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7 Actionable Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn from Warren Buffett #2210
September 06, 2022

In episode #2210, Neil and Eric talk about 7 actionable lessons every marketer can learn from Warren Buffett. If there’s one thing anyone can take away from Warren Buffet’s teachings, it’s that you should focus your energies on long-term success, not short-term profit. We break down some of his most prescient pieces of advice, why they are so accurate, and how marketing can implement these lessons in their overall strategies for long-term success. Tune in to learn about the power of long-term thinking, why you need to nail it before you scale it, and how Warren Buffet’s lessons have helped us become better marketers!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:20] Today’s topic: 7 Actionable Lessons Every Marketer Can Learn from Warren Buffett.
  • [00:25] The power of compounding interest and long-term thinking.
  • [01:08] Why you should always be skeptical of anything that seems too good to be true.
  • [01:55] The advice “Be greedy when others are fearful, and be fearful when others are greedy” and how it applies to marketing. 
  • [02:41] Why you should never risk your reputation or your integrity for the sake of revenue.
  • [03:55] The importance of focus and why you shouldn’t try to do everything.
  • [05:12] The benefits of uncertainty and why focusing on building an amazing company and delighting your customers pays off in the long run.
  • [06:19] The concept of a strike zone and how it applies to marketing.
  • [07:02] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!
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  • [07:15] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!

 

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