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3 Reasons You Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Marketer #1899
October 26, 2021

In episode #1899, Neil and Eric talk about 3 Reasons You Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Marketer. While it might feel good to be the smartest marketer in the room, you’re actually putting yourself at a disadvantage in the long run. To learn more about how ego breeds complacency, tune in today!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:20] Today’s topic: 3 Reasons You Don’t Want to Be the Smartest Marketer.
  • [00:30] Reason one: if you’re the smartest marketer, you’re not going to learn from the people around you.
  • [01:07] Reason two: if you’re the smartest marketer in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
  • [02:05] Reason three: you need to be willing to try new things.
  • [03:36] Our key takeaway for this episode: ego breeds complacency.
  • [04:10] That’s it for today!
  • [04:19] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

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