Episode 5 - Alex Hultgren - podcast episode cover

Episode 5 - Alex Hultgren

Jan 20, 202542 minSeason 2Ep. 5
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

On this week's episode of the Why I Social Podcast, Chris speaks with Alex Hultgren, fractional CMO and author.

From Ford's leadership program to his career as a fractional CMO, Hultgren offers a wealth of knowledge that will help inspire others as they look to build their career. His book "The Three Knows" - which came out in January 2025 - distills everything you need to know down to three fundamental questions: do you know your customer, do you know yourself, and do you know your funnel (e.g. your go-to-market execution). 

Highlights of the discussion include: 

  • His experience with Ford's leadership program
  • Developing his career growth through soft skills and why they matter
  • How to transition from contributor to manager
  • The benefits of working independently 
  • The Three "Knows" of Marketing 

Learn why Alex socials on this week's episode! 

Dan's Links: 

Join The Why I Social Community Discord: https://discord.gg/GsB6rhHr

About our sponsor:

The National Institute for Social Media (NISM) empowers marketing professionals to elevate their social media expertise through industry-recognized certification. NISM provides comprehensive training designed to build confidence, credibility, and credentials while fostering a global community of practice and collaboration among social media professionals. 

Learn more about how you can advance your career at https://nismonline.org/

The Why I Social theme song was created by Benjo Beats and may not be used outside of this podcast. 

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android