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How do I know what marketing channels to choose?

Enji's rule for choosing marketing channels: go where your customers actually are, not where you think you should be. Start by researching where your ideal customers spend their time, then pick 1-2 channels max to focus on. Quality beats quantity every single time.

Quick summary

The "Stop Trying to Be Everywhere" Strategy: Focus beats frantic every single time.

  • Follow Your Customers: Where do they go for advice? What platforms do they use daily?
  • Pick 1-2 Channels Max: Better to dominate one platform than suck at five
  • Match Your Strengths: Hate being on camera? Skip video-heavy platforms
  • Test and Adjust: Try one channel for 90 days before adding another

Longer Explanation

Let's address the elephant in the room: you think you need to be on every single marketing channel that exists. Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitter, email, blogging, podcasting, YouTube, networking events... Stop. You're making yourself crazy.

Here's the reality check: the most successful small businesses aren't everywhere—they're really, really good at 1-2 channels where their customers actually hang out. So how do you figure out where your customers are? Start with some detective work. Where do they go when they need advice? Ask your current customers directly: "Where did you first hear about businesses like mine?"

Enji's take: ignore what everyone says you "should" be doing. A B2B service business doesn't need to be on TikTok just because it's popular. A local restaurant doesn't need a LinkedIn strategy. Stop following advice that wasn't meant for your business.

Once you pick your channels, commit to them for at least 90 days before adding anything new. Master one platform before spreading yourself thin across five.

Example

Enji Tools

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Marketing Strategy Generator

Stop Channel-Hopping and Start Channel-Mastering

The best marketing channel is the one where your customers actually are AND that you'll consistently use. Enji's strategy generator helps you identify which channels make sense for your specific business and audience, then gives you the tools to succeed on those platforms. Pick your channels and dominate them because being great at one platform beats being mediocre at five.

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