Marketing In Less Than 1000 Words

by Bear Burns

Now over 40,000 downloads worldwide! A book on marketing you can read in 15 minutes flat. In under 1000 words we explain the major principles of successful marketing - the absolute most important things you must understand to market your business successfully and find more customers. Each chapter is less than 70 words long. This is a book so short that everybody can make the time to read it.

Genres: Business

7 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good information broken down into the basics you need to know. Succulent and succient

[David Guerra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and to the point!

The title caught my eye and what I got was a straightforward, no nonsense, in your face, less than 1000 words document that has me pointed i n the right direction. Sadly, because it is under 1000 words, it left me wanting more. Dip your toe into the "marketing" pool and if it feels good; jump in.

[Christopher Mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it well enough. I think he did a pretty commendable job at diving into a fairly wide spectrum as it relates to marketing, considering he only had 1000 words to work with. I thought there were some pretty quotable sections that left me pondering, and that's always a good thing.

[lasaundra d spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nothing new

Didn't learn anything more about marketing that I didn't already know. I guess for someone that doesn't have a clue about Mart, it's a good start but if you know anything about it, this is not the best way to spend 15 minutes.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet, and to the point marketing tips from an entrepreneurial background.

[Santi Hynönen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and effective as the title says

It's a interesting read and can give you some additional insights that will help you don't your projects. Check the sample

[Travis Mays · Rating 4 out of 5]

A begginers briefing.

I can't say this book taught me anything specific about marketing. However, for a begginer, this book is a great way to get started.

[Levi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was ok

Not that useful to me. I was hoping for links and advice for promoting . not encouragement. But it might help others

[Brightdogpro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple but true

Good advice, and a lot of room for your own creativity to expand on. Would recommend as a good initial read for beginners or a quick refresher for those studying.

[PARTH · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not much useful

Not recommended. No one can learn marketing in 10 pages. Don't download it and don't waste your time. There are other useful books too.

[Dustin Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastically minimal and effective.

I’ve taken college courses on marketing and this just about sums it up in the least amount of words I’ve seen. Simply fantastic, great work.

[Swan&Swan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise Advice

Silver nuggets and Gold coins of guidance for those looking to start a business or redesign and revive one. Thanks Bear..

[Jeff Swystun · Rating 1 out of 5]

This Does Not Dumb-Down Marketing, It Obliterates It.

Wow. I get this on one level. Let's put together a basic guide with a catchy title. That was the notion behind the "Dummies" series. At least there is some heft to one of those books. This one is six pages. It is a hodgepodge of truisms and some thoughts that should not be mixed together. There is little logic in the order they are presented. So it is dangerous for anyone attempting to apply it. Consider this notion, “spend at least 6% of your revenues in better marketing.” There is no substantiation to this and it does not allow for differences in industry.

That led me to a question. Who is the target audience? I only picked it up because it was free. The "book" touts itself as "Probably the most condensed primer you'll ever read on building and marketing your business." That seems true with the result being an incredibly irrelevant take on a complex and very human business practice.

I cannot think of a single client of mine that would find value or applicability in these six pages. They read like crib notes from a Philip Kotler book...which you should read instead. Once again, it is dangerous to apply any business process without context. The least Burns could have done is provide a case study or two.

[Janice Spina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marketing in a nutshell!

This book was a quick review of marketing. The basic thing is to find your audience as an author. Once you click into that audience magic happens.

I recommend reading this and all books about marketing in order to make this magic a reality for authors everywhere!

[Don Holliday · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's not the "best marketing book ever" (which is very much the vibe of many reviews), but it may be the best introduction to marketing. I'd consider it a must-read for anyone considering marketing as a career. This essentially feels like a blog-post-turned-ebook (very much along the lines of something you'd find and read and favorite and bookmark on Medium) but it's a great article that is well-worth the reading. This quick and easy read clearly defines your responsibilities as a marketing professional, what your clients will expect you to do for them, and what you should expect from yourself. This work would make a suitable manifesto for marketing or function as a battery-charger for marketing professionals who have begun doubting their true calling (or those who have started drinking a little too much of the ego Kool-Aid). If you're in marketing (or thinking about entering the profession) pick up a copy for yourself and put it on your calendar to read and revisit at least once per month.

[Komi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and easy book to read that gives you an understanding of your potential career. Gives a decent overview of what you should expect to do in your business. My favorite phrase from the book is the following: "Customers can only judge you on whatever image you present to them. Give them a second rate website, a poor sales experience, sullen customer service, rubbish marketing - they can only judge what your product is like based on that - even if your actual product is vastly superior to the quality of your marketing materials. Again, marketing is about the total experience you give a customer."

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy and quick read, and for obvious reasons as it truly is under 1000 words. That said, don't let its brevity affect its rating, each word is chosen for a reason and this is a great way to start to look at marketing. I know that for my small business, we don't apply these principles and I know that by doing so we can change our sales and profit.

[Adolfo Julian Pacheco Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

That's the way every book should be written

Most people around the world pay for words, content over quality. This book,on the other hand, though short is extremely effective. sadly we buy and sell tons of garbagy words and let out the core ideas.

[Anastasia Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'd recommend this book to all those people who have difficulty differentiating between marketing and advertising. The text doesn't teach you any know-how or give any actionable advice, but it does serve its purpose when defining marketing is concerned.

[Rachael Fernandez]

100% positive marketing tips

I enjoyed reading Rob's marketing tips and it was to the point. Well worth the read and with added social links at the end to stay updated on marketing tips.

[Brian Mulipah · Rating 5 out of 5]

straight to the point

I didn't think the book itself is actually less than 1000 words. I thought the title meant "how to market with less words", however I am glad I got it. This book is no fluff, it gores straight to the point. Very useful.

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short, sweet and it addressed a problem I saw myself having. Not a bad investment of my time.

[Gina G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Information and The Word Count was Maintained. Two Thumbs Up

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly common sense stuff, but great reminders to use that common sense.

[ICANOVERU · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you



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it is not long ,but it is useful for me. I will read this again when I am free

[Jacob Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good easy read

Easy read offering a solid foundation that enables future success. A great overall conceptual breakdown that helps getting back to the basics.

[Ken Ignacio · Rating 4 out of 5]

just marketing in a nutshell for people who really have no idea what marketing is.

[Renae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool

It was a fast read with good info in it. Very helpful and easy to understand. Keep up the good work.

[Ana Cabañas · Rating 4 out of 5]

No way I just loved it. This is the way of you can learn a little about something. This is my dream career so I enjoyed a lot. High recommended

[Genoa · Rating 3 out of 5]

quick and concise.