QFF: Lean Marketing's Managing Director reveals how he transformed small business marketing, driving millions in revenue with a 25-member team. Uncover his secrets to creating successful strategies, metrics, and messages. (Episode 556 - Allan Dib)

In less than 20 minutes a week, we'll introduce you to an expert or business owner with deep experience in what they do. Grow you, grow your team, grow a small business. In this episode of Grow A Small Business, host Michael Denehey interviews Allan Dib, Managing Director of Lean Marketing, about his journey to creating successful marketing strategies that have generated millions in revenue. Allan shares insights on essential metrics like lifetime value and cost of acquisition, and discusses how clear messaging and understanding your target market can transform your business. Tune in for actionable tips to enhance your marketing plan and drive business growth. Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners: Define Your Target Market Clearly: Identify and understand your ideal clients in detail to tailor your marketing efforts effectively. Aim to be so specific that you can recognize your target audience in daily interactions.

Focus on Lifetime Value and Cost of Acquisition: Calculate the lifetime value of your clients and the cost of acquiring them. Aim for a cost of acquisition that is a fraction of the client's lifetime value to ensure profitability.

Develop a Solid Marketing Strategy: Before diving into tactics like ads or website changes, build a comprehensive marketing plan. Use it as a blueprint to guide your actions and ensure alignment with your business goals. Our hero crafts outstanding reviews following the experience of listening to our special guests. Are you the one we've been waiting for?

Craft a Compelling Message: Your marketing message must resonate with your target audience. Avoid amplifying a weak message – ensure it's clear and appealing before investing in widespread promotion.

Leverage Data and Metrics: Regularly track and analyze key metrics such as click-through rates, bounce rates, and conversion rates. Focus on metrics that reflect business outcomes, like lifetime value and cost of acquisition.

Continuous Improvement: Regularly revisit and refine your marketing plan based on performance data and client feedback. Adapting and improving over time will help you stay relevant and competitive.

One action small business owners can take: One action small business owners can take is to download and complete the "One Page Marketing Plan" available on Allan Dib's website. This simple, single-page framework helps clarify your target market, message, and strategy, providing a focused approach to guide your marketing efforts and improve business results. Do you have 2 minutes every Friday? Sign up to the Weekly Leadership Email. It's free and we can help you to maximise your time. Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. 👇

Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Marketing is not about throwing random tactics against the wall; it's about having a clear strategy and plan – Allan Dib The most important metrics to track are lifetime value and cost of acquisition; everything else is secondary – Allan Dib Your marketing message should be so compelling that your ideal clients feel like you're speaking directly to them – Allan Dib