If you’ve ever said, “I can’t afford to market,” this one’s for you. In Episode 25 of The Pulse of Marketing, Coach LJ breaks down Why You Need a $0 Marketing Plan: A Step by Step Guide to help you build visibility, credibility, and momentum, without breaking the bank. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, creative professional, or side hustler on a budget, this episode proves that with strategy, consistency, and free tools, you don’t need money to make marketing work.

Discover how to turn your story, skill set, and social presence into a powerful content engine using only what you already have.

🔍 Why You Need a $0 Marketing Plan: A Step by Step Guide | Episode 25, What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to launch your brand with no ad spend

✅ The key pillars of organic content that drive engagement

✅ Free tools that save time, boost visibility, and build trust

✅ Mindset shifts to help you stay consistent even when your budget is $0

✅ Real strategies that Coach LJ used to grow The Pulse of Marketing without paid ads

✅ Why community, value, and storytelling are your greatest marketing assets

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

00:05 – $0 Marketing Plan Every Entrepreneur Needs

04:06 – Why You Need a $0 Marketing Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

05:03 – Why You Need a $0 Marketing Plan

10:27 – The Power of Organic Content

21:57 – Leveraging Free Tools for Maximum Impact

31:34 – How to Launch Without a Marketing Budget

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