Marketing + Ceviche

A love story to start 2024 [A love story to start 2024] [View Online Version]( [Quick Tips]( Ceviche, Where Have You Been All My Life? Hi Creative Professional, At some point in my life, I decided I didn’t like ceviche. That’s the Peruvian dish where raw fish is marinated in lemon and lime and served as a kind of chunky salsa. I’d never tried it, but I was sure I didn’t like it. So I ignored it on every menu. Then, one fateful day last year while visiting friends, their daughter made fresh ceviche. Not wanting to be rude, I tried it. And lo and behold… I love ceviche! And now I want it all the time. What does my newfound love of raw fish have to do with you? I want you to love marketing the way I love ceviche – especially if you decided at some point that you didn’t like it. You see, my goal with these Quick Tips and [The Simplest Marketing Plan]( is to show you what marketing could be for you… First, that it’s not what you think it is. And second, that it’s something you get to bring your creativity into and make your own. Watch me tell my “ceviche story” and share my number one way to get “quick wins” in your marketing this year in the “Best Bits” from January’s Office Hours: [Watch here](. It’s easier to fall in love with marketing when you have a clear plan to follow, lots of excellent examples to emulate, and a community of fellow creatives to meet with every month. All of which comes with my [Simplest Marketing Plan - at a discount here.]( In this month’s live Office Hours session, I asked: How do you define success? Here are a few of my favorite answers: “Success means not in a constant state of panic.” - Wendy Q “Being able to do what I want to do, when I want to do it and earn an above income as a freelancer.” - Steve M “Success for me is to use my superpowers (web design and strategy) to connect with and help others.” - Kimberly E “Success: consistency in cash flow, writing what I want to, being a digital nomad for 3 months (minimum).” - Caryn S “Success: Meaningful client relationships and enough income to support my health and life goals.” - Georgiana D What about you, ? How do you define success as we dive into a fresh new year? [Share here on LinkedIn]( and let’s see what everyone says. That’s all for today. More soon! What did you think of this week's newsletter? [Loved it]( | [Great]( | [Good]( | [Meh]( | [Bad]( Ilise Benun Your Marketing Mentor (917) 750-0498 [Time for a marketing coach? Book a free session here.](     A Stronger Business in 2024 Want to build a business you can depend on in 2024? This episode is for you. I reveal my “3 secrets” to marketing consistently, why you don't need willpower to do it, and how to stay top of mind to your ideal clients. [Listen to episode 491 here](.   2023 By The Numbers If last year left you feeling like a “messy human,” you’re not alone! Check out copywriter Deidre Rienzo’s guest post on the Marketing Mentor Blog for a very real review of 2023… And a big dose of motivation going into 2024. [Read it here](.   Rooting Your Brand in Aligned Values In this masterclass, you’ll use your core values to cultivate brave, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for all humans with aligned values. When: January 25, 1-2 pm ET Use code "iliseQT" for 50% off tickets to this Creatives Roundtable event. [Register here](.   How to Avoid Being Ghosted... In [Writing a Winning Proposal: Land Your Dream Clients](, you'll learn my proven "Proposal Oreo Strategy" and the 3 most important things about writing a winning proposal: 1. how to identify the right prospects 2. the best practices for writing proposals 3. the 10 essential elements I also show how to share it with your prospect so they say yes, instead of ghosting you! "What a gem course. Straight to the point, no embellishments, full of tips, and a wealth of information. Highly recommended." OMG! Right now, it's just $7.99! Give it or get it here: [( [ratio](   FOLLOW US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [marketing-mentor.com]( | [View Online]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Manage]( your preferences | [Opt Out]( using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? [Sign up]( to receive our future emails. View this email [online](. 350 Barnard St. | Savannah, GA 31401 US This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book. [powered by emma](