Marketing ROI

Is Your Marketing Actually Working? Or Are You Just Guessing?

March 19, 20251 min read

Is Your Marketing Actually Working? Or Are You Just Guessing?

Most businesses spend time and money on marketing without knowing what’s actually driving sales.

- They track clicks but not conversions.
- They measure “awareness” but not revenue.
- They rely on gut instinct instead of data.


Here’s how to fix it (without overcomplicating it)

Track Conversions, Not Just Clicks
Views and likes don’t pay the bills—orders do. Set up conversion tracking in your CRM or use UTM links to see what’s actually bringing in paying customers.

Know Your Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
Marketing only works if it’s profitable. Take your total ad spend and divide it by the number of new customers. If you’re spending more to get a sale than you make from it, something’s off.

Find Your 80/20
80% of your sales likely come from just 20% of your marketing efforts. Look at your numbers—which channels, emails, and ads bring in actual revenue? Focus there, and cut the fluff.

Make Data-Driven Decisions (Not Assumptions)
CRM & AI tools help track:
- Where your leads come from
- Which customers are most profitable
- When to follow up to maximize repeat orders

So, Is Your Marketing Actually Working?

If you can’t answer that in seconds,
it’s time to fix it.

Want to see how Monster CRM helps businesses track, automate, and grow smarter?

Let’s talk.

Kat Kotrla is the founder of Monster Systems and the visionary behind EasyOrder, the industry’s most efficient ordering platform for ink and toner resellers. With a background in design, marketing, and product development, Kat turned a small family business into a game-changing software company that helps resellers streamline ordering, boost customer retention, and compete with larger retailers.

For over 20 years, Kat has been dedicated to innovation, simplicity, and customer-first solutions, ensuring that independent resellers have the tools they need to thrive in an evolving market. His expertise, combined with a passion for helping small businesses succeed, has made Monster Systems a trusted partner in the industry.

Kat Wilder Kotrla

Kat Kotrla is the founder of Monster Systems and the visionary behind EasyOrder, the industry’s most efficient ordering platform for ink and toner resellers. With a background in design, marketing, and product development, Kat turned a small family business into a game-changing software company that helps resellers streamline ordering, boost customer retention, and compete with larger retailers. For over 20 years, Kat has been dedicated to innovation, simplicity, and customer-first solutions, ensuring that independent resellers have the tools they need to thrive in an evolving market. His expertise, combined with a passion for helping small businesses succeed, has made Monster Systems a trusted partner in the industry.

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