Career & Business

Will Using Fear Tactics in Your Marketing Ruin Your Business?

April 24, 2012

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Before I get into this week’s episode, I’ve got some pretty awesome news to share.

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Now onto today’s episode.

As a business owner, you’ve got a lot of different marketing strategies at your disposal. Some approaches may inspire your customers to buy and some may scare them into opening their wallets. You’ve probably experienced both ends of the spectrum as a consumer, too.

Many of us wonder, is it OK to use fear tactics in our marketing? And if fear-based marketing strategies are not your cup of tea, what are some other effective marketing strategies you can use?

Click play and learn why using fear tactics isn’t always a bad thing, plus get four non-fear based marketing strategies that work like a charm! And if you want another, more advanced, positive marketing strategy, click here.

Now I’d love to hear your take on this topic.

Have you used or seen a fear-based marketing strategy that felt totally ethical and on point?

Do you have other non-fear based marketing strategies to share?

Be specific and share your best stories, advice and experiences in the comments below!

Thanks in advance for contributing to this conversation.

It’s REALLY important that we educate ourselves on what marketing really is and how to be honest, ethical and highly effective in everything we do.

After all, if your product or service changes the world, it’s YOUR responsibility to learn how to get it in front of as many people as possible.

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