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In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I aim to stir the pot in yet another solo show by sharing a distinct and uncommon point of view (or five) in marketing.
I’ve never really understood the insane popularity of Simon Sinek’s ‘Find your why notion.‘ I mean, it’s been said before, right? Maybe even better. My why is: Why is that particular video so popular?!
Regardless, Marketers often make marketing too complicated anyway. Fun fact: complexity in marketing is just disguised incompetence. Chasing trends is a recipe for failure, and you shouldn’t just repurpose your content but make it purposeful.
I also draw special attention to the significance of customer experience as the true differentiator and the importance of measuring marketing effectiveness. Stick around for 10 minutes of me crossing the line between fact and opinion as I share all I learned in my experience in the industry in a few words of wisdom, all in one belief system that you can adopt to run your agency better.
Key Takeaways (Or What I Believe)
- Share a distinct and uncommon point of view about your business and its offerings to differentiate yourself in the market.
- Focus on solving your ideal client’s problems rather than just promoting your products or services.
- Create purposeful content and use marketing automation to personalize your interactions with customers.
- Build long-term relationships with customers and prioritize customer experience as the true differentiator.
- Measure the effectiveness of your marketing activities to avoid wasting time and money.
- Use data to gain insights and make informed decisions.
- Avoid unnecessary complexity in marketing and strive for simplicity and clarity.
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