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Can you hire a CEO and leave them alone?, The best CMOs work at ugly companies, and Alex Cooper jumps from Spotify to SiriusXM in $125 million deal
September 02, 2024

In episode #2811, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the potential pitfalls of hiring a CEO without proper involvement, hiring marketers, and the value of experience in different types of companies. They also briefly mention the podcast industry and the recent deal involving Alex Cooper.

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(00:00) Can you hire a CEO and leave them alone? 

(06:10) The best CMOs work at ugly companies

(11:17) Alex Cooper jumps from Spotify to SiriusXM in $125 million deal

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