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The Easiest Ways to Hire the Best Marketers in 2023 #2386
March 03, 2023

In episode #2386, we are discussing the easiest ways to hire the best marketers in 2023. One of the best (and only) shortcuts to marketing well is to hire well and you will hear all about how to do this. If someone who works for one or more of your competitors has been promoted multiple times, the chances are they are a good marketer. We tell you how you can approach them, what the typical response rate is, how you can hire more great marketers from their network, and how to make use of your own to hire well. Join us to find out how to grow your business by hiring the best marketers now! 
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[00:20] Today’s topic: The Easiest Ways to Hire the Best Marketers in 2023.

[00:39] Why someone who has been promoted multiple times at your competitors is a good choice to hire as a marketer and how to get them to want to work for you.

[02:55] The response rate we see for the above tactic and why it is worth it.

[03:49] How you can get referrals from the new people you hire and double up on good marketers.

[04:23] Finding marketers through your own referral network and what forums can help you.

[05:26] That’s it for today!

[05:38] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!

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