Start Your Business.
Grow Local Brands.
Start Your Business. Grow Local Brands.
Join a network of sales professionals across the United
States and Canada who empower communities and help
businesses stand out with local marketing solutions.
Join a network of sales professionals across the United States and Canada who empower communities and help businesses stand out with local marketing solutions.
18 Years in Business. 1,300+ Communities. 700+ BVM Publishers.
18 Years in Business. 1,300+ Communities. 700+ BVM Publishers.
As a Publisher
As a Publisher
You’ll support local businesses with print and digital marketing services, centered around a community magazine that builds visibility and strengthens local ties.
You’ll support local businesses with print and
digital marketing services, centered around
a community magazine that builds visibility
and strengthens local ties.
Marketing Solutions For Local Businesses
Marketing Solutions For Local Businesses
You’ll help local businesses build trust and recognition with a powerful mix of print,
digital ads, and online tools designed to work better together.
You’ll help local businesses build trust and recognition with a powerful mix of print, digital ads, and online tools designed to work better together.
Community Magazines
Offer professionally designed print ads that connect businesses to local customers in monthly neighborhood magazines featuring families, events, and stories.
Targeted Digital Ads
Sell display and social media ads that help local businesses get noticed online with expert support and easy-to-track results.
Online Presence Tools
Help businesses show up and stand out with listings management, review monitoring, and reputation tools in one easy-to-use dashboard.
Community Magazines
Offer professionally designed print ads that connect businesses to local customers in monthly neighborhood magazines featuring families, events, and stories.
Targeted Digital Ads
Sell display and social media ads that help local businesses get noticed online with expert support and easy-to-track results.
Online Presence Tools
Help businesses show up and stand out with listings management, review monitoring, and reputation tools in one easy-to-use dashboard.
Your Business, Powered By BVM
Your Business, Powered By BVM
No Startup Cost
Launch your business with no franchise fees or upfront costs, just your time and commitment.
Launch your business with no franchise fees or upfront costs, just your time and commitment.
Robust Training
From how it works to finding the right customers, we help you become a confident local marketing expert.
From how it works to finding the right customers, we help you become a confident local marketing expert.
Own Your Business
This isn’t a job. It’s your own local marketing business, built your way with flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
This isn’t a job. It’s your own local marketing business, built your way with flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
Ongoing Support
Get local mentorship, continued training, and dedicated support designed for the long-term success of your business.
Get local mentorship, continued training, and dedicated support designed for the long-term success of your business.
Limitless Earnings
Income is directly tied to your effort, consistency and drive. No earning limit potential, just opportunity.
Income is directly tied to your effort, consistency and drive. No earning limit potential, just opportunity.
Real People. Real Community Impact.
Real People. Real Community Impact.
Meet The Local Publishers Growing Businesses & Building Community.
Meet The Local Publishers
Growing Businesses
& Building Community.
Tom Leyden
Former Lead Sports AnchorTom came to BVM after a successful career as a lead sports anchor. He was impressed by BVM’s supportive model and strong focus on community impact. Having lived in his Massachusetts community for more than a decade, Tom values the chance to make a difference and loves seeing his sponsors build meaningful relationships.
Julia Smith
Former Marketing ConsultantJulia previously managed another magazine and worked as a part-time marketing consultant. Now the Publisher of two BVM magazines in California, she thrives as an independent business owner with dedicated support. Julia values BVM’s culture of encouragement and takes pride in helping her clients grow and gain recognition in their local communities.
MacKenzie Townsend
Former Physical Therapy AssistantMacKenzie was born and raised in Louisiana and now publishes her community’s magazine with BVM. A former physical therapy assistant, she was drawn to BVM’s culture, flexibility, and the chance to make an impact locally. MacKenzie finds it rewarding to connect with hardworking local business owners and showcase the value they bring to the community.
Vincent Olivieri
Former ISA-Certified ArboristVincent transitioned from life as an ISA-certified arborist to becoming a BVM Publisher in California, where he helps local businesses flourish. Inspired by the opportunity to create lasting success for his family, he thrives on building connections in his community. One of his proudest moments came when a client praised their digital campaign with BVM for transforming their business growth.
Nicole Marsh
Former Business Development ManagerNicole brings her love of storytelling and philanthropy to her role as a BVM Publisher in her home state of North Carolina. Formerly a business development manager, she joined BVM for the chance to own her own business. Nicole values being able to showcase families, build connections, and support the local businesses in her community.
Tony Bell
Former Gourmet Food ServerTony, a former gourmet food server, is now a proud BVM Publisher leading two Texas magazines. He brings hospitality instincts to local media: owning his schedule, spending more time with family, and building authentic connections. His favorite part of the role is watching local businesses grow through the relationships he helps create.
Do You Have What It Takes?
Do You Have
What It Takes?
Experience is a bonus, not a barrier. Our most successful Publishers come from all backgrounds,
but they share a few key traits. Here’s what we look for during the interview process.
Experience is a bonus, not a barrier. Our most successful Publishers come from all backgrounds, but they share a few key traits. Here’s what we look for during the interview process.
Entrepreneurial Thinker
Resilient & Driven Leader
Community Builder
Lifelong Learner
Clear Communicator
Challenge Seeker
Launch Your Local Marketing Business
In Three Simple Steps
Launch Your Local
Marketing Business In
Three Simple Steps
Apply
Fill out the form to easily apply for a local position in your area.
Fill out the form to easily apply for a local position in your area.
Meet
We’ll set up a call to explain the role, ask a few questions, and make sure it feels like the right fit for both of us.
We’ll set up a call to explain the role, ask a few questions, and make sure it feels like the right fit for both of us.
Get Started
We’ll help define your ideal market and guide you through training so you’re fully equipped to launch with confidence.
We’ll help define your ideal market and guide you through training so you’re fully equipped to launch with confidence.
FAQ
Is publishing a BVM magazine a part-time or full-time opportunity?
The Publisher role at BVM is best suited for individuals seeking a full-time business opportunity. While the model offers flexibility and autonomy, our most successful Publishers treat it as a full-time endeavor focused on long-term growth.
What is the income potential for a BVM Publisher?
Your income as a BVM Publisher depends on your consistent effort connecting with local businesses and helping them with their advertising goals. There’s no cap on earnings. Success is driven by your commitment, relationship-building, and focus on delivering value to your community.
Are there any startup costs or fees to launch a BVM magazine?
No. BVM is not a franchise, so there are no upfront fees or startup costs required to launch your own magazine. BVM invests in you, providing training, tools, and support so you can focus on building a successful business. We also offer performance-based bonus opportunities designed to help new Publishers gain early momentum. <br>
Publishers are responsible for their own general business costs (fuel, car, computer, office supplies, etc).
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a BVM Publisher?
A BVM Publisher’s daily responsibilities focus on building relationships with local business owners and selling print, digital, and other marketing services that increase visibility through consistent branding and messaging. You’ll also support the creation of your magazine. Content is written by a local writer, and BVM’s in-house team handles design and printing.
Do I need any publishing or sales experience to become a BVM Publisher?
No publishing or sales experience is required. Many successful BVM Publishers come from diverse backgrounds. These include former teachers, military veterans, and recent college graduates. We provide full training and support, so you can succeed regardless of your previous career.
How quickly can I launch my first BVM magazine?
Most new BVM Publishers launch their first magazine within 90 to 120 days. You’ll receive step-by-step guidance and support from our team to help you hit the ground running.
What kind of training and support does BVM provide to new Publishers?
BVM offers extensive support to help you succeed. This includes personalized onboarding and one-on-one coaching, ongoing sales and business training, access to a team of designers, writers, and marketers, and tools and systems to manage your magazine efficiently. You’ll never be building your business alone.
How do you choose the area for a new BVM magazine?
We work directly with incoming Associate Publishers to select a high-potential local community. Our proven distribution model ensures your magazine is launched in an area where it can succeed and make a strong impact.
Is Best Version Media too good to be true?
As a BVM Publisher, you operate your own local business and earn income by selling advertising to local businesses, not by recruiting others. Your success is based on your ability to build relationships in your community and deliver real marketing value through our print, digital, and online services.