{"id":190,"date":"2026-01-07T10:56:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessesgrow.com\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:55:04","slug":"instant-marketing-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/businessesgrow.com\/instant-marketing-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Marketing Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"test\">Instant Marketing Advice<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/businessesgrow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/icon_marketing_advice_rd0efu.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businessesgrow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/icon_marketing_advice_rd0efu.webp 170w, https:\/\/businessesgrow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/icon_marketing_advice_rd0efu-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/>Do you need some marketing help?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Let&#8217;s get down to business!<\/p>\n<p>This is a <strong>one-of-a-kind opportunity<\/strong> to have a personal conversation with marketing visionary Mark Schaefer. Tap into more than 40 years of global business experience to get help on strategy, focus, personal branding, launching a business, writing a book, starting a speaking career, and anything else you&#8217;d like to discuss.<\/p>\n<p>Mark will point you in the right direction and save you thousands of dollars in wasted time and effort.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/729298797?h=c4ef05ff51\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\"><input name=\"cmd\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/><input name=\"hosted_button_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Z6Y9S7PFQG8CJ\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"span4\"><input name=\"on0\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Name:\" \/><span style=\"display: inline-block; padding-top: 12px;\">Name:<\/span><input style=\"margin-right: 15px; margin-top: 12px;\" maxlength=\"60\" name=\"os0\" type=\"text\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"span4\"><input style=\"padding-top: 20px;\" name=\"on1\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"Email Address:\" \/><span style=\"display: inline-block; 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In one hour I&#8217;ve got five pages of notes and a month of homework for our business! &#8212; Josh Cantrell, Marketing Manager, Claris Networks<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>Mark is a marketing expert and his depth of knowledge is impressive. He was able to transfer his knowledge in a manner that is empowering. I learned so such in that brief time and will be building on that advice. &#8212; Angela Puzzolanti, President &#8211; Miratel<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>I expected to pay a lot more and spend a lot more time to get help with my business. But in one hour with Mark I had my business plan! \u00a0&#8212; Tamara McDonald, entrepreneur<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Get your business back on track, or get the confirmation you need to have the confidence you\u2019re doing things right. The small investment of $250 can save you thousands by delivering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Focus\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 I can usually pinpoint a few critical problem areas by listening, probing, and helping you think through a strategy. I want to get down to business so you can have some realistic, actionable insights and answers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honest\u00a0feedback\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 It doesn&#8217;t make any sense for me to make you feel good about a lousy business plan. \u00a0Do you have an idea for a product or business but need somebody other than friends and family members pumping you up? Call me for a reality check!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic ideas for YOUR business<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0I\u2019m known for generating low-cost and interesting marketing ideas quickly.\u00a0 I know what it&#8217;s like to work under pressure and within a budget.\u00a0 Let&#8217;s think this through together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marketing direction<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Whether you&#8217;ve been in business for decades or you&#8217;re just starting out, Mark can put a jetpack behind your marketing strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fill out the form below to begin the consultation process. Once I receive your notification, we&#8217;ll schedule a convenient time to talk. 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