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Mar 2023
47m 10s

Should you work for a YouTuber?

COLIN AND SAMIR
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To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. On this episode of the show, we're discussing the average lifespan of a creator career, hiring a creative team and what to do when a video performs poorly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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