Listen "Taylor Smith Guest Expert Session: What to Focus On When Marketing Feels Overwhelming"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode, Steff Bolton and Taylor Smith discuss the overwhelming nature of marketing for business owners. They emphasize the importance of understanding your 'why', identifying your target audience, and setting realistic goals. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal development, self-care, and the need for consistency in marketing efforts. Taylor shares practical strategies for overcoming overwhelm, including the use of future letters for goal setting and the importance of taking breaks to prevent burnout.Marketing can feel overwhelming due to the noise and options available.Understanding your 'why' is crucial for effective marketing.Identifying your target audience helps in focusing marketing efforts.Clarity in messaging is essential for connecting with customers.Niche marketing can be beneficial, but broad targeting has its place too.Setting realistic and measurable goals is key to progress.Personal development plays a significant role in business success.Finding the right marketing channels is important for reaching your audience.Consistency in messaging reinforces brand recognition.Taking breaks and practicing self-care can prevent burnout. 00:00 Introduction to Marketing Overwhelm03:07 Understanding Your 'Why' in Marketing06:05 Identifying Your Target Audience09:06 The Importance of Personal Experience in Marketing11:58 Niche Marketing and Its Misconceptions15:05 Setting Realistic Goals for Marketing17:49 The Role of Consistency in Marketing20:56 Finding Joy in Marketing23:56 Overcoming Marketing Overwhelm31:54 The Power of Future Letters34:20 Exploring Authenticity in Business37:56 Finding Your Marketing Strategy41:33 The Importance of Consistency and Patience46:22 Managing Overwhelm and Burnout52:28 Embracing the Learning Journeymarketing, overwhelm, business strategy, target audience, goal setting, personal development, messaging, niche marketing, consistency, self-careDon't forget to give us a follow on InstagramCheck out our websiteEmail us if you'd like to be interviewed on a future episode, or have a topic suggestion you'd like us to cover:[email protected] If you'd like to find out more about The Streamline Suite, and which areas of our services you and your business could benefit from, please email us at [email protected] InstagramFacebookWebsite
More episodes of the podcast Streamline & Shine with Steff Bolton
Guest Interview with Abigail Mills
29/09/2025
Stop Hiring for Hands When You Need a Brain
22/09/2025
Guest Interview with Helen Thacker
04/09/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.