Building Your First Marketing Team

<p><strong>Your first marketing hire can make or break your brand’s future.</strong></p><p>The newest episode of <em>Building Up Your Business</em> is now live, and it’s one every founder needs to hear.</p><p>I sat down with <strong>Fractional CMO Vanessa Ting</strong> to unpack how to build your marketing function <em>before</em> you can afford one. We talked about how to choose your first marketing hire, when to bring them on, and why understanding your customer isn’t just a task—it’s your most valuable strategy.</p><p>Vanessa shares real-world advice for founders who want to grow with purpose, stay profitable, and build a brand that connects deeply with the people it serves.</p><p>🎧 Tune in now to the latest episode of <em>Building Up Your Business</em> with Vanessa Ting, available on all major podcast platforms.</p><p>#BuildingUpYourBusiness #MarketingStrategy #StartupGrowth #FractionalCMO #BrandBuilding #Leadership #CustomerInsight #ConsumerGoods #Ecommerce</p><p>Have questions? Ask Vanessa.</p><p>http://www.cpggrowth.com</p>