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[Interview] Zack Creed, Oakville Golf Instructor On Entrepreneurship, Career Transitions

YoungUpstarts

After captaining his high school team in New Jersey, he studied Professional Golf Management (PGM) and recreation management at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Working in Sales & Marketing for Midas Event Supply (MES) in Ontario, California, he became a skilled trade show representative to club managers.

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SuperMac War Story 9: Sales, Not Awards « Steve Blank

Steve Blank

SuperMac sold our graphic boards for the Macintosh through multiple distribution channels: direct sales to major accounts, national chains, independent rep firms, etc. But the computer retail channel was a large part of our sales. Oh yes, and retail sales doubled with the new product packaging.

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Founder Interview: Michel Ruiz on Augmented Reality and Building the KaviAR Tech Startup

The Startup Magazine

With a 30-year history of leadership and innovation in marketing, entrepreneurship and technology, Michel’s vision is to solve problems and increase clients’ business success with the use of augmented reality. AR has many valuable applications and solutions for sales, marketing, customer service and training. Quality control?

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So You Want to Start a Cannabis Business: Advice for the Absolute Beginner

Up and Running

In 2016, marijuana sales in North America grew by a massive 30 percent, and sales are projected to reach $20.2 Many states have only legalized cannabis for medical use, but that’s gradually changing as well. Currently, one in five Americans lives in a state where they can use cannabis recreationally, without a doctor’s note.

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17 Entrepreneurs Celebrate Summer Business Accomplishments

Hearpreneur

We attended the Cosmoprof beauty trade show in Las Vegas to catch up with colleagues we don’t see very often and to scout new beauty brands and trends. It’s helped grow a better understanding of how our businesses can help each other, and because of the relationship we’ve been hitting new sales goals.

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Zack Creed Learned Entrepreneurial Lessons on the Golf Course [SPONSORED POST]

Hearpreneur

He continued to pursue his passion while attending college in Las Vegas, winning championships, teaching the sport, joining the PGA, managing courses, marketing golf at trade shows, and more. What leadership lessons can you share from both your golfing and entrepreneurial experiences?

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ProfessorVC: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

Professor VC

I generally get asked about skills required (leadership, tolerance for ambiguity, risk taking, persistence, opportunity recognition, etc.), are going to add this story to our blog via our IT guy at [link] we have a audience in las vegas that will read your article. Asking about core values is a great question. blog internships.