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How the Power of Positive Thinking Turns into a Successful Business

Duct Tape Marketing

During a trip to Western Kansas with her family on New Year’s Day 2011, Laura watched the scenic Flint Hills roll by, while her feet were propped up on the car dashboard. Laura’s hard work and a positive attitude have resulted in success in the corporate world, in direct sales, and as a dedicated mother of three in Prairie Village, Kansas.

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Founder Interview: Abraham Gin on Entrepreneurs and Leadership

The Startup Magazine

Abraham serves his clients with both forward-looking business growth strategy and digital marketing through leadership applications partners. Another example is the City Table Leadership website that is created for the city of Kansas. This is essential as personal brands truly reflect the brand of their company.

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8 Challenges To Overcome In The Growth Of Hyperlocal

Startup Professionals Musings

Most people have heard of Foursquare for local nightlife and Airbnb for rooms, but other nationally recognized sources for local services are still hard to find, including social media, local news, advertising, and event calendars. You need local partners and relationships for credibility.

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Optimized Reviews May Be the Next Local SEO Edge :: Small Business.

Duct Tape Marketing

So if you search Marketing Agencies Kansas City, MO you get one set of listing and if you add something like “digital work&# to the search the list changes based on words in the reviews. Today Google added an interesting twist to Google Maps searches called Descriptive Terms that injects another dynamic – search optimized reviews.

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10 Keys To Finding That Perfect-Fit Business Partner

Startup Professionals Musings

The challenge is how to find that elusive perfect-fit partner. As a mentor to aspiring business owners, I often get asked to find that partner for them, since founders are usually too busy with their solution. In fact, your ideal partner may also be an investor. Explore matchmaking sites for business partners.

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When and How to Sell Your Business

Duct Tape Marketing

Today’s guest on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is business broker, owner of Peterson Acquisitions , and fellow Kansas City resident Chad Peterson. They have all the important tools you need for paid traffic, social media, PR, and SEO. Check it out at SEMrush.com/partner/ducttapemarketing. Podcast Transcript.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Did Prior to Starting Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Before opening up my full service digital marketing agency, Katie Wagner Social Media, I was a TV news reporter and anchor. We find talking points that others may miss, and offer a unique social media angle for our clients. Thanks to Katie Wagner, Katie Wagner Social Media ! #9 Image Credit: Katie Wagner.