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24. Unlock the Secrets: How to Outsmart Black Friday and Save Big

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Black Friday is just around the corner and I've got a plan this year! In the past, I've been completely overwhelmed by all the sales hype and ended up not taking advantage of any of the deals. But not this time.

When you begin to understand how purchasing decisions are made, you can start to take back control of your money. As consumers, we are constantly bombarded with marketing strategies to get us to spend our money.  

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Here are 8 reasons why you should listen 

  1. Introduction and Purpose: Erin introduces the show’s theme centred around money, mindset, and confidence, acknowledging the emotional burden many women face regarding finances. 
  2.  Upcoming Planning Day Event: She announces a Planning Day on December 5th, designed for women in business to clarify their focus for the next 90 days, emphasising the importance of direction to combat overwhelm. 
  3.  Sales Awareness: The discussion shifts to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, highlighting the hype surrounding these sales and the need for awareness of marketing strategies that create urgency. 
  4.  Budgeting Essentials: Erin stresses the importance of setting a clear budget and creating a shopping list to avoid impulsive buying during sales events. 
  5.  Emotional Spending: The episode explores the emotional connections people have with spending, encouraging listeners to recognise these feelings to make more intentional purchasing decisions. 
  6.  Avoiding Overspending: Practical tips are shared on how to resist overspending traps set by marketers, such as minimum spend requirements and time-limited offers. 
  7.  Aligning Purchases with Goals: Erin emphasises that purchases should align with personal financial goals and values rather than being driven by marketing tactics or emotional impulses. 
  8.  Empowerment Through Awareness: The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to take control of their spending by being mindful of marketing strategies and focusing on their financial objectives.

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    Join The Confident Money Lounge Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/share/g/BF4Jd4q8SByT9aPh/ 
    Financial Wellness Kick Starter Kit https://www.erindavis.com.au/kickstart
    Planning Day https://www.erindavis.com.au/planning
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erindavis_transform/
    Website https://www.erindavis.com.au/
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-davis-b2163582/

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