Your Business on Purpose

E124: Marketing on a Shoestring Budget: Affordable Strategies for Small Business Owners with Corey Fonville Foster


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In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, host Dawnette Palmore dives into the world of budget-friendly marketing strategies with Corey Fonville Foster, CEO of iRock Marketable Business Solutions. Corey shares her journey from a medical assistant to a successful business coach, trainer, and speaker who specializes in helping entrepreneurs master marketing, sales, and business fundamentals without breaking the bank.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why Marketing is Essential for Small Businesses: Corey discusses why every business, no matter the size, must invest in marketing to attract and retain customers.

  • Types of Affordable Marketing Options: From social media to email marketing, Corey breaks down different ways to get your message out without high costs.

  • The Power of Knowing Your Audience: Discover how targeting a specific audience can make every marketing dollar count.

  • Creative Strategies for Affordable Marketing: Learn about batching social media posts, using automation tools, and focusing on software over team hires to stretch your budget effectively.

  • Balancing Business with Part-Time Work: Corey shares her perspective on sustaining your business with additional income, highlighting the value of pursuing other work to support your dreams if needed.

  • Corey and Dawnette also discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, the myth of "overnight success," and the importance of remembering your "why" in business.

    Connect with Corey Fonville Foster:

    • Website: iRock Marketable Business Solutions
    • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube at Corey Fonville Foster
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      Your Business on PurposeBy Dawnette Palmore