How much marketing does your business really need?

Not all marketing is created equal: how much is enough? This week on Got Marketing?, Mia tackles the million-dollar question: how much marketing is enough? Spoiler: there’s no one-size-fits-all answer because it depends on your business model, your goals, and how hard your offer is to sell. From why service providers like designers and copywriters don’t need to “do it all,” to why digital products and courses demand a constant stream of marketing, Mia breaks down the reality behind the advice you hear online. Along the way, she pulls lessons from Bunnings’ multi-million-dollar ad spend, a $200K recruitment campaign for the NT Government, and her own year-in-the-making “In Good Company” campaign. The takeaway? Doing “all the things” isn’t the answer. Doing the right things well is. It’s not about half-assing more, it’s about fewer, bigger, better plays that actually move the needle. 🎧 Press play if you’ve ever felt like your marketing is guesswork, if you’re tired of chasing every trend, or if you need a reminder that quality beats quantity every time. We’d love to hear from you. DM us anytime, or leave a review if you found it valuable.   What you’ll take away from in this episode:  ✨ The reality of defence partner life, and why it’s “death by a thousand cuts” ✨ How constant moves and uncertainty impact careers, families, and choices ✨ Why entrepreneurship can be a lifeline for defence partners ✨ The hidden admin load that comes with military life (and why it often falls to partners) ✨ How Mia is planning “Operation Work Less in 2026” to create more family space ✨ Why strong business foundations let you step back without losing momentum ✨ The moment Lillie took the mic, and proved the power of delegation ✨ Why sometimes, in business and in life, you’ve got to make the big leap without a safety net   🔥 Strong Opinions Are Sexy – Why “done is better than perfect” doesn’t cut it anymore, and why half-assing your marketing is holding you back. 🌊 Making Waves – Behind the scenes of Mia’s “In Good Company” campaign, including 12 months of planning, six months of prep, and why big impact takes time.   Mentioned in this episode: Bunnings TV ad Northern Territory Government (worker attraction campaign) In Good Company (Mia’s campaign) Janine’s website strategy + design business Lex Stanley’s episode on trade & home improvement businesses   Connect with Mia: Connect with Mia on LinkedIn Follow got marketing? on Instagram   Get the backstage pass to Got Marketing? on Substack. The ideal companion to the show and place to share your thoughts about the Got Marketing? podcast episodes.   Ask me anything We will have dedicated episodes where Mia answers your questions. Submit questions here: Got Marketing Podcast or send us a DM.    🎷 Ripple Festival Nov 12 & 13, Grazeland, Melbourne: see you there? Ripple Festival is where music, art, comedy, and small business collide. Because creativity isn’t just for artists, and strategy isn’t just for boardrooms. Tickets are on sale now. Visit RippleFestival.au for details 👩‍💻 Mia and the Campaign Del Mar team use and love Kajabi; it powers our whole business. Try it free for 30 days with Mia's exclusive link.    Still here? Give us feedback Marketing Circle Download the Focus Framework to learn where to focus your marketing efforts based on your stage of business, individually for product and service-based brands.