Your IE Business Deserves More Than Canva Templates and Hope
The Inland Empire is home to 4.6 million people. It's one of the fastest-growing regions in California. New restaurants, fitness studios, contractors, and service businesses open every week across Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Rancho Cucamonga.
But here's the problem: most IE businesses are invisible on social media. You're posting to Instagram twice a week, getting 30 likes from the same people, and wondering why nothing is happening. Meanwhile, a taco truck in Fontana just went viral on TikTok and now has a two-hour wait line.
That's not luck. That's strategy. And that's what we do.
Aslan Agency is a social media marketing agency that specializes in TikTok and Instagram for local businesses. We don't do generic "digital marketing." We create short-form video content that gets your business in front of the people who actually live near you and spend money.
Why TikTok Is the Equalizer for IE Businesses
Here's what most business owners in the 909 and 951 don't realize: TikTok's algorithm doesn't care how many followers you have. A video from a brand-new account can get 100,000 views if the content connects. That's not how Instagram or Facebook work. On those platforms, you're stuck paying to reach people who already follow you.
TikTok rewards content, not clout. For IE businesses competing against LA agencies with bigger budgets, that's a massive advantage.
The numbers back this up. According to Sprout Social's 2025 benchmarks, local business TikTok content averages 2-5x higher engagement rates than equivalent Instagram posts. And the cost per lead on TikTok ads for local services runs 40-60% lower than Google Ads in most markets.
Your customers are already on TikTok. The question is whether they're finding you or your competitor.
2-5x
Higher engagement on TikTok vs Instagram for local businesses
40-60%
Lower cost per lead on TikTok vs Google Ads for local services
50%
Lower cost-per-hire using social media vs traditional job boards
Industries We Work With in the Inland Empire
🍽️ Restaurants and Food Businesses
The IE food scene is blowing up, and TikTok is the reason. From birria tacos in San Bernardino to Korean BBQ in Rancho Cucamonga, the restaurants that are packed every weekend almost always have one thing in common: someone filmed a video of their food that went viral.
We help restaurants create the kind of content that triggers that "I need to go there" response. Menu reveals, behind-the-kitchen content, customer reaction videos, chef stories. Not stock photos with a Canva filter.
Food content is consistently the highest-performing category on TikTok, and IE restaurants are sitting on a goldmine of untapped content.
🔧 Home Services and Contractors
If you're a contractor, plumber, electrician, or landscaper working across Corona, Temecula, or Moreno Valley, TikTok might be the last platform you'd consider. But educational content from tradespeople is one of the fastest-growing categories on the app.
"Here's what your plumber isn't telling you" gets millions of views. Before-and-after transformations of kitchens, bathrooms, and backyards perform at 3x average engagement. And the best part? This content positions you as the expert, so when someone in your area needs the work done, you're the first name they think of.
We film, edit, and post for you. You keep doing the work you're good at.
💪 Fitness Studios and Gyms
The IE has a massive fitness community, from CrossFit boxes in Riverside to boxing gyms in Ontario. Transformation content, workout clips, and trainer spotlights are some of the highest-performing content types on both TikTok and Instagram Reels.
We help gyms and studios build a content engine that brings in new members without spending thousands on Facebook ads that stopped working two years ago.
📦 Logistics and Warehousing
This one surprises people, but hear us out. The IE is the logistics capital of the West Coast. Over 200,000 people work in warehousing and transportation here. If you're running a logistics company, staffing agency, or distribution business, TikTok is becoming the best recruiting tool available.
"Day in the life" warehouse content, employee spotlights, and behind-the-scenes operations videos help with employer branding and attract workers who are already on TikTok. Companies using social media for recruiting report 50% lower cost-per-hire compared to traditional job boards.
How We Work
1
Discovery Call
Free, 15 minutes. We look at what you're doing now, what's working, what's not, and where the biggest opportunities are. No sales pitch. If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you.
2
Strategy
We build a custom content plan based on your business, your audience, and what's actually performing in your industry on TikTok and Instagram right now. Not last year. Right now.
3
Content Creation
We handle the filming, editing, and posting - including on-site content shoots across the 909 and 951 area codes. We also manage your Instagram Reels, Stories, and feed.
4
Optimization
We track what's working, double down on winners, and cut what's not. Monthly reports show you exactly where your money is going and what it's producing.
Why Aslan Agency
Most marketing agencies in the IE offer "social media management" as one of 15 services on their website. They'll post a graphic to your Instagram three times a week and call it a day.
We're different. TikTok and Instagram content is all we do. That focus means we're better at it than generalist agencies, and we stay on top of platform changes that most agencies don't even notice until months later.
We're based in Southern California and work with businesses across the Inland Empire. Whether you're off the 10 in Ontario, near the 15 in Rancho Cucamonga, or down the 215 in Murrieta, we'll meet you where you are.
📈 Results Speak for Themselves
We've helped IE businesses go from invisible to booked out. Real results from real local businesses - ask us about case studies on your discovery call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does social media marketing cost?
Our packages start at $1,500/month for small businesses. That includes content strategy, creation, posting, and monthly reporting. We also offer one-time content shoots and consulting sessions if you want to handle posting yourself but need better content.
We're a small business. Is TikTok really worth it for us?
Short answer: yes. TikTok's algorithm gives small businesses a reach advantage that doesn't exist on any other platform. You don't need 10,000 followers to get 100,000 views. You need one good video. We've seen brand-new accounts hit six figures in views within their first month.
Do you handle Instagram too?
Yes. We repurpose TikTok content for Instagram Reels and manage your full Instagram presence (feed posts, Stories, highlights). The two platforms complement each other and we make sure your content works on both.
Can we meet in person?
Absolutely. We regularly meet with clients across the Inland Empire. Coffee meetings, office visits, walk-throughs of your business. Sometimes the best content ideas come from seeing how your business actually operates in person.
Ready to Stop Being Invisible on Social Media?
Show us your worst-performing post. We'll tell you exactly why it didn't work and what would - 15 minutes, no pitch.
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