📺 Welcome to Episode 22 of The Pulse of Marketing, “Marketing vs Selling: Why Most People Get It Wrong,” where Coach LJ breaks down what separates marketing from selling and why understanding this truth could radically transform your brand’s results.

Suppose you've ever wondered why your audience isn’t converting or why your campaigns fall flat even when your product is excellent. In that case, this episode reveals the emotional core, strategic nuance, and timing difference between marketing and selling.

This isn’t about picking sides—it’s about knowing how they complement each other.

💡 What You Will Learn in Episode 22 | Marketing vs Selling: Why Most People Get It Wrong About:

• The one overlooked distinction between marketing and selling that most entrepreneurs miss
• Why marketing sets the stage and selling closes the curtain
• How to align your content, messaging, and CTA strategy for real results
• What happens when your brand’s marketing feels like something (and why that drives sales)
• The secret behind emotional resonance and how to create movements, not just transactions

🔁 Whether you're just starting or scaling your business, this episode will help you build systems that work together, not against each other.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

1:54 – Marketing vs. Selling: The Key Difference No One Talks About

3:55 – Understanding Marketing: Setting the Stage for Success

9:10 – Selling – The Art of Closing the Deal

16:28 – How Marketing and Selling Work Seamlessly

22:58 – What Happens When Marketing and Selling Work Hand-in-Hand?

28:10 – The Emotional Core of It All

34:38 – The Big Takeaways

38:32 – My Final Thought

39:09 – Your Next Steps

🧠 Final Thought:

Marketing isn't just about reach. Selling isn't just about closing. When they work together with clarity, purpose, and emotional intent, you don't just attract customers, you also build lasting relationships and create loyal followers.

👇🏾Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and let us know:

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