What is Marketing Entropy?
I’m a firm believer that work should be simple, thorough, and dare I say FUN. I love taking massive, complex problems and breaking them down into edible pieces. In my past roles, I’ve thrived on the autonomy to spot patterns others miss and create streamlined approaches that get things done without the bloat.
Many people view marketing as a complex, intimidating, and dry corporate chore, but the reality is quite different. The fundamental issue is that the word "marketing" is frequently used incorrectly in everyday business conversations. It is often conflated entirely with advertising or sales, which are actually just the final, outward-facing steps of a much larger process. True marketing is not about aggressive shouting or boring spreadsheets; it is about human connection and understanding what people genuinely need.
Stripped of the confusing jargon, marketing becomes incredibly manageable when it is broken down into smaller, bite-sized tasks. Instead of trying to tackle a massive, ambiguous project all at once, the work should be divided into simple, actionable steps like identifying a core audience or clarifying a single message. When you focus on solving one small puzzle at a time, the process stops being overwhelming. This structured approach removes the guesswork, ensuring that every effort is both efficient and thorough.
Approaching marketing with this perspective completely changes the game, transforming it into something accessible and engaging. Shifting the focus toward pattern-finding and clear communication allows you to build a system that works predictably and effectively. Marketing does not have to be a boring obstacle or an impenetrable mystery. By treating it as a series of simple, purposeful steps, you can actually make the process of growing your business rewarding and fun.
Lets start the FUN!
Yasenny Camejo Marketing Consultant & Small Business Owner
TIPS
Tip 1: Separate "The Engine" From "The Fuel"
Think of your marketing strategy as the engine and your content as the fuel. Don't try to build the engine every single week. Dedicate one isolated block of time to map out your overall message, target audience, and goals (the engine). Once that system is built, your daily or weekly task is simply pouring in the fuel—like writing a newsletter or scheduling a post. Separating these two steps stops you from feeling overwhelmed by the "big picture" every time you sit down to work.
Tip 2: Chunk Your Work by "Micro-Deadlines"
Looking at a project like "Launch a new campaign" is too massive, which causes procrastination. Instead, look for patterns in your workflow and create 15-minute micro-tasks. For example, break an email newsletter down into three separate, bite-sized tasks on different days:
Brainstorming 3 subject lines.
Writing the body text.
Adding the links and hitting schedule.
By the time you finish the final piece, the large task is complete without ever feeling heavy.
Tip 3: Master One Channel Before Adding a Second
A common trap is trying to be everywhere at once—Instagram, LinkedIn, email, and events. This fragments your focus and makes marketing feel chaotic. Pick one primary channel where your audience actively hangs out and commit to mastering a simple routine there first. Once you have a predictable pattern that runs smoothly and efficiently on that single platform, only then should you copy and paste that system over to a new channel.
Tip 4: Focus on the Problem, Not the Promotion
People get stuck writing marketing copy because they think they have to act like a salesperson. Strip that away. True marketing is just identifying a specific problem your audience has and sharing a clear solution. Instead of trying to "market" your services, write down a list of the top 5 questions your clients ask you. Answering just one of those questions thoroughly is a complete, highly effective marketing task.
The Takeaway: Marketing doesn't require a massive corporate blueprint. It just requires an appropriate, structured approach that turns a giant goal into a series of simple, purposeful steps.Action Tip:
A practical way to reduce marketing drift is to run a short “strategy audit” on your active initiatives using a simple constraint: nothing continues unless it can be tied to a defined business objective and a measurable signal of impact.
Take your current marketing activities and list them without commentary. For each one, force a binary decision:
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