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Strategies for launching a new product, Hiring freelancers for mundane tasks, Finding the right fit for your agency, Framework for hiring, and Leveraging media platforms for agency growth
August 19, 2024

In episode #2802, we cover a portion of the 1.5-hour Agency Owners Association call, where Eric and Neil address questions from agency owners and provide insights and advice on launching a new product, hiring freelancers, leveraging media platforms, and more.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

(00:00) Introduction to Scaling an Agency

(02:37) Strategies for Launching Business Biscuits

(05:31) Maintaining Focus on One Business

(07:40) Avoiding Half Measures and Protecting the Core Business

(08:09) Hiring Freelancers for Mundane Tasks

(09:37) Finding the Right Fit for Your Agency

(10:31) Framework for Hiring: Jobs to be Done

(13:00) Leveraging Media Platforms for Agency Growth

(14:47) Viewing Media Platforms as Part of the Business

(15:38) Maintaining Focus and Avoiding Distractions


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