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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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Don’t Go Another Year Without Creating a Brand Identity
There are certain checklists great businesses have, and on those checklists is a personal brand identity. Digital presence is marked by cohesiveness, consistency and memorability. From entrepreneurs and executives to freelancers, investing time into a digital presence is a necessary tool for gaining clients and supporters and influencing your industry.However,…
This Is the Real Secret to Exceeding Your Customer’s Expectations
In today's competitive business landscape, and particularly in the fast-paced software space, customer satisfaction is a true differentiator. After two decades of building and growing my property management software company, I've learned that the secret to exceeding our client's expectations isn't just about a powerful software platform — it's about…
Investors Pay Attention to This Before Even Looking at Your Business
In modern businesses, creating and building a great personal brand is not just an asset; it has become a survival tool. Impressive metrics might catch attention, but it's the founder's personality and reputation that ultimately win over investors, partners and customers.Why is a personal brand essential for founders?According to Nielsen's…
3 Hard-Earned Lessons from My Entrepreneurial Journey
Let's be honest — starting a business isn't for the faint of heart. It's a game of bold moves, relentless hustle and a willingness to jump into the unknown. But that's what makes it worth it. It's not just about having a dream; it's about owning, steering and believing in…
How Small Businesses Can Cut Through the Noise and Thrive During Political Transitions
With a new administration in office, it's hard to ignore speculation around the impact of policy changes on small business owners — changes that can have mixed outcomes, both creating opportunities and introducing new challenges. While policies introduced by the government may open doors to new funding, tax incentives or…
Luxury Retail Store Builds 100-Year-Relationships with Its Customers
In an era where most shopping happens with the click of a button, and retail has become increasingly impersonal, Polacheck's Jewelers stands apart. The Calabasas luxury store is more than a store—it's a weekend destination. Wealthy customers browse brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Cartier while enjoying food and…
Beyond Self-Defense: How Nomad Krav Maga Builds Community
For some, learning self-defense means learning how to fight. Shane Langwell, owner of Nomad Krav Maga, proves it can mean much more than that.Langwell's classes extend beyond self-defense to build confidence, resilience and a close-knit community among students. Located in Las Vegas, the gym's success is rooted in a commitment…
How Uniting Industry Stakeholders Can Propel Your Business — And How I Did It
Since becoming a CEO, I've noticed a tendency for industry leaders to operate in their own silos and focus on immediate wins rather than steady and shared progress. Yet, time and again, the most significant breakthroughs have proven to happen when leaders step outside these boundaries and unite around a…
7 Signs of a Broken Cap Table That Could Derail Your Startup’s Success
Hi, I'm Dima, founder of PitchBob, an AI co-pilot for entrepreneurs, and EUquity.com — an EU-focused equity management platform. We help founders craft their startups' narratives and materials, preparing them to attract investments and properly set up their cap table.When building a startup, founders often focus on product development, raising…
The Next AI Tool in Your Arsenal Is Here — How AI PCs Will Make Businesses More Competitive
In today's dynamic business landscape, businesses from small entrepreneurs to large multi-national enterprises are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize efficiency, increase productivity and maintain a competitive edge. As we enter the artificial intelligence era, AI PCs are becoming essential tools that can revolutionize smaller business operations by offering advanced…
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