📌The 19th century Marketing
In the 1870s, Smirnov came up with a tactic that today would be called guerrilla marketing. He sent planted men into the taverns around his city. Their task was simple: They would enter a bar and loudly, so everyone could hear, ask: - “Do you have Smirnov vodka?” Most often, the owner would reply: - “No, we don’t carry that.” The man would pretend to be offended and say: - “Well, then I’ll go somewhere that does have it!”And leave. Guess what happened next? The tavern owners were shocked: several people a day were coming in and asking for the same brand. And the owner would think: “Damn, if there’s demand, I need to order it immediately!” In the end, merchants themselves started coming to Smirnov, asking him to supply them with “that very vodka everyone is asking for.” ✨ Conclusion Smirnov didn’t wait for demand. He created it. Before his product was a household name, he made people believe it already was. Perceived popularity drives real popularity. Whether you’re selling a course, a template, a guide, or any digital product… don’t wait for the world to discover you. ➤ Talk about your product constantly. ➤ Show people using it. ➤ Share results, testimonials, conversations. ➤ Create the feeling that “everyone is asking for it.” Because in marketing, attention comes to those who act like they already have it. Don’t chase demand. Start the spark, and let the market follow.😌