← Back to Journal
Strategy · July 28, 2026
The Trust Equation: Why Presence Beats Promotion
We tested 2 cities for a UP-based machinery seller. City A: ₹50k ads. City B: ₹25k ads + 1 Present Me rep doing 15 visits. Result: City B closed 4.3x more revenue.
Why
Trust = proximity + frequency + social proof. Ads give frequency. A local human gives proximity and proof.
