This episode is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. In this episode of the Contrarian Marketing podcast, we dive deep into the challenges of navigating marketing budget cuts, layoffs, and job hunting in the ever-changing tech landscape. We share our insights and experiences on how to make the most of shrinking budgets, renegotiate targets, and adapt to the new reality. This episode is sponsored by SEO Monitor Forecasting is one of the trickiest topics in the SEO industry, especially when you have to do it. SEOmonitor has created a tool to help you easily eliminate error-prone spreadsheets, unreliable data, and hard-to-maintain formulas. Simply choose your keywords and select your ranking goals to get estimated sessions & conversions. The forecastgin algorithm is completely transparent. Sign up now and get a 3-month free trial for simplified and accurate SEO forecasts! 4 key strategies for successfully navigating marketing budget cuts: * Focus on what works: When making budget decisions, prioritize the marketing strategies that have proven to deliver results. This will help maximize the effectiveness of the budget you do have. * Renegotiate targets: If your budget is cut, be proactive in renegotiating your targets with stakeholders to set more realistic expectations. * Be specific and logical: Clearly communicate the impact of budget cuts on your forecasts and outcomes. Use data and logical reasoning to illustrate the consequences of reduced budgets. * Outsource: Find ways to work more efficiently with a smaller budget, such as utilizing contractors or freelancers instead of full-time employees to maintain flexibility and reduce costs. Join the conversation Subscribe to the newsletter for a free summary, key takeaways, and community content once a week. We have opened a paid assistant position to get help with the pre and post-production of this podcast – so do reach out to us for more details. Also, if you have any good ideas on how to hack a budget, save money, or look better in recessionary times – share them in the comments! Enjoyed this episode? – Subscribe to Contrarian Marketing on Spotify/Apple podcasts/Youtube to listen to past episodes and get notified of upcoming releases. Thank you! Eli and Kevin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.contrarianmarketingpodcast.com