About Maria Elena Duron

Founder, Smart Brand System™- Seen and Chosen with the human spark that sets you apart.

You Don’t Need Another Coach.

You Need a Guide Who’s Proven They Can Get You Found.

Most business owners work hard, serve well, and still struggle to be seen.
You’re not invisible because you lack talent or heart.
You’re invisible because the digital game changed and most “advice” is outdated, generic, or flat-out wrong.

I know, because I’ve spent the last 20+ years on the frontlines of search, AI, and small business visibility.
When Google needs a trainer, they call me.
When brands want to be trusted - not just followed -they come to me.

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EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

  • Certified Chief AI Officer (CAIO), National Google Trainer, International Speaker

  • Trained 18,600+ businesses - from Main Street shops to national brands

  • Featured by: Entrepreneur, U.S. News & World Report, Fox Business, and more

  • Delivered workshops and keynotes in 30+ states and 3 countries

Smart Brand System™ was built after years of seeing great businesses get left behind by shifting algorithms, marketing fads, and one-size-fits-all “audits.”

2.

What Makes Smart Brand System™ Different

I don’t chase every trend or algorithm update.
Everything I teach is anchored in Clarity, Visibility, Credibility, and Profitability - C‑VCP.
You get strategies, checklists, and training mapped to those pillars, so your business is seen and chosen by both people and platforms.

No more guessing.
No generic audits.
No “DIY and hope.”
Just expert guidance built on real-world experience and results.

3.

I grew up in a military brand with a milspouse small business family. I know what it’s like to be the best-kept secret working hard while others get the customers and the recognition.
My mission: Make sure that never happens to you.

Real visibility is built on trust, not just traffic.
AI is an opportunity, not a threat if you use it to amplify what makes you unmistakable.
The businesses that thrive are the ones who know where to partner with technology and where to keep the human spark at the center.

Why I Do This Work

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Who I Serve

  • Small business owners, service providers, ecommerce brands, and creators ready to get found, trusted, and chosen

  • Teams and leaders who want clarity, not just more advice

  • Entrepreneurs who are done guessing and ready for systems, not just sprints

Seen and Chosen

With the Human Spark That Sets You Apart

If you’re ready to move from invisible to unmistakable -
If you want real strategy, not just talk -
Let’s work together.

Start with Your Smart Roadmap™ for a personalized, expert-led plan.
Or join the Smart Growth Circle for ongoing support, community, and the latest strategies.

Media & Press

Maria Elena Duron and Smart Brand System™ have been featured, interviewed, or published by:

  • Entrepreneur

  • U.S. News & World Report

  • Fox Business

  • The Business Journal

  • Why I Social Podcast - National Social Media Institute

  • Founders Future

  • The Krista Escamilla Show

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