Episode #1125
Is Growth Hacking Still Relevant?
August 30, 2019

In episode #1125, we discuss growth hacking and if it is still relevant. Tune in to hear our thoughts!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s Topic: Is Growth Hacking Still Relevant?
  • [00:40] Around 2012, one of Neil’s partners coined the term, “growth hacking”.
  • [01:49] Growth hacking isn’t dead, but Neil doesn’t care for the term.
  • [02:20] We’ve both been called growth hackers, but we prefer to be called marketers.
  • [02:55] Evolve your skills as a marketer. Think about long-term growth.
  • [03:11] Growth hackers think about the variables and long-term growth.
  • [03:36] That’s it for today!
  • [03:43] Go to Marketing School to check out a video that will help you grow your business and to sign up for our live Mastermind.

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