Should You Start a Side Project to Level Up Your Marketing Skills? | Ep. #1353

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In episode #1353, we discuss all the reasons why you should start a side hustle to level up your marketing skills. While some employers prohibit employees from doing work on the side, it can be a significant advantage to any company. Tune in to hear why employers should grab the opportunity to invest in upcoming entrepreneurs! </span></p> <p><strong>TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <p><strong>[00:25]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s topic: Should You Start A Side Project to Level Up Your Marketing Skills? <br /></span><strong>[00:36]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Thoughts on allowing employees to have side hustles.</span><strong>[00:52]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why we encourage side hustles at Single Grain.<br /></span><strong>[01:09]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Feel good if your employee ends up leaving you to pursue their side hustle full-time. <br /></span><strong>[01:34]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Wanting the best for people even if it doesn’t produce the best outcome for you.<br /></span><strong>[01:44]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">A side hustle is the best way to learn marketing because you are keen to experiment. <br /></span><strong>[02:02]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Find a job that gives you the autonomy to experiment and allows you to fail. <br /></span><strong>[02:59]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Keep in mind that people will make more effort to learn things they care about.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;"> <br /></span><strong>[03:35]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">People will apply what they learn to your business, and thus you benefit indirectly. <br /></span><strong>[04:25]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Employers should see potential entrepreneurs as people worth investing in. <br /></span><strong>[04:47]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to