Hey guys, wanted to reach out and see if anyone has experience with running meta ads and what offer/copy you would use? Also came across a decent offer here for tshirts hats etc... if anyone is interested https://printmetees.com/products/solo-contractor-bundle

Does anybody have any experience with ordering from Alibaba? I have ordered beer koozies from the sight before and came out perfect. But I am a little worried about the yard signs not being great quality. Attached is the quote I received from Alibaba and a pic of ones they have made other people. I try to support local as much as possible but local is 3 times the cost. The best reputable US online deal I can find is dope marketing. Alibaba beats them by 40%. Second question is is anyone have great success with yard signs?. I understand you don't just put 10 randomly and never look back. We are planning on taking the consistent approach and placment will be around areas where our preferred customer base is. Our goal is brand awareness. Over the past 2 years we have worked for trade with other companies and have credits built up. One being radio, and one being a print shop. So our plan is to strategically place yard signs, send EDDM to targeted area and run out radio commercials. If anyone has suggestions on the order or staggering of the trifecta that would be great.

One of the best ways I’ve heard marketing explained is to think about it like investing. When someone asks, “What’s the best marketing channel?” that’s the wrong question. There is no single platform, tactic, or play that works forever. Markets shift. Attention shifts. What performs today may underperform tomorrow. That’s why marketing has to be run the same way you’d manage a portfolio. You don’t invest in assets that aren’t producing returns. You track performance, study trends, and make decisions based on data — not opinions. And when something does work, you don’t walk away from it. You continue to monitor it, because last year’s winner isn’t guaranteed to be this year’s. The real work is in the cycle: - Double down on what’s performing - Test new opportunities consistently - Measure everything - Reallocate without emotion Marketing isn’t about finding “the best channel.”It’s about disciplined capital allocation in an environment that never stops changing.

I had no idea how to create and schedule posts. Started with this today. I hope to launch LSA soon.

I’m looking for recommendations on good places to get marketing design work done (brochures, flyers, literature, etc.). I recently tried working with a graphic designer/marketer from one of my networking groups. Her initial pricing was $300–$500 per design, which I agreed to. I then spent about an hour filling out a detailed brief explaining our company, goals, branding, and direction, followed by providing all images and draft text. I’m not a graphic designer—I just know what I like and don’t like. I expected the designer to take that information and turn it into something visually balanced and professional. Instead, I was told the text was “too much,” even though I clarified it was source content, not final copy. The first draft I received was honestly very poor and didn’t align with our brand at all. When I asked for revisions (most of the design needed changes), I was told it would cost an additional $175. There were no revision rounds included in the original price. Every designer I’ve worked with in the past has included at least 2–3 rounds of edits, so I ultimately canceled the project and was out the upfront cost. Now I’m looking for a better approach. I’ve used Hatch Wise and 99 Designs in the past for design contests—typically $300–$400—and you get dozens of designers submitting concepts, which I actually like. I’ve also heard Fiverr, and possibly places like Upwork or ClickUp or similar platforms, but I’d love real-world feedback. If anyone has had a good experience with a designer or platform, I’d really appreciate the recommendation. We’re expanding into commercial service and maintenance this year and want: - A professional brochure for that offering - A simple, clean warranty flyer to include in our presentation folders - And a few other updates to our flyers/brochures Nothing flashy—just polished, professional, and clearly better than what most competitors are handing out. Thanks in advance. I appreciate the help.