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Branding is More than you Think!

Leave a Comment / J's Ramblings / By Jack Zenert

Branding: The Identity and Emotional Connection Behind Your Marketing Branding isn’t your logo.Branding isn’t your colours.Branding isn’t your business name, slogan, or clever tagline. Branding is: what people think you are how they feel about you why they choose you instead of someone cheaper Branding lives inside the customer’s mind.You don’t control it directly.You influence it through consistency. Branding is the emotional reason people trust you. 3.1 Branding as the Foundation A strong brand: shapes your marketing messages guides the tone of your offer builds trust before they ever buy sets expectations reduces friction in every sales moment Think of branding as the “personality” […]

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Jan 12 2025

Friends in Low Places Lead to Great Results

The first time I heard Garth Brooks croon about having “friends in low places,” I was driving my GMC half-ton along the backroads of the flats in hay season. We were heading to help a neighboring farmer whose baler had broken down just as the weather was turning. By sundown, we had the his baler working and brought ours over and helped him get the hay done that night. That wasn’t charity. That was simply farmers helping out a neighbour! The Hidden Power of “Unlikely” Business Alliances In today’s hyperconnected marketplace, we’ve somehow forgotten what every small-town business owner inherently understands: your competition isn’t

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Nov 4 2024

Loyal Customers Just Keep Coming Back $$

Leave a Comment / Internet Tools, J's Ramblings, Local Marketing, Marketing Basics / By Jack Zenert

Ever notice how some businesses have lines out the door even on random Tuesday afternoons? Meanwhile, others with seemingly identical products struggle to attract repeat visitors? The difference isn’t just product quality—it’s customer loyalty strategy. The Loyalty Advantage: Why It Matters More Than Ever Let’s talk numbers that will make you sit up straight: acquiring a new customer costs 5-7 times more than retaining an existing one. And a mere 5% increase in customer retention can boost profits by 25-95%. But the real magic? Loyal customers don’t just come back—they become your most powerful marketing force. When Sarah, a boutique owner, analyzed her customer

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Oct 14 2024

Perception MATTERS – When Everything Matters!

Leave a Comment / J's Ramblings, Marketing Basics / By Jack Zenert

This is a follow up from an earlier Blog Post > In Marketing – Everything MATTERS! Have you heard the saying, “You can’t control everything?” Some things are just out of our hands—whether it’s the location of your business, the state of mind of your client or the state of the economy. While you might not be able to control these factors, you can control how they’re perceived. That’s where the magic of marketing comes in. Control the Narrative through Perception Let’s start with perception. If your business is in an area that’s not the most glamorous (saying it nicely.. lol) that’s not the

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Sep 24 2024

Unlock Your Business with These Lead Magnet Ideas!

Leave a Comment / Ag Marketing, J's Ramblings, Marketing Basics / By Jack Zenert

Every business knows how important it is to attract new customers! One of the best ways to do that? Lead magnets! These sweet deals draw in folks and turn them into loyal clients. Let’s jump into some fantastic ideas that’ll have customers flocking to your door! 1. Exclusive Discounts for Newbies Everyone loves a good deal, right? Offer a special discount for first-time visitors. Picture this: your cozy coffee shop gives a 25% off coupon on their first drink for signing up. They get a deal, and you get their email. It’s a win-win! 2. Free Samples or Trials Let potential clients try before

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Aug 24 2024