As expertise-based service-providing entrepreneurs, we might mistakenly believe that our business doesn’t require paid media advertising. If we plan to scale – to move from hourly to exit- we need to think about expanding our marketing reach beyond word-of-mouth or organic SEO. I am on this journey with my listeners, and I was so grateful to have Mary-Ann Pruitt, a 25-year advertising veteran, join me for some essential tips, including:Why advertising matters for businesses from solos to Fortune 500sHow to define your niche when it comes to advertising – it may be broader than you think!The critical importance of knowing your audience in today’s advertising worldBONUS – some unexpected latest trends in advertising on social mediaI learned a lot from Mary-Ann, and it resonated especially loudly when I thought about ways to promote a product based on expertise – like a course or a certification. If you are considering one of these steps, you need to be thinking about the big picture, including advertising and IP. Contact me to discuss taking your IP to the next level.More About Our Guest:Mary Ann Pruitt is the CEO and President at Mosaic Media, a collection of media-buying experts and creative strategists who negotiate, purchase, and monitor advertising space and airtime. Mary Ann started her career in media by working as a senior sales executive for some of the nation’s largest media outlets. After discovering her talent and love for media strategy, she founded Mosaic as a way to provide niche expert experience to agencies and marketing departments across the country. Her hard work and savvy strategy skills have led Mosaic to year-over-year growth and has expanded her impact as an industry leader in all things—traditional, digital, and everything in between. Reflecting this is a 2020 award from Cynopsis Media naming her as a Top Woman in Media. Connect with Mary-Ann Pruitt:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterConnect with Erin and find the resources mentioned in this episode at hourlytoexit.com/podcast.Erin's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinaustin/Think Beyond IP YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVztXnDYnZ83oIb-EGX9IGA/videosMusic credit: Yes She Can by Tiny MusicA Team Dklutr production