Tripod - The Tristetix Podcast
By Tripod - The Tristetix Podcast
Tripod - The Tristetix PodcastApr 28, 2022
5 ways to make money from your creative blog
If you wish to make money from your blog, then you really must listen to this episode of the
Tristetix podcast which explains what a creative blog is and how you can make money from
your blogging.
We came up with 5 points and broke them down for easy understanding.
1- Run ads from Google and other affiliate networks
2- Open up your own shop and sell your own digital products.
3- Offer professional services
4- Get paid for providing sponsored content.
More details are at your fingertips, tune in to this episode of our podcast to
find out
Blogging for creatives: Necessary or a waste of time?
Is blogging a waste of time?
If you are trying to let your customers know, like, and trust you, blogging is one way to achieve that.
On this episode of Tripod, we explained the practice of successful blogging and went further more to list and enlighten you on the pros and cons of blogging
- Do you want to create an opportunity to share your voice?
- Do you want to create visibility and build brand authority
- Do you wish to improve customer experience.
- When and where blogging is necessary and of value to a business.
We also discussed instances where blogging may not be a good option for you, such as:
- If you do not have a lot to write on
- If making profit is your primary goal
- If you are not good at writing or simply don't like writing.
3 value-added services photographers can offer with a website
In today's episode, we discuss the different value-added services you can set up to make more money in your business.
We explain in simple terms what value-added services are?
We also explain in detail the things to consider before implementing Value-added services (VAS) to your business.
These include:
1- Time and availability
2- Prioritizing customer service and experience over money
3- Does your VAS offer compliment your primary service?
Further, in this episode, we share three (3) Value-added services photographers can offer:
1- Subscription to packages
2- Personal services
And a bonus tip
3- loyalty programs.
Tune in to this episode to find out all the in-depth insight and more.
Visual storytelling in the new decade
In this featured article, Dahlia Akhaine shares the evolution of visual storytelling over the years, and what will form the foundation of visual storytelling in the new decade.
Favour Otunji in Project Genesis (Ep. 5) - Kodeblacc
In Episode 5 of the Project Genesis Series, Favour Otunji, popularly known as Kodeblacc shares his story on the events that led to his career as a photographer and the creation of his top photography brand - Kodeblacc.
He shares his major inspiration and desire to start a photography business, as well as the ups and downs since starting the business in 2019.
What is his background in software engineering and physics?
What did he struggle with the most at the beginning?
And why did he pick the name Kodeblacc?
Tune in to the episode to find out all these details and more.
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Favour Otunji hails from Delta State, Nigeria and is a portrait photographer based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Despite his desire to be a member of the tech space at an early age, he quickly decided to take a stand and live out his dreams as a photographer.
He finally decided to pursue photography professionally in 2017, and so, he birthed Kodeblacc.
The motivation to start for Kodeblacc came from the desire to express himself creatively, but also to NOT have to work for anyone else.
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Thank you for such an insightful session Favour, your message needs to be heard around the world!
Nicole Adehi in Project Genesis (Ep. 4) - Nicole Adehi Valeo
In Episode 4 of the Project Genesis Series, Nicole Adehi, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Abuja shares her story on the events that led her to start her now wedding photography business.
How she picked up the camera in her University years, and has grown in the trade ever since.
What inspires her creative process?
What is her biggest motivation as a creator?
And why does she get up everyday to do the thing she loves 🔥
Tune in to the episode to find out all these details and more.
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Nicole Adehi is a 26-year-old female entrepreneur.
She is a lawyer, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Abuja and an entrepreneur.
She is the founder and CEO of Valeo Adehi Ng Ltd; an entertainment, PR and talent management company in Abuja, Nigeria.
While in school at Afe Babalola University, she hosted the first-ever next top model contest for the students.
She was also contracted the job to take the pictures for the launch of the university website.
She is the founder of the Next top model contest currently sponsored by the Rivers State Government; a reality tv series set to air in Nigeria aimed at encouraging youth interested in a career in modelling.
She was also the personal photographer to the First Lady of Kogi State from 2016 through 2017.
She was one of the guest speakers at TeaTime live leading female photographers in Nigeria in 2018.
She is a judge on the Golden brush makeup show aired on Afroland Tv.
She has received awards such as:
- P!NG 2016 female entrepreneur of the year award
- NTCA 2016 and 2017 female photographer of the year award
- 2016 and 2017 ABUAD LSS Entrepreneur of the year award
- ANUCA 2018 event of the year award
- Law awards craftsman of the year 2021.
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She is one of the investors in Welti Foundation aimed at sending not less than 100 students to school every year and also; the Girl child empowerment program.
She is currently focused heavily on her wedding and portrait photography and making great strides in the wedding industry. She was featured on the through the lens series by Adorama tv on photography in 2021
She is a firm believer in Christ, and a Catholic.
She believes she is called to serve humanity and her vision is to make money, inspire people and help people.
Thank you so much for joining me Nicole, you're superb.
A Beginner's Guide to Video Marketing
You’ve heard you should be using video marketing for your business. But what is it? Why should you be using it? And how and where can you start using video marketing for your business? The terms video marketing and video advertising are often used interchangeably, but they don’t always necessarily refer to the same thing. And we spent some time demystifying these ideas.
You can listen to the rets of the podcast to hear more about video marketing and get solid tips that will get you on your way to video marketing.
Please leave a comment below. Thank you.
Henry Oji in Project Genesis (Ep. 3) - BigH Studios
In Episode 3 of the Project Genesis Series, Henry Oji, popularly known as Big H (a Portrait, Fine Art and Wedding Photographer based in Abuja, Nigeria) shares his story on the events that led him to start BigH Studios - his 5 star-rated photography business.
He shares his major inspiration and desire to start a photography business, as well as the different ways his business has changed direction since he started.
What inspires his creative process?
What is his biggest motivation as a creator?
And who does he say is the reason behind his success?
Tune in to the episode to find out all these details and more.
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Henry Oji started his journey as a photographer after he got married in December 2011, when he purchased his first camera.
Having come from a corporate background, Henry dedicated countless hours over the years learning to develop his skill set in photography by staying humble and striving to learn and improve.
He now mentors and shares his acquired knowledge with young and upcoming photographers at his annual Big H Photography Class.
In his free time, Big H is a loving husband and father of two wonderful kids and is highly dedicated to family.
He enjoys listening to music at all hours of the day and finds joy in spending quality time with family.
On a normal day, you can typically find Henry having fun with team members in his Studio or documenting a bride during her wedding events.
Henry’s ultimate goals are:
- To create and encourage individuals in the art of photography and business of photography
- To create a caring and welcoming place where every individual is valued, and in friendship, through learning, fun and growing together
- To provide and produce excellent services, having the art of storytelling at its core.
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Thank you so much for joining us Henry 😃
You're truly an inspiration!
How to build a personal brand that will attract your customers
Personal branding is the practice of marketing people and their careers as brands. It is an ongoing process of developing and maintaining a reputation and impression of an individual, group, or organization. A personal brand is an asset that not only attracts more goodwill, but it also increases your value as an entity.
In this episode, we describe what a personal brand is, how to go about personal branding, the benefits, and what it can do for you. We also talk about what will determine if you need to have a personal brand or not.
For more information, check this article out
What is Branding and Why You Should Care About It
Branding is perhaps one of the most divisive ideas in digital marketing. Businesses are torn on what it truly means, if it is worth it, or if they should even brand in the first place. Well, businesses that do not know about Branding yet that is.
In this podcast, we demystify the idea first and make it as simple a concept that anyone can grasp and then we answer the question, 'Why should I care about branding?' Here are some of the things you would learn in this episode.
- How branding gives meaning to your business?
- How branding promotes recognition and adds business value.
You can learn how this works and more when you listen to the episode.
For mor eon branding, check out this article
3 Brands Doing Content Marketing Right
As you venture into content marketing, you could be looking up to brands that have gone before you. It is one of the tips we shared in the last podcast. There are brands out there killing the game, and watching what they are doing, how they are doing it, where they started from vs. where they are will give you a view on what the content marketing space is like and help you reflect on what you are going to do.
We discuss three strong brands in this episode; Hubspot, SeamlessHR, and Risevest to cover what good content marketing looks like. You can check out the rest of our list here.
See you next week.
How to make sure your social media content is seen by your target audience
As a business or content creator marketing digitally, online content is the medium through which you communicate with your customers, users, or target audience. Over the years, we have seen an increasing population on social media, and this is good news for you as a business owner--you have more people to sell to.
While you face challenges of getting your content seen on social media, as a result of the numerous activities, we have discussed solutions, tips if you may, that are sure to get your content in front of your audience.
In this episode, we discuss four tips that will improve your content visibility so you can get the most value out of your content,
Give it a listen, and enjoy.
Email us at shammah@tristetix.com if you have any questions or suggestions.
A Nigerian Business Owner's Guide to Content Marketing
Content Marketing is the most aged strategy. As content is what makes up the internet, business owners should be dipping their foot into content marketing and make it a part of their digital marketing efforts. Moreso, in the Nigerian space.
In this episode, we take a lens to the Nigerian episode and discuss extensively what Nigerian business owners should consider, and the steps they should take as they build their content marketing strategy.
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5 Content Marketing Tips to sell to Nigerians in 2022
Hello there.
Welcome to February, and welcome back to Tripod. This month, we are all about content marketing and what it can do for you. Content Marketing is one of the surefire ways to get noticed in the digital space. You can build your digital house out of content marketing and it will stand firm for years to come. Just take a look around and see what some of the strongest brands have done with content.
Join us in this episode as Shammah and Sanasi discuss the tips you will need to make your content marketing more effective and sell to Nigerians in 2022.
Polymaths - Who They Are And What We Can Learn From Them
Do you have that one friend that can do almost anything. Should you be stuck in some way during a project or we need help fixing a problem, they are the ones to talk to. Their skills usually range from, range anywhere really. If you do, you may just have a multi-faceted creative/polymath on your hands.
In this chill episode of Tripod, Our hosts Shammah and Dahlia discuss a burning topic on Shammah's mind. Who are Polymaths and what can we learn. We explore multi-faceted careers, learning skills and surviving so many skills in a world that seems to promote specialization over diversification.
Elvis Okhifo in Project Genesis (Ep. 2) - Story of Elvis
On the 2nd episode of the Project Genesis Series, Elvis Okhifo, a portrait and commercial photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria shares his story on the events that led to the start of his photography business.
He shares why knowledge, learning and personal development is always on his radar and his unique strategies when it comes to promoting his business, digital marketing and customer acquisition.
What was the inspiration behind his business?
What platforms helped him to grow as a creative?
And what would he be doing if he wasn't a photographer?
Tune in to the episode to find out all these details and more.
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Elvis Okhifo is a portrait and commercial photographer based in Lagos Nigeria with a keen interest in training younger creatives in business, character and skill.
He works with a number of local and international brands and is keen on improving the African narrative through storytelling.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyofelvis/
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Thank you so much for joining us Elvis 😃
I can't wait to see how you shake Africa!
How to Do Influencer Marketing the Right Way in Nigeria
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How to drive Creator-Audience Relationships on Social Media
With @theigbowolf joining us at the helm, we treat content creation, content distribution and what we have distilled from working with the Nigerian audience on social media. Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Digital Marketers and content creators alike will find the tips shared in this podcast useful for their content creation process on social media.
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The Ultimate Guide to hacking Social Media Marketing
This guide to Social Media Marketing, distilled down to the most practical steps will elevate your Social Media Marketing. We discuss extensively, the actionable steps you can take and their positive effects on your Social Media Marketing; what you should do and what you can do better. Hosting his first podcast, Shammah Godoz and his guest, the amazing Dahlia Akhaine, are bringing the good news to you. Enjoy!
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Another episode from Tripod, the Tristetix podcast. Enjoy!
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Social Media in 2021: What Worked vs. What Did Not
For a year like 2021, Social Media played a key role in people lives. Businesses met their target customers on Social Media. Brands related with their target audience more than ever. In this episode, we discuss what strategies worked and what strategies did not. From Influencer marketing to SEO strategies, there is a lot to learn from the trends on Social Media. This is the Tristetix podcast. Enjoy! Get your free social media guide for 2022 here.
Another episode from Tripod, the Tristetix podcast. Enjoy!
Get your free Social Media Guide for 2020 here
If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe for more of it. Do not forget to set reminders so you can get notifications when we release an episode.
You can find more information on Tristetix's blog
Be sure to follow Tristetix on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Twitter: @tristetix
LinkedIn: @tristetix
Instagram: @tristetix
Seyene Otu on Project Genesis (Ep. 1) - Diary of a Naija Chef
In this debut episode of the Project Genesis Series, Seyene Otu, the brilliant food photographer and Creative Director: @diaryofanaijachef shares her story on the events that led her to start her food photography business.
She shares the challenges she faced at the early phases of running her business, how she was able to overcome those challenges and her top tips for anyone on a similar path.
What inspires her creative process?
What is her biggest motivation as a creator in Nigeria?
And what would she be doing if she wasn't a food photographer?
Tune in to the episode to find out all these details and more.
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Seyene Otu is a Chef, food photographer and videographer based in Lagos Nigeria.
She has created commercial content for over 100 food brands and counting.
She is also passionate about helping small food businesses grow successful food brands and has several workshops and courses to this effect.
👉 She is hosting an amazing food business workshop taking place on the 25th of January for anyone looking for strategies to build a successful food business in 2022.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/diaryofanaijachef?utm_medium=copy_link
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCoV4HqYslqi_KSFe-r7afCg
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Sign up for her Food Business Workshop.
In the workshop, you will learn:
- How to set prices for your meals and products
- How to take images of your meals and products
- How to create video content and edit
- How to market on social media
- Building an ace team
- Finding your niche
If you are thinking about creating more income in your food business this year, then you should not miss out on this opportunity!
Cost: N10,000 (Early bird before 10th January)
N20,000 (Regular)
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Thank you so much for joining us Seyene 😃
You rock!
The First 90 Days of Covid19: Episode 4 with Elina Augustine
What would you say to yourself at the beginning of the year 2020?
In Episode 4 of the #first90daysofcovid19 documentary series, our guest - Elina Augustine shares her experiences on the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic, the lockdown, and mental health awareness - which is something she is so passionate about.
Join the conversation to get the full gist of Elina's first 90 days.
And to learn more about the wonderful work she's doing at Wonder Woman Nigeria
Thank you for listening!
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About the documentary
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Hi, I'm Dahlia Akhaine and I am covering a documentary series sharing people's stories of our lives during the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the fact that Covid19 seems to be fading away, it is still very much a reality and I want to document our voices in this historic era.
Would you be interested in being featured?
Submit your name now at bit.ly/first90ofcovid19
#first90ofcovid19
First 90 days of Covid19 Episode 3 - with Seun Akande
What would you say to yourself at the beginning of the year 2020?
In Episode 3 of the #first90daysofcovid19 documentary series, our guest - Seun Akande shares her experiences on the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic, and how the lockdown affected her business.
Join the conversation to get the full gist of Seun's first 90 days.
Thank you for listening!
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About the documentary
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Hi, I'm Dahlia Akhaine and I am covering a documentary series sharing people's stories of our lives during the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the fact that Covid19 seems to be fading away, it is still very much a reality and I want to document our voices in this historic era.
Would you be interested in being featured?
Submit your name now at bit.ly/first90ofcovid19
#first90ofcovid19
First 90 days of Covid19 Episode 2 - with Oluwatobi Soetan
What would you say to yourself at the beginning of the year 2020?
In Episode 2 of the #first90daysofcovid19 documentary series, our guest - Oluwatobi Soetan shares his experiences on the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic, and his move from Lagos to Abuja, Nigeria.
He shares his thoughts on the mental and physical effects of the lockdown period, as well as the role of family in all of this.
He also shares why he absolutely loved being in hibernation!
And a random thought that he couldn't stop thinking about.
Join the conversation to get the full gist of Toby's first 90 days.
Thank you for listening!
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About the documentary
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Hi, I'm Dahlia Akhaine and I am covering a documentary series sharing people's stories of our lives during the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the fact that Covid19 seems to be fading away, it is still very much a reality and I want to document our voices in this historic era.
Would you be interested in being featured?
Submit your name now at bit.ly/first90ofcovid19
#first90ofcovid19
The first 90 days of COVID19 - Stephen Mbata (Pilot episode)
In this pilot episode of the #first90daysofcovid19 documentary series, our guest - Stephen Mbata shares his experiences on the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic working as a cybersecurity officer in Montreal, Canada.
He talks about the highs and lows of being stuck indoors, his way of giving back to the community and the unexpected wins this period has brought him.
He urges all of our listeners to never waste a bit of time in doing something they really want to get done. Remember, tomorrow is never guaranteed so make the best use of today!
Join the conversation to get the full gist of Stephen's first 90 days.
Thank you for listening!
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About the documentary
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Hi, I'm Dahlia Akhaine and I am covering a documentary series sharing people's stories of our lives during the first 90 days of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the fact that Covid19 seems to be fading away, it is still very much a reality and I want to document our voices in this historic era.
Would you be interested in being featured? Submit your name now at bit.ly/first90ofcovid19
#first90ofcovid19
Strategies to succeed as a writer and blogger
Exhibit Food (2): Strategies to succeed in the pastries & confectioneries industry
This week, Temitope Alimi sat with us for an awesome session talking about her journey from startup to building her pastry shop.
Temitope is the CEO, Tfa Confectionery and in today's episode, she shares her knowledge on effective strategies to succeed in the pastries & confectioneries industry.
Why did she start her business in this industry? What are the top lessons she has learnt over the course of her career? What advice would she offer to anyone just starting out?
Join the conversation to find out all these and more.
Exhibit Cosmetics: Strategies to succeed in the makeup & skincare industry
The cosmetics industry can just be as rocky and filled with it's up's and down.s as other industries.
In today's episode, Creative Director (House of Rheevo), Tosin Abejide walks us through the strategies that have helped her in building her brand & online community.
She also shares the lessons she has learnt in the course of her career as well as tips for those who want to start out in the industry.
Join the conversation and get informed now.
Exhibit Craft: Strategies to succeed in the hand craft industry
Who can be better to talk to us about craft than the CEO of the no. 1 shoe business in Africa!
Yes, you read that right: Africa
This week, we sat down with Alayande Zainab Ayomide to discuss the strategies to succeed in the shoe making business and the session was full of steamy wisdom and channelled experience.
You really wouldn't want to miss this one, join the conversation now
Exhibit Design: Strategies to succeed as a graphics designer
This week, we sat down with Ifeanyi Mark, the Creative designer at Seventh Gemini to talk about graphics design and the strategies to succeed as a designer.
Join the conversation now
Exhibit Fashion: Strategies to succeed in the fashion design industry
In today's episode, Abigail Israel - Creative Director at Marble Stitches sits down with us to discuss everything fashion.
What should newbies in the industry look forward to and what strategies work/ don't work?
Find out this and more in today's episode.
Join the conversation now.
Exhibit Food: Strategies to succeed in the food industry
Hi Ladies and gents,
In today's episode, Head Chef of kikkiskitchen - Temilolu Akinseye-George, talks to us about her journey in the food industry.
She goes deep into her successes, struggles and the strategies that aspiring food vendors should practice.
Join the conversation to get the full gist now
Changing career or business? Here's what you need to know
Are you thinking of changing career or business?
Or do you want to launch a new business for your newly found niche?
Here are the three most important things you should have:
1. The right mindset
2. The right skillset/ tools
3. The right people
Join the conversation now to get the full details
Top tips to improve creativity in your niche/ business
Getting creative with your business/ brand is not always easy. Here are our top tips to get more creative in your business & chosen niche.
Join today's podcast to
- Learn to think creatively. Do not say "I can't", rather say "How can I"
- Learn to listen & speak creatively. Sometimes, the most creative ideas come from those around us.
- Learn to promote yourself/ your brand and sell creatively. Can you pitch your product to me without saying anything?
Join the conversation to get the full gist post now
Creating a profitable business from your defined niche
Getting rewarded for a product or service you provided is not a privilege. It is your right.
In what ways can you position your niche to form a profitable business?
Check out today's tripod episode to find out how to:
- start an agency to serve your target audience
- provide one-on-one personalized customer service
- become an agent who links problem solvers with clients
Join the conversation now
How to niche down and dominate in your industry
In today's podcast, we will be walking you through 3 ways through which you can find a specific niche for your business and better define your unique selling point.
How can you break your industry into smaller categories?
What is the best way to discover problems that you can solve?
Do you struggle with getting customers or positioning your brand for success in your industry?
Perhaps, it's time to niche down, pick a smaller target audience that works for you and deliver true value.
Listen in to find out how.
Mental and physical health matters: how creatives and creators can find and maintain a balance
Ms. Remi Osifo, the lead curator at Abuja City Tourist(@abujacitytourist) sat with us to discuss mental and physical health matters and how it affects our work as creatives and creators.
A lot of us struggle with mental health issues but never speak up about it due to the fear of rejection or societal stigma. Some of us have friends and family members who face or live in mentally or physically unhealthy situations on a daily basis.
How can we play our part to ensure a mentally aware society? Join in the conversation to find out.
Mental Health Resources:
Instagram:
- @mentallyawareng
- @helpmeout.life
- @_adana
- @emotions_therapy
- @hauwa_ojeifo
Websites:
- A global community of mental health innovators - https://www.mhinnovation.net/organisations/mental-health-foundation-nigeria
Twitter:
- @WMHDay
The evolution of mobile photography and the threat it presents to creators
In today's episode, Charles Ofikhenual talks with us on all things mobile photography.
What does mobile photography mean to you? Do you feel overwhelmed with advancing camera technologies in smart phones?
How can you improve your photography game to ensure that you stay a step ahead and smartphones.
Get answers to your questions and much more by joining the conversation now.
Thanks for listening.
Valuation and Pricing: Setting a standard that works for you and your customers
In today's episode, Folajimi Olujuyigbe (Founder of Jimishoots) talks with our product manager, Dahlia Akhaine on the issues photographers and creatives face regarding setting a price that works for them and their customers.
How do you ensure your service is not undervalued?
How do you ensure your target market can afford your prices?
What factors do you consider when setting brand costs?
Get answers to all these questions and more as you listen along to the discussion.
Thanks for listening!