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A podcast from Geelong about the real mechanics of creative business. Ben Cook and Jobe Neal talk to the people doing the work about what actually moves the needle, with none of the gatekeeping.

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EP 239 June 202635m

Why Pulling Back on Marketing Could Be Your Biggest Mistake

When costs go up, most businesses look at cutting back.

Marketing is usually one of the first things to go.

But what if slowing down is the very thing putting your business behind?

In this episode of the WeCreate Podcast, we unpack why tough markets often create the biggest opportunities for businesses willing to stay consistent, build their brand, and keep showing up when competitors go quiet.

We also dive into why discounting isn’t always the answer, how consistency compounds over time, and why the right positioning matters more than ever when confidence is low.

The businesses that keep building through uncertain times are often the ones that come out ahead.

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