Job offer evaluation, career strategy, and understanding why employees really leave companies are essential for any experiential agency leader navigating today's talent market. In this clip, Chris Griffin and Khalil Benalioulhaj tackle when and how to evaluate an unexpected job offer, especially during peak trade show and event season. Drawing on decades of hiring, management, and personal career shifts, the discussion moves beyond paychecks to what actually drives job satisfaction and employee retention in project-based businesses.

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Viewers will learn the difference between strategic career moves and reactive decisions, discovering questions to ask that clarify whether you’re burnt out or truly facing a new opportunity. The hosts break down how compensation, while important, often takes a backseat to culture and clear expectations, especially when your current role pays market rate. Get actionable advice on avoiding the “grass is greener” trap and aligning new offers with your personal and professional growth goals. Agency owners and senior staff will walk away with a more nuanced hiring strategy, able to spot red flags and support internal career development before turnover becomes a risk.

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Whether you’re considering leaving your job or managing a team tempted by outside offers, this segment offers practical, experience-based frameworks that help experiential businesses weather industry uncertainty and build bulletproof operations.

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