Marketing can be chaotic and sometimes overwhelming. It’s hard to know if you’re doing the right thing and taking your message in the right direction. It is vital for your strategy to be confident and concise with your messaging. Here are some inspirational marketing quotes to help you find some direction.

“Good content isn’t about good storytelling. It’s about telling a true story well.” - Ann Handley

“The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing.” - Tom Fishburne Founder & CEO, Marketoonist

“Brand equity is the sum of all the hearts and minds of every single person that comes into contact with your company.” — Christopher Betzter, Brand Strategist

“Content is anything that adds value to the reader"s life.” - Avinash Kaushik

“When people feel insecure about something, they look around for validation. Show them that other people trust you.“ - Francisco Rosales

“What separates good content from great content is a willingness to take risks and push the envelope.” — Brian Halligan, CEO & Co-founder, HubSpot

“Content is king." — Bill Gates, Co-Founder, Microsoft

“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” — Walt Disney, Co-Founder of The Walt Disney Company

“Nobody reads ads. People read what interests them. Sometimes, it’s an ad.” – Howard Gossage

“Just because you are the loudest, doesn't make you right.’ — Brian Halligan, CEO & Co-Founder, HubSpot

“Content marketing is really like a first date. If all you do is talk about yourself, there won’t be a second date.” – David Beebe, Founder & CEO, Storified Hospitality Group

“Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” — Lou Holtz, Former Football Coach, Notre Dame

“If you take a risk and it doesn't go as planned, welcome to the club.” — Fran Hauser

“Give them quality. That is the best kind of advertising.” –Milton Hershey, entrepreneur

“Before you create any more ‘great content,’ figure out how you are going to market it first.” –Joe Pulizzi