StartupNation

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StartupNation inspires, educates and consistently attracts entrepreneurs and small business owners from Main Street America who want to be their own bosses and live the American Dream.

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WJR Business Beat: Black Girl Ventures Pitch Competition (Episode 429)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff announces the Black Girl Ventures pitch competition, a chance to not only win cash but also to gain feedback -- and possibly mentors and investors -- while pitching your business....

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June 21, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Omnichannel Retail Works Best (Episode 428)

You must be both online and offline in an omnichannel approach to have the best odds of success, Jeff Sloan says on this episode of the Business Beat. Tune in below to learn why: Tune...

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June 20, 2022

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StartupNation Growth Hacks #9: Stand Out With Powerful PR

The ninth in a series. You’ve started a business you love – and you want others to find you and do business with you. To achieve that most fundamental objective, you can go with a...

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June 20, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: (Episode 427) How Hansons Got Its Start

On today's Business Beat, learn how Hansons founder Brian Elias knew he had made it in business. Tune in below to hear how Elias gained the trust needed to grow his company: Tune in...

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June 17, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Marquette Is a Michigan Tech and Startup Hub (Episode 426)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks with Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette, who explains why Marquette, Michigan, is a hot spot in the tech and startup scene. Tune in below to learn more about Innovate...

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June 16, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: The Threat of Cybersecurity Breaches Can Devastate (Episode 425)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks about cybersecurity threats and their impact on U.S. small businesses. Tune in below to hear the scary numbers: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at...

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June 14, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Podcasting Ad Revenue Soars (Episode 424)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares the results of a study on just how significantly podcast ad revenue is growing. Tune in below to hear more: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM...

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June 13, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Victors Roofing Exemplifies the American Dream (Episode 423)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan and Paul W. Smith preview a Business Biography episode on Victors Roofing, and owner Victor Smolyanov, an example of the possibilities of the American Dream. Tune in below to...

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June 10, 2022

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Korri Wright: Necessity Prompted Inventions

Korri Wright just wanted to make her life a bit easier. Necessity is the mother of invention fits her entrepreneurial style. The businesswoman behind Blade Butler and Unlimiscent shared her story with us in this...

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June 10, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: New Federal Funding Program For Small Business Coming Soon (Episode 420)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares information on how small businesses can get part of $10 billion in federal aid earmarked to broaden the recovery from the pandemic. Tune in below to learn more:...

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June 7, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Earning Customer Loyalty Is Harder Than Ever (Episode 419)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff addresses the difficult business of attracting and retaining customer loyalty. Now, more than ever, customers are fickle. Tune in below to learn how your business can keep customers from straying:...

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June 6, 2022

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Why Your Business Needs Professional Liability Insurance

Jeff Sloan, founder & CEO of StartupNation, discusses professional liability and errors and omissions (E&O) coverage with Michael Spath from Kapnick Insurance and Kapnick partner and leader of specialty risk, Doug Miller. Here are highlights...

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June 3, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Unify Online and Offline Marketing for More Sales (Episode 417)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the strong alignment between online discovery and in-store purchasing and why you must make the connection between your online presence and your offline presence seamless. Tune in below to...

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June 1, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Startup Founders’ Biggest Concern? Funding (Episode 416)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff shares worrying news that a pullback in capital investment is impacting startup spending plans and growth. Tune in below for details: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR...

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May 31, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Michigan Youth Summer Employment Expected To Be Strong (Episode 413)

The demand for workers is high, Jeff Sloan says in today's Business Beat. Michigan can expect high participation and low unemployment for teenagers compared to previous summers. Tune in below for details on how you...

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May 24, 2022