Brian Kurtz is the Founder and CEO of Titans Marketing, a direct response marketing educational, coaching, and consulting company. For nearly 40 years, he has employed proprietary direct marketing principles that have allowed him to scale a publishing company to $150 million. As a self-proclaimed serial direct response marketer, Brian has marketed and sold newsletters and books through infomercials, email, and the internet. He is also the author of Overdeliver. In this episode… Exiting your business doesn’t mean you have to sell it immediately. It’s an intricate process requiring years of planning and reverse-engineered strategies. How can direct response marketing help you map out your destination, and what strategies are essential for growth? With the advent of digital marketing, the industry has become saturated with channels, methods, and strategies, making it overwhelming for small-to-midsize businesses to establish a presence without breaking their budget. According to direct response marketing pioneer Brian Kurtz, marketing is everything, but you don’t have to advertise on every channel to achieve results. However, you should explore both online and offline strategies like social media and direct mail to remain relevant. Brian suggests conducting research and evaluating your financial assets to determine an ideal method for your business, allowing you to plan your exit effectively. Join Pat Mancuso in this episode of Destination Business Freedom as he welcomes Brian Kurtz, the Founder and CEO of Titans Marketing, to discuss designing a marketing plan that fits with your business landscape. Brian talks about the role of QR codes in direct marketing, the lessons he learned when pricing and marketing his products and services, and how to define business freedom.