How to Market Your Startup’s Narrative Through Storytelling
I think an underrated art of business is the simple act of explaining to people what you do. Those moments when you give your 30-second elevator pitch, or just discussing your business in general. When you don’t tell your story well, there is a huge disconnect. It’s a terrible feeling when you love what you...
These Are the Critical Soft Skills Every Entrepreneur Must Have to Succeed
I talk with entrepreneurs and business owners every day, and when conversations involve how they started their business, the stories have a familiar theme: What began with a dream lends to the development of an idea, and the need to see it through. But from there, every business is different, because every business owner is...
Success Strategies: Make 2019 the Year You Double Down in Business
When my team and I sat down to discuss our annual goal-setting process, we committed to making 2019 the year we “double down” in all areas of the business. My hope is that in sharing in full transparency how we’re approaching our goals, it may also be helpful to you as you create and execute...
The Keys That Separate Thriving Businesses From Those That Fail
Nobody ever said that starting a business was easy. It’s not. Starting a business, then growing it and keeping it vital so everyone involved thrives – that is what organizational effectiveness looks like. I think that’s what most of us are looking for when we start a business. What separates thriving businesses from those that...
Profitable Podcasting: Build Your Nation of True Fans
The following excerpt is provided by "Profitable Podcasting: Grow Your Business, Expand Your Platform, and Build a Nation of True Fans" by Stephen Woessner © 2017 Stephen Woessner All rights reserved. Published by AMACOM Books www.amacombooks.org Division of American Management Association 1601 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 Downloaded more than 100,000 times, Onward Nation has listeners in...
Why Yesterday is the Time to Understand Blockchain
If you’re not an enthusiast already, it’s time to start believing the hype about blockchain. In fact, it’s difficult to under-hype the significance of blockchain. It might be tempting to roll your eyes when hearing hyperbolic statements like, “it’s the most significant technological advancement in our lifetime. Or since the wheel.” But this isn't just...