Nia Patel on How to Kickstart Your Career in Marketing
Fab chatted with Nia Patel, a mid-level marketer who's been navigating the industry for almost three years. They covered everything from getting hands-on experience to the importance of personal branding.
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In this episode, Fab teams up with Nia Patel from Marketers in Progress. They dive into the nitty-gritty of marketing careers, explore hiring vs. training, and share book recommendations that’ll turn your brain into a marketing powerhouse.
Nia also shares her personal marketing journey, LinkedIn wins, and golden advice for all you aspiring marketers. From practical experience tips to crushing common mindset blocks, this episode is filled with aha moments!
Why Practical Experience Rules
In today’s digital-first world, having real, hands-on experience can really set you apart. Nia’s journey is a great example of this. With the rise of social media, content marketing, SEO, and influencer marketing, getting your hands dirty is key. But getting that experience can be tricky.
Here are some tips Nia shared to get started:
Create Social Media Profiles – Start your own pages and try out different strategies.
Network – Connect with industry pros and learn from their experiences.
Online Courses – Tons of courses can help you fill in the gaps and boost your skills.
Takeaways
Nia shares her insights on the ever-important decision of whether to hire marketing experts or invest in training in-house teams. This discussion provides valuable perspectives for business owners and marketing managers trying to align their strategies with their company’s growth and goals.
Nia recounts her own journey into the marketing world, filled with personal branding success and industry challenges. From her university days to her current role, her story is both informative and inspiring, shedding light on what it truly takes to build a career in this dynamic field.
Fab and Nia tackle common misconceptions about the marketing profession, such as the need to be an extrovert or a social media influencer. They also discuss practical ways to overcome mindset blocks, making this segment particularly useful for newcomers and seasoned professionals alike.
Networking and researching potential employers are invaluable. Understanding the culture and expectations of a company can save you from future surprises.
Nia Patel
About Nia Patel
Nia works full time as a Marketing Executive, but in the marketing world, she’s best known for being a LinkedIn creator and as the founder of the Instagram community, Marketers In Progress. Since starting her personal brand in 2022, she’s grown a social media following of over 14K, been named a LinkedIn Top Social Media Voice and continues to build a thriving career in social media marketing.
