In this video, I dive into the essential marketing strategies I use to keep business thriving during slower periods, like January and February.
I discuss the critical role of tracking leading and lagging indicators to measure marketing performance effectively:
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Leading indicators: Metrics like website traffic, conversion rates, and social engagement, which help predict future outcomes.
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Lagging indicators: Results like customer acquisition costs and revenue growth, which provide a retrospective look at success.
If your business is under $3-4 million in revenue, I emphasize focusing on direct response marketing over brand marketing. I also highlight several cost-effective, actionable tactics to consistently drive l
Leads, including:
- Optimizing Google My Business for local search visibility.
- Engaging with your audience via social media and community groups (especially on Facebook).
- Creating YouTube content to establish local authority.
- Leveraging SEO to improve search rankings and repurposing content to maximize reach.
By strategically stacking marketing efforts, you can lower customer acquisition costs and maintain long-term business growth, even during quieter months.
π‘ Key takeaways:
- Understand and use both leading and lagging indicators to drive decisions.
- Focus on direct response strategies that yield measurable results.
- Leverage low-cost marketing channels to increase visibility.
- Build trust and brand awareness in your local market through consistent content and community involvement.
π Watch the full video to learn how I craft a marketing plan that keeps the momentum going, no matter the season!
Chapters:
- [00:00:03] - Introduction and Welcome
- [00:00:10] - Understanding Seasonal Slowdowns
- [00:00:34] - Importance of Sales Trend Analysis
- [00:01:32] - Measurable Marketing with Indicators
- [00:02:15] - Understanding Leading and Lagging Indicators
- [00:03:00] - Planning Marketing Campaigns
- [00:05:00] - Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies
- [00:10:00] - Stacking Marketing Efforts for Maximum Impact