Fish from a Small Pond

Fish from a Small Pond

I’m not an angler, but a bit of research on Google suggests a consensus: It’s easier to fish from a small pond than a big lake. Why?

  • It’s easier to access a larger percentage of the water in a pond than a lake, so you are more likely to encounter fish.

  • You get to know the pond well, learning where the good spots are, as well as the best times, conditions, and bait to use.

  • Once you identify the right spots and methods, you simply repeat the same actions.

When thinking about your marketing, consider how you can “fish” from a small pond. Can you physically create a smaller pond by relocating your office to a small, close-knit community and focusing your efforts there? Or can you artificially create a smaller pond by concentrating on a tight-knit niche community that swims together? Master the small ponds before tackling the big lakes.