310: Jessica Malnik — How to Communicate as an Indie Hacker

Jessica Malnik (@jessicamalnik) deeply understands how remote work has changed the world of marketing and running a business. And fortunately, she's sharing her knowledge.

In fact, we talk a lot about how to communicate right: with your customers, with your market, and even with your globally distributed remote employees. From preventing coworker burnout to customer engagement strategies and hiring for fractional roles, Jessica shares her valuable insights.

And if you ever wondered how an introvert should approach talking to people (for "fun" and profit), this episode is for you.

Jessica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jessicamalnik

00:00:00 Remote Work Evolution and Fractional Marketing
00:07:24 Hiring Strategy and Writing Insights
00:13:44 Utilizing AI in Writing and SEO
00:17:11 Effective Marketing Strategy for Startups
00:21:17 Customer Conversations and Marketing Strategy
00:32:45 Mental Health in Remote Work
00:37:40 Understanding Cultural Communication in Business

This episode is sponsored by Acquire.com

The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/jessica-malnik-how-to-communicate-as-an-indie-hacker/

The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/310-jessica-malnik-how-to-communicate-as-an-indie-hacker

The video: https://youtu.be/90B_SWDV0_o

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