Crystal discusses why many contractors feel their marketing is random and ineffective, and provides practical solutions for creating a strategic, cohesive marketing plan that aligns with business goals.
• Marketing without strategy leaves contractors feeling unsettled and disorganized
• True marketing encompasses branding, advertising, content, and community involvement
• Many contractors have advertising plans but lack comprehensive marketing strategies
• Reactive marketing happens when you scramble for leads instead of planning ahead
• Plan marketing at least one quarter at a time with themes, tactics, budget, and creative elements
• Average ticket values and conversion rates must be tracked to evaluate marketing effectiveness
• Successful marketing requires both consistency of message and frequency of delivery
• Brand-forward (not tactic-forward) approaches create recognition and trust
• Different marketing tactics serve different purposes and should be measured accordingly
• Tracking and measurement systems prevent wasting money on ineffective marketing
• Marketing is “a game of chess that you sit down and never get to get up” – always evolving
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