Our Story

Built in Ohio.
Built for Ohio.

We're not a national agency with an Ohio office. We're an Ohio agency — period. Every client we serve is a local business we're proud to grow.

Columbus Ohio skyline
Who We Are

We Started With One Client and a Spreadsheet.

In 2014, Ryan Callahan ran his first Google Ads campaign from a Cleveland apartment for a local HVAC company. The results were immediate — and the business was born.

We built Buckeye Digital on a simple belief: small businesses deserve the same quality of digital marketing as the big guys. No bloated retainers, no confusing reports, no excuses — just results.

Today we're a team of 12 specialists serving 500+ Ohio businesses across Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and beyond. Every single one of us lives and works in Ohio.

What We Stand For

Our Values

Results First

We measure success in revenue, leads, and growth — not likes, impressions, or vanity metrics.

Ohio Roots

We live and work here. We understand Ohio markets, Ohio customers, and what it takes to win locally.

Small Business Focus

We built our agency for the businesses that need it most — local shops, service providers, and growing brands.

Radical Transparency

You get plain-English reports, real numbers, and honest assessments. No smoke, no mirrors.

Our Journey

10 Years of Growth.

2014

Founded in Cleveland with one client — a local HVAC company.

2016

Expanded to Cleveland and Cincinnati markets. Hit 50 active clients.

2018

Launched dedicated paid ads division. Crossed $1M in managed ad spend.

2020

Helped 40+ Ohio small businesses survive and grow through the pandemic.

2022

Surpassed 300 clients served. Opened second office in Cleveland.

2024

500+ clients. $12M+ in ad spend managed. Still 100% Ohio-focused.

The People

Meet the Team.

Every specialist on our team is Ohio-based, results-obsessed, and dedicated to growing local businesses.

Tony
Cleveland, OH

Tony

Founder & CEO

Built his first Google Ads campaign for a Cleveland plumber in 2012. Watched it triple their calls in 30 days. Never looked back.

Let's Grow Your Business.

Join 500+ Ohio businesses that trust Buckeye Digital to deliver real results.