About the Guest(s): Nathan Hirsch, a seasoned entrepreneur, excels in online businesses, strategic growth, and operations. Co-founding FreeeUp, a freelancer marketplace successfully exited in 2019, he's adept at acquiring top talent through optimized hiring. His latest ventures include Outsource School, educating on virtual team management, and EcomBalance, offering specialized bookkeeping for e-commerce. With a deep marketing understanding, Hirsch implements organic growth tactics across his ventures.

Summary: In this engaging episode, Ronald Skelton chats with Nathan Hirsch, a seasoned entrepreneur specializing in business growth and exits. They explore how Hirsch scaled and sold FreeeUp, offering insights into digital marketplace expansion. From Hirsch's journey from college competitor to dropshipping and virtual assistants, to his organic marketing strategies, listeners gain valuable entrepreneurial lessons. Delve into Hirsch's strategic business approach and discover key takeaways on hiring and organic growth, essential for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways:

Nathan Hirsch's entrepreneurial journey showcases the importance of seizing opportunities and taking calculated risks.
Understanding and executing effective hiring processes can play a pivotal role in scaling a business.
Implementing an organic marketing blueprint is key to driving growth without relying solely on paid advertising.
Selling a business successfully requires timing, understanding the market conditions, and ensuring the right company culture fit.
Diversifying one's business portfolio and managing multiple ventures can lead to stability and continued success in entrepreneurship.

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Contact Nathan on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanhirsch/
Website: https://www.outsourceschool.com/exit-playbook
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