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76. Fractional CMO vs. Agency vs. Freelancer: Which type of marketing service to choose

from Savvy Startup Marketer

Marketing service providers typically fall into four categories and each one has pros and cons you need to consider as a hiring business owner.In this episode, Lindsey aims to clarify options and help you move beyond traditional choices.Types of freelancers: The difference between hiring a short-term freelancer for a specific project (like website copy) and a single-method manager who handles one area of your marketing on an ongoing basis (like social media).The Rise of the Fractional CMO & Small Agencies: How boutique agencies offer a flexible, holistic solution that can act as a fractional marketing leader for your business, often at a lower cost than a full-time internal team.The large marketing agency: Their work is impressive and they can fill gaps for well funded or larger companies but can require strong revenue to afford.When to Hire In-House: There's almost always a level of growth that warrants having full-time dedicated marketing staff. How to know when your business is here.SALES READY INTENSIVEClick here to bookPROMO CODE: Use SSMPOD for 20% offGUEST SIGN UP + BUY ME A COFFEE + SPONSORSHIP INFOVisit https://lindseywagnon.com/podcastBuild your online marketing system, funnels and automation the Savvy Startup Marketer way at https://www.savvystartupmarketer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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