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            <title><![CDATA[How to Hire a General Manager for Your SMB]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The GM is the most important hire in a small business. Here's the playbook: what to look for, what to avoid, and how to structure the first 90 days.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Is an Operator? (And What Isn't)]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[When's the Right Time to Hire an Operator for Your Business?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If you're feeling stretched, stuck in the weeds, or like your business can't grow without you — it might be time to hire an operator. Here's how to know for sure.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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