Episode #1236
7 Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Marketing
December 19, 2019

In episode #1236, we share seven unconventional ways to raise money for marketing. Crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, trading services and getting a Small Business Administration loan are only a few of the innovative ways you can get your hands on the cash you need. Tune in to hear how monetizing your content can serve this purpose!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Unconventional Ways to Fund Your Marketing. 
  • [00:52] How you can go about crowdfunding your business following the Jobs Act of 2016. 
  • [01:33] Leverage your community to help you market through blogging and guest posting.  
  • [03:29] Funding through revenue-based financing using a service like Clearbanc. 
  • [03:57] Considering your strengths and trading those for marketing services. 
  • [05:09] The best thing about using the BizX platform to trade services. 
  • [05:54] The benefits of getting your hands on a Small Business Administration loan in the US. 
  • [06:39] Examples of funding your marketing through business development. 
  • [07:53] Monetizing your content to raise money. 
  • [09:04] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.

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