Episode 13

Top 5 Marketing Mistakes Creatives Must Avoid to Succeed

Published on: 1st August, 2024

In this episode, DeAndra Jalisa dives into five common marketing mistakes that creative entrepreneurs often make, and more importantly, how to avoid them. Understanding these pitfalls can make a significant difference in your business's success. Tune in to learn actionable strategies that will help you sidestep these errors and enhance your marketing efforts.

Key Takeaways:

Lack of Brand Consistency:

  • Importance of consistent visuals, messaging, and tone across all platforms.
  • How inconsistent branding can affect customer trust and perception of your business.

Not Knowing Your Target Audience:

  • The significance of defining and humanizing your target audience for effective marketing.
  • Steps to identify your ideal client and tailor your marketing strategies accordingly.

Not Having a Clear USP (Unique Selling Proposition):

  • The need for differentiation in your product or service to stand out from competitors.
  • Tips on how to define your USP and use it as a selling point.

Lack of a Clear Strategy:

  • Why having a well-thought-out strategy is crucial for business success.
  • The importance of planning and creating a roadmap for your marketing efforts.

Not Having a Strong Online Presence:

  • The benefits of a professional website and consistent social media presence.
  • How a strong online presence increases visibility, trust, and client acquisition.

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The S.O.F.T. Method Podcast
The S.O.F.T. Method™ Podcast is your sanctuary for self-worth, overflow, feminine embodiment, and trust. Hosted by DeAndra Jalisa, multi-passionate entrepreneur, creative coach, and soft life strategist! This show helps ambitious women unlearn the hustle and embody a softer, more sustainable path to success.

Each episode blends soulful storytelling, emotional empowerment, and practical strategies to help you stop over-functioning and start aligning with what truly feels good in your body, your brand, and your becoming. Whether you're building a business, healing from burnout, or reclaiming your feminine power, you’ll find truth, tenderness, and transformation here.

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DeAndra Crismon


DeAndra Jalisa Crismon is the founder of Party Shop Avenue. A bespoke balloon design company located in Los Angeles, California. DeAndra has been in the event industry for almost 10 years. She was a wedding planner and event designer who wanted to create something unique for the industry.

Which gave birth to Party Shop Avenue in 2017, she started posting her beautiful creations and her designs started to spread the internet like wildfire.

DeAndra has been able to work with some notable brands and influencers throughout her career. Clients like, Guess, Boohoo, Fabletics, Netflix, Fashion Nova, Mastros Franchise, Ispy, Colourpop, Sivan Ayla, Jessi Malay, Shayla Mitchell, Draymond Green, and many more. DeAndra had one of the biggest jobs of her career back in 2018 when she was flown out to New York to showcase her designs with Ipsy for Ispy Creator Day. Not to mention her designs were featured on Good Morning America the same week.

Now DeAndra is still persevering in the industry but is now mentoring aspiring creatives on how to grow successful creative businesses.