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Sales Lessons From 13 Year Old Who Sold 22,000 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies

Hunter Walker

When making the rounds in Oklahoma City, Francis wears her troop uniform and passes out business cards. She recently addressed a university’s entire business department and will be the July speaker at Oklahoma’s Professional Sales Association. Look and act like a professional, even if you’re just a child.

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The LeanLaunch Pad at Stanford – Class 7: Revenue Model

Steve Blank

In talking to their sales channel (farm equipment dealers) and customers (organic farmers) they realize they have an opportunity to come up with a unique revenue stream. Veritas team put it into overdrive and did mass interviews of city officials across the United States. Lets see what they can pull off.

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Smells Like Money: The Business of Waste Management

Up and Running

Today in Oklahoma City, Okla, Keith and Cheryl own three separate companies that manage and dispose of a variety of waste, from hazardous and commercial waste, to the treatment of industrial waters and grease trap cleaning. “Now, all of my sales reps are going to have iPads with them and new app programs.