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Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling
Soliciting feedback from customers often seems like a daunting task. However, Zack Oates and his team at Ovation have cracked the code with a proven strategy that not only encourages guest feedback, but also establishes a personal connection for exceptional results.Zack Oates and the guest feedback platform Ovation have taken a radically different approach to hearing from customers, which stems…
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10 Effective Growth Marketing Strategies for Your Startup
Growing a startup is both an exciting and challenging journey. However, the path to scaling your business is often fraught with competition, limited resources and the constant need to innovate.When I founded ButterflyMX in 2014, it felt like we were building a plane while trying to take off. Fortunately, with…
The Top 5 AI Tools That Can Revolutionize Your Workflow and Boost Productivity
Discover the top 5 AI tools for marketing and content creation that every marketer needs to know! As AI transforms the business landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. In this video, I dive deep into essential AI marketing tools that can revolutionize your workflow and boost productivity.Download the…
Why Value Should Remain the Priority for Business Owners as They Increase Their Supply Budgets
Navigating the complexities of business supply purchasing and inventory management can be a perpetual challenge for business owners and operators. There are so many factors to consider. For example, what are the "must-have" products and does that list change throughout the year? Is it more cost-effective and easier to shop…
How Mental Toughness Sets Great Leaders Apart
They say the mirror never lies, but I would add a qualifier — people can lie to themselves about what they see in their reflection. I use this analogy because, after a setback or failure, the first task of business leaders is to face the facts.Steve Jobs did it when…
How She Grew a Side Hustle to $45M With Tony Robbins’ Advice
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Cathryn Lavery, founder of BestSelf Co., a planner and conversation card deck company that sold $45 million in product before it was acquired in 2022. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of BestSelf Co. Cathryn Lavery.When did you move…
How to Seamlessly Relocate Your Business to Another State
Starting and establishing a business is challenging, but the endeavor seems almost impossible when you decide to start over again in another state.I don't mean opening an out-of-state location but moving your business from one state to another. My company has helped scores of business owners who want to relocate.…
5 Insights I Learned While Growing My Business from a Startup to a 500-person Company
Expanding from a small team to a company with hundreds of employees is a challenging yet rewarding journey. I had this experience with the last company I built: It started with ten people who mostly outsourced services and grew into several autonomous teams with diverse expertise. But the road wasn't…
Build These Habits to Become a True Leader (Not Just a Boss)
You know what's funny? Being a boss is very, very easy. You tell people what to do, how you expect it to be done and when you expect it to be done. But being a leader? That's a different matter. Leadership involves influence, mobilization of commitment and the ability to…
How to Build a Successful AI Startup in Today’s Landscape
Artificial intelligence is set to become a swelling ocean of radical change, altering many facets of society. Within the business world, AI is already driving significant and far-reaching innovation. And within the B2C arena, significant opportunities for startups offering generative B2C AI services are starting to emerge.Generative AI, a machine…
Former Disney Princess’s Home Side Hustle Earns $250k a Year
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Victoria Carroll, a U.S.-based professional voice actor who created a full-time career with the freelance service platform Fiverr.Image Credit: Courtesy of Fiverr. Victoria Carroll. What was your day job (or other sources of income) when you started your side hustle?I was living abroad in…
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