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March Income Report and Recap: MMG Design Revenue+Expenses Breakdown (A Podcast First)
April 22, 2025
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This week, I’m doing something I’ve never done before — I’m sharing my full monthly income report right here on the podcast. I walk through real revenue, expenses, wins, losses, and the lessons I learned building MMG Design full-time in March 2025.
Listen to this episode to learn what it really looks like behind the scenes of building a creative business on the road to $100K.
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MMG Design is a web design and content-first marketing agency working with B2B founders and marketing teams to drive pipeline through their digital presence.
Marketing by Design is a podcast where we share the stories and strategies of high-performing marketers in every niche to learn their secrets.
To learn more, visit mmgdesign.net
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