In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, host Crystal Waddell chats with marketing consultant RJ Licata, founder of Me First Marketing. 

RJ shares his journey from corporate marketing roles to entrepreneurship, diving deep into the importance of prioritization, strategy, and betting on yourself in today's fast-paced business environment. 

Whether you're navigating the world of SEO, building a brand, or just trying to focus your resources as a small business owner, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to elevate your marketing game.

Key Takeaways:

1. Strategy Over Tactics: Understand the "why" behind your marketing campaigns to ensure all efforts align with business objectives.
2. Ruthless Prioritization: Focus on the most impactful projects and eliminate distractions, even if it means "killing your darlings."
3. Betting on Yourself: Building confidence and leveraging personal strengths is essential for long-term success.
4. Building Owned Assets: Ensure your business has a strong foundation of owned channels like websites and email lists to withstand platform changes.
5. Offline Presence Matters: Tailor in-person engagement to your business goals, from networking to local events.

Memorable Quotes:

• RJ Licata: "The real challenge for small business owners is not in executing a campaign; it's knowing which campaigns not to execute."
• Crystal Waddell: "SEO is about taking up as many places on the search engine results page as possible—dominate your digital footprint."
• RJ Licata: "Your marketing should be asset-driven and channel-agnostic."

Listener Action Items:

1. Evaluate Your Marketing Strategy: Identify whether your current efforts are aligned with your business objectives or if you’re stuck in a cycle of tactics.
2. Practice Ruthless Prioritization: List your ongoing projects and campaigns; determine which ones bring the most value and cut the rest.
3. Expand Your Network: Reconnect with dormant professional contacts or join a local business group to enhance visibility and support.
4. Audit Your Digital Footprint: Ensure your brand is visible across multiple channels and claim your name on emerging platforms.
5. Contact RJ for Strategy Support: Visit MeFirst.Marketing or connect with RJ on LinkedIn for personalized guidance.

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