Don't Let Your First Hire Backfire

Freelance to Founder by Millo

Sep 21, 202620:39Business

Hannah is ready to make her first hire, but she's stuck on one big decision: stay local or go global. Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies and a three-time agency builder, joins Preston to break down what actually...

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