What Is Marketing Anyhow?

Marketing is the process of creating an environment in which sales can occur.

Marketing can be fun!

Do you like to talk to people?  Learn to talk in a way that shows people your business can actually help them.  Begin by listening.  Listen hard.  Don't think of the next thing you are going to say.  Unearth the needs of their business.  Ask sincere questions.  One of the best is, "How did you get into the business you are in?"

Do you like to post to FaceBook, LinkedIn, and other social media?  You have it made.  Tell people what your business is really selling.  Some business owners don't know the answer to this question.  Are you selling home security systems or peace of mind for homeowners?  Are you selling a fitness center or a way people can raise their own self-images?

Do you like public speaking?  Seek every opportunity to speak.  The topic does not need to be what your business does.  Your speech can be educational and fun and say nothing about your business.  People will like you, and people will seek you out.  Then you can tell them about your business.

Do you like to write?  Create a blog and link it to a website and to social media.  Write on a topic that interests you and that is related to your business.  Submit articles, essays, and interviews to the print media.  Editors are looking for good writing to publish.  You are not selling your business.  You are selling you.  You can mention your business with your name as the author of the piece.

My next blog topic will be your employees as marketing people.

My website is: www.youronlinemarketingresource.com.

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