The $500 Marketing Challenge: How to Spend Your Monthly Marketing Budget (After You’ve Passed the Startup Phase)

Got the marketing basics down but still want to build a client-creating machine? You’ve got a real business and a $500/month marketing budget. Now it’s time to spend it where it counts. So, where should you invest?In this episode we talk through how to make your next $500 work smarter, whether you're online or local. We’ll cover:What to do for free before you spend a dimeHow to use content and email to build trust and get leadsLow-risk ways to test ads, grow visibility, and boost referralsWhat not to spend on (yet)Perfect for solo service providers, side hustlers turned full-timers, or local pros looking to get booked solid. Let’s turn your “I hope this works” into “damn, this is working.”Want bite-sized, free business tips in your inbox?Sign up for the Big Bad Marketing Newsletter, an email you'll actually look forward to.If this episode helped you make sense of your marketing budget, do us a favor:💥 Follow the Big Bad Marketing Podcast💥 Leave us a 5-star review💥 Share this episode with another small biz owner who needs a strategy Your support helps us keep showing up!