It's our 300th episode!! Wow. Can I make a confession?... I didn't realize this important milestone moment until 10 days ago. And by then, it was too late. I realized I had missed my chance to make this moment a "Big Deal" and build momentum for my brand. There were SO many things I could have done with this episode!... invited a special interview guest, held a giveway, gotten a round-table of farmers who have coached with me to hear their transformative stories, or "looked back" at where I've been.

So I decided to turn this into a learning opportunity for all of us. I'm "going meta" as we use this milestone episode to discuss the marketing power of YOUR farm's milestone moments. I’ll share the lessons I learned from forgetting to celebrate this big achievement—and give you a roadmap for using anniversaries and other key dates to grow your farm’s business.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why milestones create powerful marketing opportunities

• The psychology behind milestone marketing (and why it works)

• 3 types of milestones you should celebrate

• Creative ideas for turning milestones into marketing gold

• How to name and promote your milestone celebrations

Your Action Step: Identify one upcoming milestone in your business and brainstorm three ways to celebrate it. Need help? If you're a member of Farm  Marketing School, you cann download my free Milestone Celebration Planning Worksheet to get started!

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• Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales

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• Writing high-converting emails (nurture, promotions, onboarding)

• Collecting & using customer testimonials effectively

• Auditing & improving your sales funnel

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Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 📄 FREE Milestone Celebration Planning Worksheet and AI Prompt Cheatsheet-- available to all subscribers of Farm Marketing School.

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• 💬 Love this episode? Screenshot and tag me on Instagram @mydigitalfarmer or DM me your biggest takeaway.

• 🌱 Want more farm marketing strategies? Visit my full resource library at www.mydigitalfarmer.com.

🎧 Recommended Next Episode: Not sure what to listen to next? Check out Episode 205: How to Create a Promotion Calendar for Your Farm—it’s the perfect follow-up to today’s discussion.

🔗 www.mydigitalfarmer.com/205

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