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Understanding the Power of Your Human Networks

Both Sides of the Table

The critical skill is not just your immediate network but the network beyond that you can tap into if you’ve earned the right through nurturing your 1-degree relationships. Building Your Network. Either you have a well established network or you don’t. It always struck a chord with me. How did I get here?

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Building An Event Strategy That Connects With Your Community

Duct Tape Marketing

Building An Event Strategy That Connects With Your Community written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Isaac Watson In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Isaac Watson. Key Takeaway: Events can serve as a powerful strategy for building a community around a business or brand.

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The Proven Framework For Building A Thriving Community

Duct Tape Marketing

The Proven Framework For Building A Thriving Community written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Liz is a c ommunity design strategist, a community enablement architect, and the Creator of Return on Emotion. 15:20] What elements ignite a community when you’re trying to get started? [16:06] Like this show?

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Author Interview: Alex Jimenez and His Entrepreneurship Book, The Big Idea

The Startup Magazine

The Startup Magazine recently caught up with teen author Alex Jimenez, 14, of Chicago, USA, a first-time author who launched his new book, “The Big Idea” by Fig Factor Media Publishing. This book applies to anyone who wants to know the basics of business and thinks of becoming and entrepreneur. TSM: Hi Alex.

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Book: The Innovation Blind Spot

Feld Thoughts

Recently, my friend Ross Baird came out with a new book, The Innovation Blind Spot. In the book, Ross outlines and diagnoses a problem that I’ve been exploring for over a decade: our innovation economy neglects many people and ideas. I’ve been thinking about ways to design startup communities to be more inclusive.

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6 Key Principles For Inducing Customers To Buy Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Authority – the guiding light. Scarcity – less is more.

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6 Keys To Transforming Yourself Into A Startup Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

I urge you to force yourself to be a regular new learner, by tackling new problems, listening to expert mentors, and finding time for leadership books. There is always a need for someone to take the lead in your favorite charity, community service, or family event planning. Actively broaden your business network to new domains.