#139 Offseason to-do list #1 - canned responses and email workflow

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#139 Offseason to-do list #1 - canned responses and email workflow

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Feb 10, 2020

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A customer in the loop is a happy customer. Set up all of your interaction in advance and spend some time thinking through how to get your message across to customers as efficiently as possible.

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Feb 10, 2020

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#48 THE HIRING SERIES - Part 1 - 5 things you need to do before you hire your first employee: Hiring is complicated and very stressful. Trusting your brand in the hands of an employee can be tough. Do these 5 things and you'll be better off when the time comes to hire an employee. by The Sweaty Startup
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#96 How to start a videography business - live call session: Cam Hoover calls in from Atlanta and Nick talks about the importance of sales when building a videography business. by The Sweaty Startup
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#101 How to avoid getting sued when hiring and paying employees and contractors: Lawyer Todd Stanton comes on the show to talk about how service business owners can avoid getting sued and hire and pay employees the right way. by The Sweaty Startup
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