134. The Marketing Mix That Makes Marketing Work

134. The Marketing Mix That Makes Marketing Work

April 19, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 134

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In this episode, Amanda C. Watts discusses the 7 Ps of marketing and how they apply to advisory services to attract high-value clients.

You’re posting on LinkedIn, trying to create content, and wondering why your marketing isn't bringing in the high-value advisory clients you want. The issue isn't your effort; it's that you're only focusing on one small piece of the puzzle: Promotion. Marketing isn't just what you post; it's the entire ecosystem of your business. In this episode, I'm taking you back to the structural backbone of all effective service marketing: the 7 Ps. This isn't a new hack or a trend; it's the foundational framework taught in every serious marketing qualification in the world. I'll break down each of the 7 Ps—Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, and Physical Evidence—and show you exactly what they mean for your advisory practice. We'll explore why selling a service is fundamentally different from selling a product and why the "extra" 3 Ps are where the biggest opportunity sits for advisors. This isn't about working harder at marketing; it's about making your entire business a marketing machine that builds trust and attracts the right clients naturally. Key Takeaways Why is 'Promotion' only 1/7th of the marketing equation, and which of the other six 'Ps' are probably…

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