What if instead of chasing likes, clicks, and expensive ad spends, your business could tap into everyday people to amplify your brand? That’s the premise behind Crowds Now, the platform founded by entrepreneur Adriana Brusi.

From becoming Hong Kong’s youngest director at 16, to working across hospitality, events, and tech, Adriana has always been driven to spot gaps and turn them into opportunities. Today, she’s tackling one of the biggest pain points for small businesses: being seen in crowded markets without wasting thousands on ads that don’t convert.

In this episode, Adriana shares:

Why impressions and follower counts are the wrong metrics to chase.
The difference between attention and intention (and why only one leads to sales).
How Crowds Now uses everyday customers as authentic brand ambassadors.
Why influencer marketing isn’t the silver bullet for small businesses.
How even a $200 marketing budget can create traction when paired with the right crowd.
Why customer experience and emotional buy-in matter more than products alone.

Adriana’s biggest takeaway: “Stop worrying about followers and focus on creating intention. People buy from people they trust – and you don’t need $3,000 a month in ads to make that happen.”

🎧 Want to see how to grow with connection, not clicks? Tune in now.

👉 Join the Buddez community to access Adriana’s workshop and discover how other small business owners are finding smarter ways to get noticed.


CREDITS:
🔗 Guest credits: Adriana Brusi
🏢 Business: Crowds Now
📍Based in: Melbourne, Australia
🌐 Website: https://crowdsnow.com/
🌐 Website: www.eventnegotiators.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianabrusiofficial/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowds_now/