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Saurav's Journal
Thinking out loud — clients I've turned down, things I've learned, and honest takes on what this work is actually like.
She Came Back a Year Later. Here's Why.
A prospect I spoke to a year ago just became a client. Not because of a follow-up sequence or a retargeting ad. Here's the real reason — and what it taught me about how this work actually grows.
saurav soni
Jun 83 min read
Why I Turned Down a Client Last Month (And Why That's Actually Good for You)
£4,000 a month on the table. I said no. Here's the exact moment on the call that made the decision for me — and what it says about how I actually work.
saurav soni
Jun 53 min read
I Learned Something Today
I was on a call today, pitching a client. And I came up with this idea. In my head, it was brilliant. I was so into it, I couldn't see beyond it. Until the client made me realize it was a bullshit idea. And for a few seconds, I just sat there. Shocked. Not because the idea was bad. But because I realized what I was doing. I was trying so hard to sell that I stopped paying attention to what actually made sense. And that's when it hit me: People who pay don't have time to talk
saurav soni
Nov 10, 20252 min read
The Day a Bespoke Shoe Brand Reminded Me Why I Became a Marketer
So I was watching Nikhil Kamath's podcast the other day, and I couldn't help but notice the shoes he was wearing. You know that feeling when you see something and can just tell it's quality? Even through a screen. I searched it up— Cuero . And honestly, my marketer brain went straight into analysis mode. My immediate thought? If they've reached someone like Nikhil Kamath, they're probably crushing it with performance marketing. Lakhs on ad spend. Scaling hard. Content machine
saurav soni
Oct 31, 20253 min read
Why you should not do performance marketing?
Why ads wont solve everything for you. Most brands today treat performance marketing like oxygen.They believe ads are the only way to...
saurav soni
Oct 2, 20252 min read


5 Podcasts Every D2C Founder Should Watch in 2026
Running a D2C brand in 2025 is no small feat. Between rising customer acquisition costs, fickle consumer behavior, and the constant...
saurav soni
Oct 2, 20253 min read
India, Capitalism, and the Global Tug-of-War: Notes from Nikhil Kamath’s Podcast with Ruchir Sharma
I recently tuned into an episode of WTF is with Nikhil Kamath , where Nikhil sat down with the writer and global investor Ruchir Sharma ....
saurav soni
Sep 19, 20254 min read
How GIDC’s Factories Opened My Eyes: Why Indian Manufacturing Could Grow 10x with Better Documentation and Digital Marketing
Last week, I stepped deep into GRDC’s industrial heart. For five days, I met factory founders, joined their working lunches, observed...
saurav soni
Aug 16, 20254 min read
What Founders Should Do (and Definitely NOT Do) in a Rapidly Changing Marketing World
Welcome to 2025, where marketing isn’t what it used to be . Facebook ad hacks? Fizzling. Cheap clicks? Gone. Customer loyalty? As fragile...
saurav soni
May 21, 20252 min read
🧠 How to Stay Relevant in Your Audience’s Mind
Not every business gets to sell sneakers, sunglasses, or tech gadgets.Some of us sell the quiet , useful , and uncool stuff — like...
saurav soni
May 1, 20253 min read
Discounts Aren’t Strategy. They’re Just a Temporary Crutch.
Let’s cut the fluff. Yes, customers game discounts.Yes, brands fall for it. But if both sides know the discount is a trick…Why are we...
saurav soni
Apr 23, 20252 min read
Why True Luxury Is More Than Just a Brand Name
Luxury isn’t just about high-end logos or household names. The true essence of luxury brands lies in craftsmanship, exclusivity,...
saurav soni
Mar 5, 20253 min read
Luxury Brand Marketing vs Mass Market: Key Differences Explained
Luxury isn’t just about a high price tag—it’s about perception, storytelling, exclusivity, and emotional appeal.
saurav soni
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Why I Decided to Focus Solely on Saurav Does Marketing
Why did I choose Saurav Does Marketing? It’s simple—freedom, impact, and authenticity. I wanted a platform that reflects who I am and how.
saurav soni
Feb 27, 20252 min read


How I Learned to Make Every Rupee Count: Getting Started with Performance Marketing
It was a Tuesday evening, and I was sitting with a client who was frustrated. Their previous marketing campaigns had drained their...
saurav soni
Feb 26, 20255 min read


The Untold Secret of Marketing: It’s Not Just About Great Designs or Videos – It’s About Distribution
In today’s world of marketing, the buzzwords are everywhere – copywriting , great designs , and videos . Scroll through LinkedIn,...
saurav soni
Feb 22, 20254 min read


The Power of Saying No: How Businesses Thrive by Turning Down Prospects in 2025
In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, the pressure to say ‘Yes’ to every opportunity is overwhelming. Whether it’s taking on...
saurav soni
Feb 21, 20255 min read
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