Digital Marketing MISTAKES That Are DESTROYING Your Sales | Social Media Marketing & Branding

Are you a small or medium business owner afraid of marketing?

In this powerful podcast episode, We sit down with Forum Marfatia — a well-known Business Marketing Coach & Trainer from Surat who has trained 6,200+ entrepreneurs and students in digital marketing over her 14-year journey.

We reveal:
✅ Why many SMEs fear marketing — and how to overcome it.
✅ How branding directly boosts sales & growth.
✅ Digital marketing strategies that work in 2025 - 2026.
✅ The biggest marketing mistakes small businesses make.
✅ The right mindset every business owner needs for success.

⏱ Podcast Chapters & Topics

(00:00) – Best Moments of the Podcast
(04:28) – Branding vs Marketing: What’s the Real Difference?
(08:27) – Why Only Big Brands Focus on Branding (And Not SMEs/MSMEs)
(11:54) – How to Plan Marketing for Your Business
(14:57) – How to Create Powerful Brand Positioning
(18:19) – Why Small Businesses Avoid Marketing (And Lose Sales)
(19:50) – Should I Learn Marketing Myself or Hire the Best Team?
(21:36) – Why Forum Marfatia Chose Marketing as a Career
(23:50) – Why Every Founder Must Learn Digital Marketing
(25:44) – The Biggest Myths About Digital Marketing
(27:27) – What Type of Content Works Best on Social Media
(29:00) – Small Budget vs Big Marketing Expectations
(31:25) – Questions to Ask a Marketing Agency Before Hiring
(35:50) – Who Actually Doesn’t Need Marketing?
(37:55) – Why You Need Both Online & Offline Marketing
(40:00) – Why Marketing Doesn’t Always Bring Direct Sales
(42:29) – Best Marketing Strategies for New Businesses (Push vs Pull)
(44:57) – Choosing the Right Social Media Platform for Marketing
(47:10) – Should You Focus Only on Meta Campaigns? (POEM Model Explained)
(51:10) – Mindset for Influencer Marketing Success
(53:44) – Do Followers & Engagement Really Matter for Sales?
(56:58) – How to Start Digital Marketing for Any Business
(01:00:30) – Important Marketing Terms Every Business Owner Must Know
(01:04:30) – What is the Ideal Result of a Digital Marketing Campaign?
(01:07:30) – Marketing Mindset in Western Countries
(01:11:40) – Best AI Tools for Digital Marketing
(01:14:19) – Smart Marketing Strategies for D2C Brands
(01:16:17) – Why Online Brands Should Start Their Own Physical Store
(01:19:13) – Career Opportunities in Digital Marketing
(01:23:00) – How to Learn Digital Marketing – Online vs Offline

Whether you’re running an SME, MSME, or a growing startup, this episode will open your eyes to the real power of marketing and branding in building your business and dominating your industry.

Marketing MISTAKES That Are DESTROYING Your Sales | Business Branding & Marketing Master Class

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Contact: +91 957475 0077
Email: [email protected]

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