@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking A marketing strategy refers to a business's overall game plan for reaching prospective consumers and turning them into customers of the products or services the business provides.
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking The seven functions of marketing are 1.distribution, 2. market research, 3.setting prices, https://t.co/mNFYX7bYig, 5.product management, 6. promotional channels and 7. matching products to consumers. How all these engage with your brand.
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking Q7. How do you define marketing or marketing systems?
I had to google for this one, so I could sound smart!
A market system is the network of buyers, sellers and other actors that come together to trade in a given product or service.
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking Try as much as possible to balance these out. Itโs not easy, but it is worth doing I the long term. Connect meaningfully with your spouse/partner/children/parents/siblings/friends.
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking It is impossible to help others and be at your best performance if you are not eating well, staying active, getting enough sleep and other downtime, as well as having a strong social support. Burnout, and a disasterous personal life are not worth the chase for success.
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking With all the things a business owner has to focus on, what would you say is a must have priority?
Self-Care โ I liken this to when one is receiving a safety briefing before take-off. Remember those?
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking Ask existing customers to recommend the webinar to at least 3 in their network. Incentivise them for the effort. Sell like crazy with authentic follow-ups after the webinar. Always ask how you can help. Everyone needs a lot of help with a lot of things nowadays.
@iSpeakAfrica_@DeshunSpeaking When it comes to growing customers, what do you suggest for business owners?
One approach is to host free webinars. You donโt have to run them yourself. Get an expert to communicate on behalf of your business (this can be a strategic partner).