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Q4 is almost here 😰 … I always found it the most stressful time of year as a startup marketing leader. Between scrambling to hit end-of-year goals and negotiating 2025 budgets, the pressure was on, and there was never enough time to get it all done. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗙𝗢, 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱! Join me for a free, 30-minute lightning lesson on Mastering 2025 Marketing Budget Negotiations, where I’ll share three practical strategies to help you navigate these discussions with confidence: 1️⃣ Speak the CFO’s Language  2️⃣ Structure Your Ask for Success  3️⃣ Invite Debate on Key Assumptions This hands-on, practical session is designed to give you the confidence you need for 2025 planning. You’ll also leave with a free Google Doc template to guide your budget discussions. Register here to join on Friday, September 27, at 12:30 p.m. EST (all registrants will get access to the recording). Tag a friend or colleague in the comments to join you! https://lnkd.in/eTCSV-tk

📢 Exciting News for Alaskan SMB Owners! 🌟 After reading Gary Vaynerchuk's latest book, "Day Trading Attention," and it’s a game-changer! No matter where you are in your marketing journey, Gary's advice can transform your business. Inspired by his principles from "Jab, Jab, Right Hook" and his new book, I've written an in-depth article specifically for Alaskan SMB owners. 🔍 Article Title: Winning in the Alaskan Marketplace: Leveraging Gary Vee’s "Jab, Jab, Right Hook" and "Day Trading Attention" Strategies for SMB Success In this piece, I talk about: ✅ The power of delivering value before making the ask

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Is this your marketing budget? Bad coverage. Spread way too thin? Learn a better way this week: (https://hubs.li/Q02lr0Rv0) Fact is, most materials company executive doubt the effectiveness of their marketing to generate growth. And they probably have a poor results in the rear-view mirror to back up that view. Result? 🔪 Razor thin budgets. 🐄 With spend on ineffective sacred cows that executives won’t let go of. (tradeshows, anyone?) What if we told you that the budget you have today could generate attributable growth? 🎯 And in order to get that growth your have to focus it on ONE THING. Find out what on Thursday. (https://hubs.li/Q02lr0Rv0) Register to get a playback of Thursday’s workshop. and follow us for more insights.

Senior Marketers: This is a must read. The author argues against the popular approach of setting your marketing budget as a fixed percentage of last year's revenue, calling it a "very bad idea." Instead, the article suggests prioritizing the purpose of funds rather than the source and treating marketing as a strategic investment rather than an expense. Don't miss out on this insightful read. If you don't have an AdAge subscription, feel free to reach out to me for help accessing the article. #marketing #budgeting #strategy #investment

How do you go from being a small business owner to a multimillion-dollar mogul? Look no further than Impact Advisor, Abe, who grew his practice from $2.5M FIA in 2014 to rounding out 2023 with $87M in new assets! He became a financial celebrity in his market and now has the time and resources to be a CEO who works on his practice instead of in his practice. This kind of growth starts by knowing what makes you the most money. Our ROI Tracker is an easy-to-use tool that gives a detailed view of how and where your marketing is working. Get a peek into the different verticals we track with our advisor partners and how we calculate returns on individual marketing funnels! Click below to download your complimentary ROI Tracker Preview and start tracking success like Abe’s 👉 https://bit.ly/47yS1Qk

We’re excited to launch 🚀 our Marketing Budget Calculator! With this tool, business owners and marketing leadership can answer a handful of questions to get a marketing budget estimate that: ✅ Prioritizes ROI, ✅ Caters to sales goals, and ✅ Addresses market competition. Click here to start calculating! https://lnkd.in/eG-v8hER

Partnership. Question is, do you have a QUALITY Partnership? Found a good article that shared some of the TOP qualities in a Successful Partnership: Open Communication Accessibility Flexibility Mutual Benefit Measurable Results I see so many times as I connect with more potential partners, I uncover that their current partners offer things out of box. I know my story isn't out of box, it's genuine. And, so is yours! You deserve more, so let me show you how. Abe is a real story, and MY team takes pride in creating brands about your story. YOUR STORY MATTERS #nobodybetter #abeisreal #investinyourself #marketing #annuities #radio #tv #opportunity #yourstorymatters

I spent hours allocating my marketing budget effectively. Tackling common challenges, like balancing costs and ROI, wasn't easy. Remember, every effort counts! 💪 With a dedicated team of virtual assistants and a free success manager, you can maximize your impact. Sign up now to get started! 🌟 #MarketingTips #SmallBusiness

Are you planning the marketing budget for the financial year 2024 - 2025? Here's your guide to strategic allocation!   In today's dynamic business landscape, smart allocation of resources is key to marketing success. Whether you're a startup aiming to scale or an established brand seeking growth, crafting a well-thought-out marketing budget is paramount.   Remember, effective marketing budget planning is not just about the numbers—it's about leveraging resources strategically to drive meaningful results and achieve your business objectives.   Ready to elevate your marketing game? Start with a well-planned budget today! www.av-pro.in #MarketingStrategy #BudgetPlanning #DigitalMarketing