The document discusses marketing goals and the marketing mix. It explains that marketing goals should be SMART - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Five common types of marketing goals are described: increasing brand awareness, generating qualified leads, growing thought leadership, increasing customer value, and empowering the team. The marketing mix, also called the 4Ps, is introduced as the key to positioning a product or plan. The 4Ps consist of product, place, price, and promotion. Each P is defined and questions are provided to consider when analyzing a marketing mix for a specific product. Developing a marketing mix involves standing from the customer's perspective and keeping the mix optimized by regularly reviewing and changing the elements