Building Business

First published in 2012, Startup Communities became a blueprint for what it takes to build a supportive entrepreneurial community. Now regarded as a classic, the "Boulder Thesis" created and popularized by Feld within the book generated enormous media attention nearly a decade ago.

"The Social Media Consultant's Toolkit" is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to build a successful social media consulting business. In today's digital age, social media plays a crucial role in the success of businesses, making social media consulting a high-demand field. This book provides essential resources and strategies to help you establish your brand, identify your target market, and create a strong social media strategy for your clients. The book starts with an introduction to social media consulting and its importance for businesses. It then covers the essential tools and ...

Whether you’re at the crossroads of a major life decision, seeking clarity in your personal or professional life, or yearning for a deeper connection with your true self, get prepared to experience a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. "Pick a Horse, The Power to Choose You," will take you on a transformative journey that promises to redefine your perspective on self-empowerment, decision-making, and the pursuit of your true path. This is more than just a book; it’s a manifesto for those ready to embrace their inner strength, make bold choices, and carve out a life of purpose and...

Reach your financial freedom with a recession-proof business that will allow you to collect ready-to-pick cash from your vending machines!

From the creator of the viral series Rich vs. Really Rich, comes a modern formula for building wealth in today’s economy that optimizes your quality of life over the amount in your bank account. Really Rich is a timely work of prescriptive finance by social media influencer and entrepreneur Nicholas Crown. Crown provides listeners with an original ten-point formula for building wealth and happiness.

The updated Thin Book of Trust offers a framework that supports trust building as a workplace competency. It is based on the idea that building trust is a competency, a set of skills that can be learned, improved, and practiced. It will help you continuously improve your ability to build and maintain trust with others. It can also help you create and contribute to a high-trust culture at work.

Building an online business isn’t just about having a killer idea—it’s about knowing what it takes to turn that idea into a thriving digital empire. In this no-fluff, straight-talking guide, Zack Mozes breaks down the 10 essential factors every entrepreneur needs to master to conquer the online world. Whether you’re a side-hustler dreaming of freedom, a startup founder ready to disrupt, or just someone trying to make sense of the digital chaos, this book is your go-to playbook. With actionable insights, clever strategies, and a splash of humor, Zack makes the complex world of online...

Transform your leadership capabilities in record time, even if you've faced obstacles and setbacks along the way. Are you constantly facing leadership challenges that make it difficult to steer your team effectively? Do you find yourself grappling with the rapid pace of change and worrying about how to grow and scale your business confidently? The journey to exceptional leadership begins here. If you're an entrepreneur or business leader overwhelmed with perfecting your leadership skills, you’re in the right place. My Leadership Development Skills Made Simple is meticulously crafted for ...

Due to a range of frequent and unavoidable mistakes, only ten percent of startups make it beyond five years. In this game-changing guide, startup veteran and serial entrepreneur Gregory Shepard combines twelve startup exits, four private equity awards, and decades' worth of expert insight and industry experience—including interviews with real entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Air Force Fighter Pilots, and more—to present you with straightforward, actionable strategies for mapping out your startup and achieving success.

Renowned executive coaches and global leadership strategists Jane Hyun and Audrey S. Lee offer lessons on the vital skill of “flexing” - the art of switching leadership styles to more effectively lead people who are different from you, allowing managers to successfully manage the multicultural workers of today and tomorrow. Flex offers a proactive strategy for managers to navigate and leverage diversity effectively in this new global economy....

Are you tired of trading your precious time for a paycheck? Do you dream of a life where your money works for you, freeing you to pursue your passions, travel, or simply enjoy more time with loved ones? In today's fast-paced world, the traditional 9-to-5 grind often leaves us feeling trapped and financially vulnerable. But what if you could build a safety net, generate consistent income, and accelerate your path to true financial independence—all while you sleep? Passive Income Playbook: 10 Proven Ways to Make Money While You Sleep is your definitive guide to unlocking a life of greater ...

In "Retreat Riches: Revitalize Any Business with Strategic Getaways," Jessica Sitomer, a seasoned expert in driving growth and success, unveils the power of experiential retreats as a transformative tool for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through a blend of practical strategies and inspirational anecdotes, "Retreat Riches" equips you with the tools to plan, market, and execute retreats that not only expand your business but also foster deep connections and lasting transformation among your clientele. Whether you're seeking to deepen your impact, forge meaningful relationships, or ...

We live, say Edgar and Peter Schein, in a culture of “tell". All too often we tell others what we think they need to know or should do. But whether we are leading or following, what matters most is we get to the truth. We have to develop a commitment to sharing vital facts and identifying faulty assumptions - it can mean the difference between success and failure. This is why we need Humble Inquiry more than ever.

Are you ready to turn simple conversations with AI into real, recurring income? Whether you're a side hustler, entrepreneur, or total beginner, Make Money with ChatGPT & AI Automation is your ultimate step-by-step guide to building passive income streams using the power of artificial intelligence — even if you’ve never written a line of code.

You check email the moment you lift your head off the pillow in the morning. You bring work with you on vacation, sneak glances at your smart phone during family dinners, and take business calls and texts at your kid's sports games. It's as if you've been forced to make a choice between your company or your life, sacrificing time for yourself and family for the sake of career success. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Most credit books promise quick fixes and easy solutions to bad credit, but the truth is there is no quick fix when it comes to credit. Your best strategy as a smart consumer is to understand your credit inside and out. Credit expert John Ulzheimer can give you all the tools you need to master the world of credit, before or after you get into trouble, and take the power back into your own hands.

In Follow the Feeling, strategy advisor Kai D. Wright answers a critical question plaguing entrepreneurs, brand strategists, marketers, and leaders: How do you grow your brand in a noisy world? Analyzing 1,500 fast-growing companies from Alibaba to Zara, the Columbia University lecturer and Ogilvy global consulting partner unpacks five branding secrets. Starting with behavioral economic principles and ending with a new systems-based approach to brand building, Wright offers listeners one metric that trumps the hundreds entangling brand value, feelings.

In a tight market, your most powerful growth engine - and your best protection from competitive inroads - is this: Put everything you can into cultivating true customer loyalty. Loyal customers are less sensitive to price competition, more forgiving of small glitches, and, ultimately, become "walking billboards" who will happily promote your brand.

In Exceptional Service, Exceptional Profit, insiders Leonardo Inghilleri and Micah Solomon reveal the secrets of providing online and offline customer service so superior it nearly guarantees loyalty.

In 2008, with no event production experience and two college degrees between the four of them, Elliott Bisnow, Brett Leve, Jeff Rosenthal, and Jeremy Schwartz became business partners and set out to build a global events company. With passion and tenacity, they began cold calling as many inspiring company founders as they could and tried to convince them to attend their first event. In the beginning, only nineteen people said yes.

Rick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success was not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and never settled for anything less than greatness. Now, for the first time, he shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a road map to listeners looking to build their own empire.