Good enough is good enough

Jun 5, 2022
11 mins

Episode Description

Is your perfectionism killing your marketing? In this episode, host Harwin argues that if you’re a surgeon or an engineer, perfectionism is a requirement — but in marketing, it’s a liability. You’ll learn why the numbers game of sales means even the world’s best pitchmen convert only half the room, why a 1‑2% response in direct mail is considered a home run, and how chasing the perfect logo, font, or sales script often lets your faster, messier competition snatch the market first.

Harwin draws a sharp line between striving for excellence and being paralysed by perfection. “Good enough” isn’t a slacker’s excuse — it’s a strategic decision to launch, test, fail, and improve while your perfectionist counterparts are still editing. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, delayed a launch to get it just right, or taken marketing rejection personally, this episode will help you reframe failure as data and start moving forward again.

The SeoWolf Podcast delivers no‑guru, street‑smart persuasion and internet marketing insights you can use today. Hit subscribe and give yourself permission to be good enough.

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