Simply Smashing: Breaking out of a business slump

Stephen’s rage room facility, Simply Smashing, has been a local hotspot for eight years. But with a recent drop in bookings, Stephen and his daughter Mari are looking for ways to refresh their marketing strategy.In this episode, we take a swing at creative ways to get more people smashing and even enlist the help of a stranger on the internet.Shoestring is a podcast by Sinch, the customer communications cloud. Does your small business need marketing help? Text us at (954) 419-3657.Here’s the full pitch deck we shared with Stephen. (Warning: spoilers!)

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