Round Rock isn’t just growing. It’s humming with business energy. Walk around downtown and you’ll see the results of people planting roots and building things that matter. Among them is Bill Combes, the founder of No Time For Social, a digital marketing agency with deep roots in Round Rock and a name that came straight from the mouths of his customers.
Bill recently sat down with Bryan Eisenberg on the Rock Solid podcast to talk about his journey from a New York native to Kansas weather nerd to Texas entrepreneur and why listening has been the secret to his success.
You’ll want to hear this.
Bill started in weather tech. His first big idea? Take hard-to-read hail maps and overlay them on Google Maps so roofing companies could actually use the data. That shift from friction to function turned his side hustle into a multimillion dollar business. It also taught him one lesson that’s followed him since:
Where there’s friction there’s opportunity.
But there was a cost. Burnout hit hard. The business was booming but he wasn’t doing well. So he sold his stake, took a breather, and listened again. This time it wasn’t weather clients. It was roofers telling him they had “no time for social.”
He named his next company after that phrase. And then he built an agency around clarity, action, communication, and accountability. Four values that guide everything they do.
That’s not a marketing gimmick. That’s the reality. No contracts. Clients stay because results speak louder than promises.
What makes No Time For Social stand out in a sea of agencies?
It’s not fancy tech or trendy ads. It’s relentless clarity. Real communication. And being accountable every single day.
Their average client sticks around for 42 months. That’s not normal. That’s what happens when you treat customers like partners.
And this isn’t just for roofers. They work with nonprofits, credit unions, beauty schools, and small businesses across Texas and beyond. But the heart of it? It’s still in Round Rock.
So why Round Rock?
According to Bill, this city has laid the groundwork for entrepreneurs to thrive. The city, the chamber, the people, they care. And that care shows up in leadership, infrastructure, and the kind of community where you’re not just a business owner, you’re a contributor.
Bill gives back. He’s on the board of the Round Rock Chamber and the YMCA. And he’ll tell you plainly. If all you’re doing is grinding in your business you’re missing the bigger play.
You’ve got to plug in. Serve. Listen.
That balance. Work. Life. Service. It’s why he stayed. Why he’ll keep building here. And why others should too.
What’s the one thing Bill would tell every business owner?
Ask your team: “If you were me what’s one thing you’d change about the business right now?”
It sounds simple but it’s powerful. Because great business isn’t built in a vacuum. It’s built in community with your team, your customers, and your city.
If you’re a Round Rock business owner and you’re feeling like there’s “no time for social” maybe it’s time to talk to the team that built a business around exactly that.
And if you just want a peaceful place to think, Bill’s favorite Round Rock gem is Old Settlers Park. He lives a hundred yards away and rides his bike through there almost every day.
That’s Round Rock. That’s balance. That’s business done right.
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Transcript:
From Weather Maps to Marketing: A Conversation with Bill Combes of No Time For Social
Host: Bryan Eisenberg
Guest: Bill Combes, Founder of No Time For Social
Podcast: Rock Solid – The Round Rock Business Leaders Podcast
Starting in Round Rock
Bryan:
So how’d you end up here in Round Rock?
Bill:
Two New Yorkers in Round Rock, huh? I came through Kansas. I went to KU and served in the Air National Guard. I was starting a weather business back in the 90s. We had two products: one sent weather alerts to pagers, and the other, called Hailat, sold weather data to roofing companies.
We were the first to overlay storm data on Google Maps. That made a huge difference. We turned it into a multimillion dollar company and made the Inc. 5000 list.
The Power of Listening and Simplifying
Bryan:
You simplified something complex. What were people using before?
Bill:
PDF maps. Clunky and hard to use. I read Blue Ocean Strategy and realized we needed to create our own space. I started building Google Maps versions, and roofers loved it. First sale was $199. Within four years, we went from $300K to $3.2 million.
Finding the Next Chapter
Bryan:
You walked away from that business. Why?
Bill:
Burnout. Weather never sleeps. In 2010, after my son was born and storms were constant, I sold my stake and took a corporate job. But clients kept asking for help with Facebook ads. They’d say, “I’ve got no time for social.” That became the name of the new business.
No Time For Social is Born
Bill:
I started running ads for some of my old roofing clients. Word spread. Before I knew it, No Time For Social was a real agency. One of my former competitors even invested in it.
Work-Life Balance and the Round Rock Advantage
Bryan:
You’ve mentioned balance a few times. What is it about Round Rock?
Bill:
Infrastructure. Leadership. A partnership between the city and the Chamber. It keeps people like me here. I moved here in 1997 when the population was around 53,000. Now we’re over double that. Round Rock built a foundation for growth, and it’s paying off.
Giving Back to the Community
Bryan:
You’re active with the Chamber and the YMCA. Why?
Bill:
You can’t spend every waking hour inside your business. I give back because it brings balance and perspective. I’m now the Vice Chair for Entrepreneurship at the Chamber. Been on that committee since the beginning. I also serve on the board at the Y. This community gives so much—it’s only right to give something back.
What Makes No Time For Social Different?
Bryan:
Let’s talk business. What sets your agency apart?
Bill:
Communication. Clarity. Action. Accountability. Those four things are everything. We don’t lock people into contracts. Our average client stays for 42 months. Our first client has been with us 11 years.
We’re not trying to be huge. We’re trying to be the best. It’s not about flash. It’s about results, relationships, and daily contact.
Clients and Niches
Bryan:
Are you just working with roofers?
Bill:
Far from it. We work with beauty schools, nonprofits, credit unions—everything from Fort Bragg Credit Union to local shelters like Hope Alliance. We’re looking to grow our nonprofit portfolio in 2025. If they’ve got no time for social, we’re their team.
One Big Lesson for Business Owners
Bryan:
You’ve had a long journey. What’s your one big lesson?
Bill:
Ask your team: “If you were in my shoes, what would you change?” That one question can change your whole business. Your team has the answers. You just have to ask.
A Round Rock Gem
Bryan:
What’s your favorite Round Rock spot?
Bill:
Old Settlers Park. I live a hundred yards north of it. I ride my bike through there almost every day. It’s peaceful, it’s close, and they’re about to do a major upgrade to it.
Bryan:
Thank you, Bill. Your story is a perfect example of what makes Round Rock special. It’s about community, relationships, and showing up.
Bill:
Thanks, Bryan. Let’s keep building this together.
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