tell you something will move the needle, it's because I've watched it move mine. And when something won't, I'll tell you that too — which is usually the part people aren't used to hearing from a marketer.
You deal with me directly. Not an account manager, not a junior, not a ticket queue. Month-to-month, with a clear plan and honest monthly numbers.
Donovan Gates — Founder, DG Marketing · Colorado Springs
Under 200 reviews to 2,209 at a 4.9 rating — the proof I did the thing I'm selling.
Elevations Dispensary, figures from its Google Business Profile as of November 2026. Donovan is GM and part owner.
Common questions
Who runs DG Marketing?
Me — Donovan Gates, the founder. I'm also the general manager and a part owner of Elevations Dispensary in Colorado Springs, where I built the review and local-search system behind its 2,209 reviews at 4.9 stars. You work with me directly.
Why work with a solo operator instead of a big agency?
You get the person who actually does the work and has run a local business on local search — not an account manager or a junior. The advice comes from what moved real numbers, and you get honest monthly reporting, including the months that don't look great.
What areas do you serve?
Colorado Springs and the surrounding area — Fountain, Monument, Falcon, Manitou Springs, and Security-Widefield. I'm local and happy to meet in person.
Let's see where your local marketing stands.
Tell me about your business and I'll send a short list of what's costing you calls — within one business day. Free, no obligation.
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