Have you ever found yourself scrambling to write an email or social media post for a promotion—only to realize you already did it last year? What if I told you there’s a simple way to save yourself hours next season? Today, I’m sharing how documenting your promotions as you go can eliminate the guesswork and make next year’s marketing 10x easier. Instead of reinventing the wheel, you’ll learn how to track what works, streamline your marketing efforts, and save tons of time.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• 📂 Why most farmers waste time recreating marketing materials every year

• 📝 What to document in your Farm Promotions Logbook

• ✅ How to organize your past promotions for easy access next season

• 🚜 Real-life examples of how I’ve streamlined my marketing using this method

Your Homework: Create a simple Farm Promotions Google folder/doc today and add your last major promo materials to it.

Need help? 👉 Grab my free Farm Promotion Google Doc Template here: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/promolog

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• 📆 Creating a promotion calendar that drives consistent sales

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Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 📄 Farm Promotion Playbook Template: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/promolog

• 🎙️ Episode 296: How to Build a Farm Promotion Calendar That Drives Sales All Year Long

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