Here’s your October marketing strategy: it’s playoff season – so swing for success! Read here to learn how to take action in your marketing.

Marketing is a game – you’ve got to step up to the plate

Growing up in Costa Rica in the 90s, it felt like ESPN only aired one team: the Yankees. Or at least, that’s how it seemed to me. October meant playoffs. And for years, watching the Yankees chase another title became a tradition in my home.

Those teams were legendary, boasting a lineup that included the strikes of Pettite, Mussina, Clemens, and the best of the best, Mariano Rivera. On the field, you had the hits of Jeter, Posada, Bernie Williams, and Paul O’Neill. And my favorite? For reasons I still can’t fully explain: Tino Martinez.

What stood out to me then, and still does today, is how those batting players approached the game. Yes, they waited for the perfect pitch. But they were already in the box. They had studied the pitcher, prepared their swing, and shown up ready. They didn’t let the pressure freeze them because they knew they’d get another at-bat, another shot, another swing.

Lately, I’ve been seeing a different pattern in business owners.

They’re waiting too – but not at the plate. They’re still in the dugout, stuck in strategy sessions and second-guessing. Waiting for the perfect moment. Waiting for the perfect plan.

But here’s the truth: in October baseball – and in business – you win by stepping up and swinging. That is Yankees baseball; we go for the home run. Always.

And that’s what this post is about: why taking action in marketing beats waiting for perfection, and how a simple 3-step approach can help you build momentum right now.

Marketing is a game – and your October marketing strategy is to step up to the plate

Taking swings builds success

Think of a baseball player in October. He watches film, adjusts his stance, analyzes pitchers – but none of that matters unless he swings. Even the missed swings give him insight. He learns what the pitcher is doing and what to do next.

Marketing is the same. Every email you send, ad you run, or landing page you launch gives you valuable data. That feedback becomes your playbook. No amount of theory replaces the real-world feedback you get from actually launching something.

You don’t need a perfect strategy. You need motion and momentum.

Edison, Dyson, and the power of intentional iteration

Thomas Edison tested more than 1,000 different materials before finding the right filament for the light bulb. James Dyson built over 5,000 vacuum prototypes before one stuck. These inventors didn’t wait for the perfect idea; they acted, tracked, and improved.

That’s what modern digital marketing allows you to do: test quickly, learn fast, and improve with precision. You just have to start.

Action in marketing beats perfection: a simple 3-step game plan

You don’t need a massive campaign. You need a system to try something and learn from it. Here’s a simple way to start swinging:

1. Step Up to the Plate
   Launch something. Anything. A short email campaign, a single-page site, or one targeted ad. Don’t aim for perfect – aim for live.

2. Watch the Pitch
   Within 7–14 days, check your data. Where did people click? What got ignored? Were there form starts or bounce-offs?

3. Make the Adjustment
   Tweak your message. Update your headline. Shift the CTA. Then try again.

Before and after: real results from a real test

One of our clients came to us with a clear goal: get more qualified leads. 

Their internal marketing person had an idea for a landing page, so we built it, followed their guidance, and launched the campaign.

But after 10 days, no leads.

That’s when we took a step back and applied our own proven SEO and ad strategies. We overhauled the Google Ads campaign, updated targeting, clarified messaging, and optimized the page.

The results spoke for themselves.

• Before: no traffic, no traction, no leads
• After: high-intent leads, real conversions, and clear ROI
• Impact: In just 14 days, they started receiving leads. And by the 2-month mark, they had over 30 legit inquiries and had already booked more than $100K in business for 2026

And here’s the best part: we’ve since used this same approach on other landing pages for them – and they’re all paying dividends.

That’s the power of intentional iteration. You don’t get results by waiting. You get results by launching, learning, and improving.

Need more testing ideas? Read our post on landing page tips that convert.

No budget? No problem.

You don’t need Yankees or Dodgers money. You just need to start.

Pick one audience. One offer. One campaign. Cap your spend. Track what happens. Then adjust. Modern platforms are built for testing and scale. Momentum > Magnitude.

Let Lifedge be your coach

At Lifedge, we help clients move from stuck to steady by building marketing rhythms that make room for testing, learning, and growing. We’re not here to hand you a plan and walk away. Explore our digital marketing services, and let us know how we can help you.

Your October marketing strategy can’t wait

Marketing doesn’t reward hesitation. It rewards teams that show up, swing, and adjust. And this time of year, your audience is already in buying mode.

They’re researching. Comparing. Planning. That means every swing you take now has the potential to pay off in real revenue and future growth.

Don’t wait until next January to start building momentum. Begin now, when attention is high and your message can make the biggest impact.

For a strategic perspective, read Harvard Business Review’s “Why You Should Stop Looking for the Perfect Idea.”

FAQs: how to get started on your October marketing strategy

How fast should I expect results from a first test?

You’ll usually see directional signals in 7–14 days. Look at click-throughs, bounce rates, and form starts – not just final conversions.

What if my budget is small?

Start small: one audience, one message, one campaign. Cap your spend and optimize from early results.

What should I test first?

Start with your headline and CTA. These often drive the biggest improvements with the smallest changes.

You can’t win if you don’t swing

In marketing, like baseball, the scoreboard only counts when you’re in the game.

There’s no better time to try something new than right now. The playoffs are here. The holidays are coming. Your audience is ready. Are you?

Let’s stop waiting. Let’s start swinging. Schedule your free consult with Lifedge today!