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“When we were younger and first starting out in Australia, we found that we sold more records by word of mouth because we were playing the bars, clubs, and small places and building a following. And as we got bigger, we still relied a lot on word of mouth.” quote by Angus Young
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“When we were younger and first starting out in Australia, we found that we sold more records by word of mouth because we were playing the bars, clubs, and small places and building a following. And as we got bigger, we still relied a lot on word of mouth.”

Angus Young

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Industry Talk, 1995

Describes grassroots promotion via word of mouth, showing its lasting value despite growth.

In simple terms: Word of mouth drives success.

Key Takeaway

Leverage personal networks for growth.

Themes

marketing grassroots growth

Mood

practical optimistic

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • startup promotion
  • tour planning
  • brand building

Key Concepts

viral community building

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you sustain word‑of‑mouth in large markets?
  • What modern tools complement it?
A Different Perspective

May not scale in digital age.

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