Key Lessons Neil & Eric Have Learned From Running Marketing Agencies #2112

In episode #2112, we share the key lessons we have learned from running marketing agencies. After so many years in the marketing game, we have both learned a number of very important lessons that we did not know when we first started out. Tune in to hear us talk about the power of conferences, alignment, hiring practices, and much more!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

• [00:25] Today’s topic: Key Lessons Neil & Eric Have Learned From Running Marketing Agencies.
• [00:28] Looking back at our first agencies almost 20 years ago, and our more recent ventures.
• [01:14] The importance of hiring personnel with experience!
• [01:39] Why focus can trump jumping on the newest trends.
• [02:30] Niching down from an early stage.
• [02:55] Why you cannot help every person, and the importance of alignment.
• [03:33] How conferences can help you find great clients!
• [04:39] Escaping a 'salesy' image and prioritizing being helpful. 
• [06:01] That is it for today!
• [06:03] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io/live to learn more about our next event!

 

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• Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro 
• Aligning Vectors: How To Scale A Business

 

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