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Harmonious At Lunch

Brandon Gano |
April 22, 2025

STOP Making These Common MARKETING Mistakes

Feeling lost in the marketing maze? For many small and medium-sized businesses, marketing often feels like guesswork—sprinkling money on various tactics hoping something sticks, unsure of where to invest or who to trust. If you’re tired of confusing advice and want a clear, practical path to marketing that actually drives business results, this conversation is for you. Join host Brandon Gano as he talks with Amber Gaige, a third-generation entrepreneur and marketing strategist with two decades of experience helping businesses find their footing and flourish.

Amber dives into the common pitfalls SMBs encounter, moving beyond the myth of overnight success from simply running ads. Discover why effective marketing must start with the end in mind, deeply understanding your operational goals and how marketing initiatives will support them. It’s not a standalone function but a crucial collaborator with your operations team. Learn why analyzing the entire customer journey, identifying potential disconnects between marketing messages and sales or service delivery, is essential before spending a single marketing dollar. Amber emphasizes the need to dissect what has worked (and what hasn’t) and ensure your online presence is strong and mobile-friendly in today’s digital-first world.

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