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Описание: Exploring the Rapid Growth and Strategic Evolution of Goldhanger with Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

In this insightful interview on Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Jack discusses the significant growth of Goldhanger, expanding from 5 to 28 employees within a year, focusing on the development of a video team to support YouTube and social media content.

The conversation reveals the strategic shifts in hiring to support content production, commercial strategies, and the importance of senior hires for organizational balance.

Jack also touches on the challenges of scaling a podcast company, the move towards video content to reach broader audiences, and the future of podcasting and its job market.

Moreover, Jack shares anecdotes of working with high-profile talent and the strategic thinking behind launching successful shows. The discussion encapsulates the fluid and expansive nature of media production careers and the evolving landscape of podcasting as a medium.

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0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Quick fire questions
3:10 - A week in the life of Goalhanger
4:37 - The structure of teams at Goalhanger
7:49 - The strategy behind podcasts
9:30 - Difference between an Executive Producer and a Producer
11:20 - What Goalhanger look for in an employee
13:07 - Is podcasting old or new media?
16:47 - The story behind meeting Gary Lineker
18:25 - The business model
27:55 - The creative process
35:07 - Sectors underserved by the podcast world
38:28 - Breaking into video
42:20 - Would you take investment?
43:13 - The future of podcasting
45:17 - Advice for people wanting to start their own podcast
46:23 - Guest booking
47:11 - Who would you put on your pub quiz team?
48:44 - Outro