{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6723fcba0e172486e45c5517/68dc3c5dd5c8a1f9b30ec7c7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Real Cost of Marketing in 2025 and How We're Cutting It | EP50","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6723fcba0e172486e45c5517/1759263693271-319e1b01-fce6-4b15-a1d6-c40512402312.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Feeling like your marketing costs are rising but sales are dropping in 2025?</p><p><br></p><p>In this video, I share real stories from my real estate and cleaning businesses about how we handle higher marketing expenses, fewer quality leads, and lower sales conversions. </p><p><br></p><p>Learn simple ways to save money on marketing like using cheaper direct mail options, improving online ads, and focusing only on what works best.</p><p>I also explain how to find better customers faster and why cutting your marketing budget can actually hurt your business. </p><p><br></p><p>If you want easy-to-follow marketing tips to grow your small business, get more leads, and improve profits, this video is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and join me on the journey to smarter marketing and business success!</p><p><br></p><p>Website: 🤝</p><p><a href=\"https://www.devinramos.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.devinramos.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 - Introduction</p><p>00:45 - Host Introduction and Topic Setup</p><p>01:09 - Overview of Business Models (Real Estate &amp; Cleaning)</p><p>02:12 - Marketing Cost Increase and Impact</p><p>03:54 - Lead Quality and Conversion Decline Effects</p><p>06:41 - Strategies to Reduce Marketing Costs</p><p>10:03 - Exploring Alternative Direct Mail Methods</p><p>11:56 - Agency Outsourcing and SEO Efforts for Cost Efficiency</p><p>13:28 - Focusing on Effective Marketing Channels and Cutting Ineffective Ones</p><p>16:40 - Addressing Lower Conversion Rates and Lead Screening Improvements</p><p>20:03 - Targeting the Right Audience and Refining Messaging</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>🎬Watch this on Youtube:</p><p>https://youtu.be/ponpFA6UPUQ</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>⚡ Let's stay in touch:</p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/devinramos/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/devinramos/</a></p><p>Facebook:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/devinjramos035/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/devinjramos035/</a></p><p>LinkedIn:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-ramos-602a811ab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-ramos-602a811ab</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>🎬Produced by:</p><p><a href=\"https://daretopodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://daretopodcast.com/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>#marketingtips #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #directmailmarketing #realestatemarketing #cleaningbusiness #leadgeneration #marketingstrategy #smallbusinessgrowth #businesssuccess #marketingcosts #businessowner #entrepreneurtips #marketingroi #onlineadvertising #ppl #seo #salesconversion #businessgrowth #marketinghelp #leadquality #marketingbudget #marketingideas #marketinghacks #businesstips #marketing2025 #entrepreneurship #marketingchallenges #smallbusinessowner #localbusiness #devinramos #forwardfactor</p>","author_name":"Devin Ramos"}