Are you selling a product?... or are you selling an OFFER?
Most farmers think they're selling the product.
"I sell lamb chops."
"I sell bouquets."
"I sell eggs."
But customers don't actually buy products.
They buy offers.
In this episode, I unpack the difference between the two, and why learning how to build an offer around your farm product can dramatically increase your sales.
If you've ever felt stuck thinking, "I just have this product… how do I sell it?" this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of thinking about marketing.
You'll learn what an offer actually is, why it matters, and how to start spotting powerful offer ideas everywhere you look.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
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Ep 236 – How to Raise Your Prices (and Make More $) Using Price Anchoring
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Ep 334 – The Anatomy of a Great Email Offer — An Audit
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-Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales
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