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The Mobile User Acquisition Show

🏔 How to grow a growth education business with Brian Balfour, CEO at Reforge📚

Nov 21, 2022
Brian Balfour, an influential person in growth, talks about his experiences and growth strategies. He discusses the impact of writing on his career and the value of content for personal growth and company success. He also explores the significance of building a targeted product and balancing short-term revenue with long-term goals. Additionally, he delves into self-reinforcing growth loops and Reforge's strategy, as well as the impact of search ranking and referral mechanics.
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  • HubSpot's success in content marketing played a significant role in their journey towards IPO, establishing themselves as a trusted authority in their industry.
  • Reforge evolved from its early days as the Silicon Valley Business Review into a comprehensive educational platform, tailoring programs to specific audiences.

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The Value of Content Marketing at HubSpot

HubSpot's success in content marketing played a significant role in their journey towards IPO. Content not only built their brand and reputation, but it also provided a distribution machine and self-reinforcing growth loop that generated a high volume of leads. Through educational and informative content, HubSpot stayed top-of-mind for potential customers, establishing themselves as a trusted authority in their industry.

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