Neil and Eric break down why YouTube is cracking down on sensational headlines after a filtered video with a 9% CTR stalled in traffic. They share hard-earned lessons from early clickbait marketing days, why traffic alone does not equal revenue, and the real growth lever most founders ignore. From hiring mistakes to interviewing tactics and AI copy detection, this episode reveals why elite talent beats flashy marketing every time.
Key Takeaways:
YouTube is punishing clickbait titles.
Traffic does not equal revenue.
Hiring A players changes everything.
Chapters:
(00:00) YouTube Title Filtered
(00:36) Clickbait Marketing Lessons
(01:49) Boardroom Hiring Advice
(03:54) How We Interview Marketers
(07:21) Hiring Mistakes and Lessons
(09:26) Money vs Passion
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