TRENT SOLES

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Building bridges that help local businesses thrive in their communities

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT ME

I asked ChatGPT who I am, and this is what I received.

( I'm just grateful social media didn't exist when i was in college...just sayin' )

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Trent Soles is a bridge builder—equal parts entrepreneur, artist, musician, and family man—on a mission to make meaningful connections that leave a lasting impact. With over 35 years in branding, marketing, and strategic partnerships, Trent knows how to help businesses grow. But for him, success isn’t just about sales—it’s about people.

He believes the most influential business owners are those who genuinely care for their community, and his work is focused on helping them build a business they can be proud of, without burning out. Creativity is in Trent’s DNA. Whether he’s playing drums, singing with his wife Michele and their growing family, or designing systems that simplify life for others, he brings a unique blend of heart and innovation to everything he does.

He’s the creative mind behind Local Lead Capture and BeLocal Southwest Columbus—platforms designed to help small business owners and families thrive. His coaching brand, The Unbridled Creative podcast, and upcoming book, Wild Horses, reflects his belief that the most powerful growth happens when people are free to run in their purpose.

Above all, Trent is a husband, father of four, and proud (and young:) “Pa Pa” to twelve grandkids. Family isn’t just part of his story—it’s the center of it. His personal mission is simple but profound: to build bridges of love and understanding that draw people closer—to each other, and to a joyful relationship with Christ. Whether he’s mentoring a business owner, leading worship, or dancing in the kitchen with his grandkids, Trent lives to create, connect, and inspire.

From helping a business grow, to bringing families and communities closer together, his mission is simple: to leave people better than he found them. If you’re looking for a trusted guide who leads with heart, creativity, and purpose—Trent is someone worth connecting with.

MY fAMILY

FAMILY

I never know what situations I may find myself in at any given moment. I like to leave "space" for good conversations:)

MICHELE & ME

Here's Michele laughing at one of my great dad jokes. They have now improved to be highly anticipated grandpa jokes:)

BELOCAL

Michele and I were just having fun creating a video for Belocal, focused on helping local businesses connect with new homeowners in targeted neighborhoods. It’s given us great insight into the current needs of local businesses.

LOCAL LEAD CAPTURE

Face it—local businesses need to capture leads the moment they’re interested. Everything else is guesswork. We love partnering with agencies who use our software to deliver real results for clients nationwide.

TRUST BRIDGE FRAMEWORK

The Trust Bridge Framework turns new leads into loyal connections by guiding them into a future partnership—building trust step-by-step through consistent, helpful, and authentic communication.

L-Card Connect

The L-Card Connect app simplifies follow-up by capturing leads instantly and automating personalized messages, helping you stay top-of-mind, build trust, and book more meetings—all from your phone in seconds.

THE UNBRIDLED CREATIVE PODCAST

Each week, The Unbridled Creative podcast offers listeners practical insights on building purpose-driven businesses through real conversations that inspire listeners to trust their unique design and embrace their calling with bold faith. Our guests are people we believe embody this message and you immediately came to mind. Hosted by Trent Soles and Laura Capes Terry