267. Hey Solopreneur! If Your Marketing Isn’t Working, Listen To This...

Ever feel like you’re doing “all the right marketing things” but still not getting clients? This episode tackles that exact frustration head-on.

If your posts are getting likes but not leads…if you’re busy with content but not booking calls…or if you’re wondering whether to pivot or quit altogether, this conversation cuts through the noise. We break down why niching down matters more than you think, how vanity metrics quietly sabotage your progress, why strategy must come before tactics, and what actually moves the needle for most solopreneurs: real human connection.

This is your reminder that it’s not about doing more marketing, it’s about doing the right marketing.

EPISODE FAQs

Why am I marketing consistently but still not getting clients?
In most cases, the issue is not effort but alignment. Common problems include targeting an audience that is too broad, unclear positioning, focusing on vanity metrics instead of real conversations, and relying on tactics without a cohesive strategy. Effective marketing requires clear audience definition, strong messaging, and activities that lead directly to trust-building and sales conversations.

What matters more than social media reach or engagement for solopreneurs?
For most solopreneurs, direct conversations with ideal clients are more impactful than reach, impressions, or virality. One-on-one interactions, referrals, networking, and relationship-building consistently outperform high-volume content when it comes to generating qualified leads and clients.

What’s the difference between marketing strategy and marketing tactics?
Strategy defines the overall direction: who the target audience is, what positioning will resonate, and what outcome the marketing should achieve. Tactics are the specific actions used to execute that strategy, such as posting on LinkedIn, running ads, attending events, or sending emails. Without strategy, tactics become scattered and ineffective.

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