#176 - Marketing Mythbusting: The Things We Wish Were True About Marketing (But Aren't)

If only marketing were as simple as the shiny promises we see all over the internet, right? Post more, and the clients will come. Nail your branding, and sales will magically happen. Go viral once, and you’re set for life.I wish those things were true. But they’re not. And believing them? That’s what keeps too many brilliant women stuck, burned out, or chasing shortcuts that don’t actually build sustainable businesses.In this episode of ReWild Your Business, I’m mythbusting the biggest lies we’ve all been sold about marketing and showing you what actually works instead. We’ll dig into:- Why posting more is not a strategy (and what to do instead).- The truth about branding and why it doesn’t sell for you.- Why chasing virality is fool’s gold.- How clarity and repetition really work in your marketing.- The difference between “aligned” and “effortless” marketing.- And why there is no single magic blueprint that works for everyone.Here’s the truth: marketing isn’t a magic trick, and it isn’t effortless. It’s about building real relationships, creating resonant messaging, and choosing strategies that fit you, your values, and your people. That’s the long game.If you’re ready to stop buying into the myths and start building a marketing ecosystem that actually sustains you, this episode will set you straight.✨ Journaling prompts from this episode:1. Where am I secretly hoping marketing will be easier than it really is?2. Which of these myths have I been buying into, and what has it cost me?3. What’s one bold, uncomfortable marketing move I’m willing to try this week to actually connect with my people?Register For This Month's Workshop'All Of You' - The Unapologetic Art Of Showing Up UneditedIf you want to finally grow your business doing the work you love by attracting clients you adore... THIS is the workshop for you. It's the secret to building deeper relationships built on a level of trust that nothing but your true, unedited self can develop...📅 30th September 2025, 5pm UK / 12pm EST / 9am PSTBook Now - places are strictly limited as I open a 7 day pop up WhatsApp group for each workshop to support you in implementing what you learn...🔗 https://gillmoakes.com/all-of-you This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gillmoakes.substack.com