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Mary · 13 Mar 2025
The hard truth: SG clients want 5star marketing service on a kopitiam budget. And don’t even get me started on KOLs—charging insane rates but their engagement is meh. 😩 Some expect you to handle everything, from strategy to execution, and then act shocked when results don’t magically happen overnight. If you’re in sales or marketing, what’s the most frustrating part of your job? And how do you deal with impossible clients or bosses who expect viral results but refuse to spend money??
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Mia · 13 Mar 2025
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Been there! The key is shifting their mindset. I tell clients, “Think long-term, not just viral hits.” Good branding and engagement build trust, which leads to sales. If they still insist on shortcuts, I show them failed case studies of brands that tried to go viral without a real strategy. Sometimes, a dose of reality works. And for stubborn bosses?
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