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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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The Overlooked SEO Trick That Can Skyrocket Your Rankings
If you've ever wondered how some websites consistently appear at the top of search results while others don't, you're not alone. SEO has evolved beyond just keywords and backlinks. Today, structured data is helping businesses climb the search rankings by making it easier for search engines to understand exactly what…
You Have the Power to Create Your Own Legacy — What Will It Be?
As I come up on the 40th anniversary of the company I started in 1985, I am often asked about the legacy that I would like to leave in life. This question reminded me of the story of another businessman who almost left an "accidental legacy" instead of an "intentional…
I’m an SEO Expert — Here Are 6 Content Tips to Stand Out in Any Saturated Market
A saturated market presents business owners with unique challenges. It can be difficult for new businesses to break into a saturated market or for well-established businesses to increase their revenue. However, with SEO-driven content marketing strategies, you can capture more market share and add to your existing customer base.What is…
How They Grew $200k to $3M Side Hustles After Being Laid Off
In 2023, more than than 305,000 U.S. workers lost their jobs during a surge of mass layoffs that impacted the tech industry and beyond, CNBC Make It reported.Meta employee Scott Goodfriend was one of those people. After he was laid off from his "dream job" as an augmented reality producer…
The 5 Fears Every Entrepreneur Must Face — and Overcome
Entrepreneurship. Just the word stirs visions of innovation, freedom and the sweet taste of success. But for every dream of changing the world, there's a fear gnawing at the edges of a would-be entrepreneur's mind. These fears aren't unique to first-time founders; they're the silent passengers for anyone embarking on…
Why Startup Founders Need to Look Beyond Traditional Funding
If you're running a business, capital remains the fuel that keeps the engine running. Yet, for startup founders, traditional funding routes like venture capital or bank loans can often feel like a crowded freeway — full of competition, gatekeepers and compromises.The savviest founders throughout history have consistently looked beyond the…
Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to High-Impact Leadership
Strategic planning, deliberation and technical know-how are no longer sufficient for leadership in today's fast-paced, technology-driven corporate environment. Although these are essential, a new characteristic of effective leaders is their capacity to establish an emotional connection with their colleagues, build trust and face adversity with empathy. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is…
Create Your Wealthy, Purposeful Life: Business Expert’s Tips
Three in 10 Americans reported making at least one resolution this year, and half of those respondents committed to more than one, according to a Pew Research Center study. Goals around health and wealth were some of the most popular.The new year can be a natural time to set intentions…
How I Learned to Scale Without Adding More Hours
When you start a business, you're all in. This is true for many entrepreneurs — and I know it was for me. I committed myself to making every decision on every project. I dealt with every problem and handled all the nitty-gritty.For a five-person team, that was manageable. But as…
Free Webinar: January 23 | Double Your Sales by Turning Skeptics Into Customers
Are objections holding you back from closing deals? Join us on January 23rd at 2 PM ET for an insightful webinar, "How to Overcome Objections in Sales," featuring Sam Taggart, renowned author of the upcoming book Eat What You Kill, releasing on January 15th, and a leading expert in the…
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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