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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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How Small Businesses Can Leverage AI Without Breaking the Bank
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an exclusive tool for large corporations; small businesses can now harness its power to enhance operations, improve customer experiences and drive growth without significant financial investment.By adopting cost-effective AI strategies, small businesses can streamline processes, maximize resources and remain competitive in today's market.Related: How…
They Grew a Business to $200M+ Annual Revenue: Boll & Branch
"It's not everybody that just wakes up one day and says, 'I don't like my sheets; I'm going to go make a company,'" Scott Tannen, co-founder and CEO of Boll & Branch, tells Entrepreneur. However, for Scott and his wife, Missy Tannen, co-founder and chief product officer of the couple's…
She Turned Her Pandemic Hobby Into a Full-Time Business. Now Her Heritage-Inspired Candles Are Sold in Retailers Like Nordstrom and Barnes & Noble.
Melissa Gallardo, CEO and founder of Bonita Fierce Candles, was only eight months into her first full-time job when the pandemic hit in 2020. She found herself questioning her career choices."I quickly realized that I was too ambitious and impatient to move up the corporate ladder, and started thinking about…
How Sohla El-Waylly Became a Food Writer and YouTube Star
Sohla El-Waylly went from dreaming of Michelin Stars to being a YouTube star.The New York-based food creator never set out to be an internet personality. Her original dream was to become a Michelin-starred chef working in high-end restaurants. But after a failed attempt at opening a restaurant, Hail Mary, with…
How to Break Free From the Comfort of ‘Good’ and Achieve Greatness
"Good is the enemy of great." These are not just words to write on a t-shirt; they are the words that hold the key to the difference between mediocrity and brilliance. If you are planning on being great, you cannot afford to just be average.It means you need to work…
How to Stop Being a Micromanager
If your people at work come to you all throughout the day to help make business decisions, that's a red flag. If you find yourself being the go-to problem solver, that's also a red flag. If your to-do list is a mile long and you would rather just do it…
How Investorpreneurs Turn Startups Into Industry Leaders
Entrepreneurship is a journey of grit, vision and strategy. While many entrepreneurs focus solely on securing capital, true business growth often demands more than funding.It requires the strategic mentorship of an investorpreneur — an investor who provides financial backing and serves as a mentor, guide and partner in your journey…
Ready to 10X Your Leadership? Start With This 3-Step System
If you want your company to grow, start by growing yourself as a leader. I know this firsthand. Since 1998, I've launched and grown three companies across Mexico and the United States. My success as a CEO has been mainly due to learning from other top CEOs — how they…
How Small Businesses Can Capture $76 Billion Holiday Spend
U.S. shoppers spent nearly $11 billion online on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday is on track for even larger numbers, generating more than $13 billion in sales.However, consumer holiday spending on the whole is expected to take a hit this year — a 34% drop that translates to an $85…
Why Expanding to a Second Location Isn’t as Easy as It Seems
Congratulations! Your blood, sweat and tears have paid off, and the brand you've built is finally getting the recognition (and revenue) that it deserves.As the next box on your "Market Domination Checklist" stipulates, it's time to open a second location — which should be easy, right? You did it once…
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