In this episode of Wisdom Journey, I had the pleasure of chatting with Mark Newsome, aka Mr. Marketing. We dove deep into practical, low-cost ways to grow your business—especially if you don’t have a massive ad budget. Mark shared how to turn “dead assets” like inactive customers and overlooked connections into repeat buyers and new referrals. We talked about building an email list (yes, even if you’re not techy!), why you shouldn’t rely solely on social media, and setting up super-effective referral systems that work even if funds are tight. My hope is that you walk away realizing you’ve got untapped opportunities right in front of you—and with a few simple strategies, you can start seeing results almost immediately. Thanks for joining me on this journey—let’s keep building smarter, not harder!

Connect with Mark Newsome

Website:https://www.youcanmarketonlinenow.com/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmarknewsome/

I’m building an online business in public — sharing every win, setback, and “I can’t believe that happened” moment along the way. If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to start from scratch, come along for the ride. Join the journey at https://wisdom.beehiiv.com/

Chapters

1. Intro & Guest Introduction – 00:00:00

2. Mark’s Origin Story: From Real Estate to Marketing – 00:01:06

3. The Power of Hidden or Dead Assets – 00:06:12

4. Simple Strategies to Revive Inactive Customers – 00:08:38

5. Building and Leveraging Email Lists – 00:09:03

6. Social Media Traps & Building Real Assets – 00:17:04

7. Affiliate and Referral Systems Explained – 00:21:07

8. Cost-Effective Referral Strategies for Small Businesses – 00:27:01

9. Referral System Deep Dive: Real-World Examples – 00:31:05

10. The Magic Question for Growing Referrals – 00:42:28

11. Closing Thoughts & Where to Learn More – 00:46:05