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Chapter 13: How Much to Spend on Marketing?

Avoiding Wasted Spending

One of the most critical aspects of marketing is ensuring that you’re not wasting money on ineffective strategies. If you’re spending a significant portion of your revenue on marketing, you need to make sure it’s delivering the right kind of results—new patients, brand recognition, or referrals.

Strategies to Avoid Wasted Spending

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    Track Everything

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    Use tools like Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and CRM systems to track your marketing spend and see where your leads are coming from.

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    Constantly review your data to ensure that your campaigns are performing at the expected level.

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    Test and Optimize

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    Be sure to A/B test your ads, landing pages, and offers to ensure you’re getting the best performance possible.

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    Optimize your ads based on metrics like click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and cost-per-lead (CPL).

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    Focus on High-Intent Marketing

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    Pay for advertising that targets people actively seeking your services (e.g., Google Ads, local SEO, and patient reviews).

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    Evaluate ROI Regularly

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    Review your overall marketing spend and evaluate if each channel is delivering a reasonable return.

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    Shift funds from underperforming channels to more profitable ones.

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    Don’t Be Afraid to Scale Up

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    If a marketing strategy is working well, increase your budget for that channel.