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The perfectly valid reason it's hard to do your own marketing
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It’s not that you don’t have the time or energy to do your marketing, Reader But that time and energy feel so precious, it feels scary to use it. You tell yourself that you should send that email, post that Reel, or create that lead magnet.... ...while simultaneously worrying that it's not the right thing to work on, it’s a waste of time, and nobody wants your marketing content (their inboxes are already crowded). When you’re trapped in that ‘I need to do this, but what’s the point’ stalemate, get yourself moving with these three questions:
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The Comfy Business Newsletter | Laura
Join thousands of readers building a business that works around Life Stuff (like chronic physical or mental health conditions, recovery from big life events, caring responsibilities). I send two-ish emails each week, to help you enjoy a more comfy business and life.
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