The Two Biggest Marketing Mistakes People Make

Mark Thompson
3 min readSep 4, 2024

Avoid These Common Mistakes to Unlock Your True Potential

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Today, I want to highlight two common missteps that can slow down your progress. If you’ve been guilty of these, don’t worry — most marketers have, myself included.

Mistake #1 — Targeting The Wrong Audience.

It’s natural to think you should target people who need what you’re offering. Seems like a no-brainer, right?

  • People who need to get in shape.
  • People who need to make more money.
  • People who need to improve their diets.

But here’s the truth — that’s not the best audience.

Now, let’s shift your focus to people who want those things:

  • People who want to get fit.
  • People who want to earn more.
  • People who want to eat better.

See the difference?

You’re now speaking to individuals who are ready to act. They’re not waiting for the right moment or bargain deal — they’re committed.

When someone wants something, they’re willing to invest in the best options available.

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Mark Thompson

Veteran Content Marketer, Keeping it Simple and Sharing What Works in my regular newsletter: https://substack.com/@simpleisprofit