Episode #1130
The Most Successful Marketers Are…
September 04, 2019

In episode #1130, we discuss what makes a successful marketer. Tune in to hear the traits of the most successful marketers in the business.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s Topic:  What Makes a Successful Marketer
  • [00:30] Eric thinks the most successful marketers are entrepreneurial. 
  • [00:39] They get things done and figure out things on their own.
  • [00:49] Neil thinks the most successful marketers for large corporations tend to be very data-oriented.
  • [00:58] The best marketers for smaller companies tend to be creative and scrappy, because they have fewer resources.
  • [01:54] Neil looks for go-getter’s with good ideas.
  • [02:17] Eric also wants someone who can figure things out on their own.
  • [02:55] The more successful people take on more and create less work for others.
  • [03:41] It’s important to have someone who creates great processes.
  • [04:10] David Kim from HubSpot started out as an intern and was a quick learner.
  • [04:46] That’s it for today!
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