Marketing on the Fly: 13 Things You Can Do From Your Phone

Running a business doesn’t always happen behind a desk. 

In this episode, marketing strategist Gwen Montoya shares 13 practical tasks you can accomplish one-handed from your phone to keep your marketing and business goals moving forward. Whether you’re waiting in a pickup line, at an appointment, or simply taking advantage of a quick break, these actionable tips will help you stay productive without needing a full office setup.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to use the Canva app to create or edit graphics on the go.
   
• Drafting emails, blog posts, and social media content directly from your phone.
   
• Tips for cleaning up your inbox and managing saved articles.
   
• Quick strategies for engaging with your social media audience.
   
• The importance of taking short breaks to recharge and avoid burnout.
   
• Why you should periodically check your website for clarity, functionality, and mobile friendliness.
   
• How to create a to-do list for future tasks when you have more time.
   

13 One-Handed Marketing Tasks You Can Do From Your Phone:

1. Create or edit graphics using the Canva app.
2. Draft emails or save them for later in your drafts folder.
3. Sketch out blog posts or social media content in a notes app or Google Drive.
4. Use scheduling apps to plan posts.
5. Clean up your email inbox and unsubscribe from unnecessary lists.
6. Read saved articles to learn something new or clear your reading list.
7. Engage with your social media audience: reply to comments, DMs, and follow new accounts.
8. Take a moment to meditate, relax, or play a game to recharge your brain.
9. Check your website for clarity and mobile-friendliness.
10. Test your website links to ensure everything is working as it should.
11. Start a to-do list for tasks to tackle later.
12. Catch up with a friend to maintain your social connections.
13. Reflect on how your downtime can support your overall marketing strategy.

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