In episode #1029, we discuss 7 tasks you shouldn’t outsource. Tune in to hear what you really need to keep in-house. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles. Check out the details on this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we are capping the event at 500 people, so sign up now, if you’re interested! DM Eric if you would like to participate in the VIP dinner. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Marketing Tasks You Should Never Outsource [00:35] 1: Data science. [01:05] You need to personally track your numbers, otherwise you will have trouble reaching goals. [01:20] 2: Podcast recording. [01:30] Record in-house, because you can’t rely on the quality of outsourced audio. [01:52] 3: Copywriting. [02:50] 4: Video. [03:08] The videographer will be working on other things and won’t be focused on your project. [03:45] 5: Chat bots. [04:03] If you and your team respond to the chats, you’ll have a better conversion and customer satisfaction rate. [04:46] 6: Experimentation. [04:55] Anyone can run tests for you, but only you know what you really need to test. [05:25] Don’t outsource innovation. [05:56] 7: Social media. [06:10] You need to know what’s going on there and interact with your clients in a substantive way. [06:27] That’s all for today! [06:33] We are almost at capacity for our live event, so register while you still can: Check out Single Grain for more info. Leave some feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us: NeilPatel.com Quick Sprout Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.