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182. Consistent Marketing and Business Balance with Jen McFarland

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This episode dives into the critical but often overwhelming world of marketing for entrepreneurs, particularly those who are neurodivergent. We explore practical strategies to avoid all-or-nothing thinking, ensure consistency, and build sustainable marketing plans.

Jen, now our Chief Marketing Officer with over 20 years in marketing and tech, shares invaluable insights on making your website customer-friendly, the importance of email marketing, and balancing multiple business tasks without succumbing to burnout. We also discuss the difference between sales and marketing, the pitfalls of trendy tools like Clickfunnels, and the need for simplicity and clarity in your marketing approach.

Join us as we uncover actionable tips, personal anecdotes, and the vital role of external support in overcoming marketing challenges to achieve business growth. Plus, don't miss out on our upcoming events and special offers to help you stay on track! Tune in to gain clarity, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose in your marketing efforts. Let's dive in!

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Timestamped overview:

00:00 Back after hiatus; revamped business for clients. 05:19 Focus on consistency and manageable actions in business. 07:29 Marketing is overwhelming due to complexity and uncertainty. 10:11 Former tester learned restraint; avoids unnecessary software testing. 15:21 A mentor helps overcome business barriers. 17:13 Made email series more personal and compelling. 20:44 Emotional attachment complicates personal tasks and marketing. 23:37 Clear priorities essential before pursuing marketing efforts. 26:37 Own your website; control your messaging effectively. 30:41 Sunil's success: charisma, networking, personal connections made. 36:03 Email marketing yields high returns for small businesses. 38:57 Prioritize and focus social media for small businesses. 40:20 Elon Musk's changes make account access difficult.

Meet Jen McFarland

Jen McFarland is the CEO & Principle Consultant at Women Conquer Business, a small business marketing consultancy in Portland, OR. Her most notable SEO accomplishment is increasing traffic by 250% for the City of Portland Revenue Bureau (yes, a tax agency!), using customer-centric design and content. Today, she helps service-based businesses increase leads through marketing and SEO strategy.

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