Jessica Malnik — How to Communicate as an Indie Hacker — The Bootstrapped Founder 310

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Dear founder,

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.

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