Karl Schwantes
Google Reviews Specialist
Male from Brisbane, Australia and speaks EnglishAvailable for Collaboration, Interviews in In-Person, Remote Formats
Local & Service-Based Businesses, Growth-Focused Entrepreneurs, Multi-Site & Scalable Organisations, Marketing & Brand Professionals.
Topics Discussed by Karl Schwantes
About Karl Schwantes
I am the managing director of Xennox Diamonds, a 48 year old second generation family jewellery business.
Having many years of experience in surprising and delighting his clients with stunning engagement and wedding rings, Karl saw an opportunity in 2020 to begin sharing his love of customer journey experiences with other small business owners.
Notably in 2020, I won the national award for the best customer experience in the My Business Awards 2020.
In June 2020, Karl founded My 5 Star Reviews also known now as (Reputable), a business dedicated to not only helping business owners craft their own remarkable client experiences, but to turn their testimonials into SEO powered Google Reviews.
I have worked with over 120 small businesses owners nationwide, to help them generate more than 1485 x 5 Star Google Reviews.
While this is an exciting prospect, what really drives me is my desire to make a real difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
In 2022, I launched my 10,000 smiles campaign.
The idea being that when something wonderful happens here and a client receives a Google Review, I make it possible for that smile to carry on in another part of the world.
This sets in motion in my dream of helping my clients generate 10,000 Google Reviews, which in turn creates 10,000 Days of education for women in the Philippines to pull themselves and their families out of poverty, which in turn brings another 10,000 smiles to theirs and their families faces.
Availability for Interviews
Weekdays only from 8am to 5pm Australia/Brisbane
Interview & Promotion Format
- Guest Form
- Pre-Interview Call
- Share Episodes
- Email Subscribers
Target Audience
Local & Service-Based Businesses, Growth-Focused Entrepreneurs, Multi-Site & Scalable Organisations, Marketing & Brand Professionals.
Why Invite Karl Schwantes as a Guest?
I help business owners turn their Google Reviews into a steady flow of warm leads, without spending a cent on ads, and in less than 10 minutes a day. What makes me different is that I didn’t start in marketing, I built a luxury retail business, Xennox Diamonds, where the focus was on creating unforgettable customer experiences. When the pandemic hit and we lost 97% of our revenue almost overnight, I realised something powerful: our Google Reviews were still driving sales. That insight became the foundation of a new business that’s now helped over 120 others generate more than 1,400 five-star reviews, and grow their leads in the process. But beyond the strategy, I bring something deeper. Every review my clients collect also funds a day of education for a young woman in the Philippines. We call it the 10,000 Smiles campaign. It’s about proving that business growth and social impact can go hand in hand. I love making complex ideas simple, sharing real stories, and giving audiences practical things they can act on right away. Whether we’re talking about visibility, customer loyalty, or making your competition irrelevant, I’ll show your listeners how to turn their existing happy customers into their best marketing asset.