Your First Big Hire with Lindsay Nead

Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle

Hey everyone, welcome back to Pivot with Purpose! In this episode, I chat with Lindsay Nead! Lindsay is the founder and CEO of Parker Management, a digital talent agency managing top-tier social media creators and serving clients including Disney, Amazon Prime, Hyundai, Columbia Sportswear and New Balance. After flourishing in the digital and advertising space at a traditional talent agency for over a decade, Lindsay went out on her own to establish Parker Management in 2017 where she prided herself on breaking the norms of traditional talent agencies and amplifying the good in social media. Lindsay is a much sought-after speaker for events, podcasts, influencer marketing, digital content creation, and social media.
Together we are getting into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and a critical milestone for any growing business; making that first big hire!
Topics Covered:
(01:03) Lindsay shares about her current season of life and finding a peaceful balance in business.
(08:40) The pivotal moment in Lindsay’s career that led her to starting her own company.
(14:53) A day in the life of a talent agent and how the role has evolved over the years.
(22:21) The journey of founding Parker Management and the strategies Lindsay employed to grow her agency.
(27:14) The challenges and fears of the first hire.
(29:31) What to look for in a hire for a team culture fit over just experience.
(50:28) Insights into how the influencer marketing industry has changed since 2017 and where it's heading.
Learning from Lindsay’s story of being a solopreneur to leading a team of 22, It's clear that taking that first hiring leap can be daunting, but it's often the key to unlocking your business's full potential! Want to connect with Lindsay and Parker Management? Check out the links below!
Lindsay’s Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaynead/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynead/
Parker Management Website: https://parkertalentmanagement.com/about
Parker Management Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkermanagement/

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