First Business

This collection of stories and words of encouragement is the first installment of my first 10 years as an entrepreneur, as well as the journey that came and continues to come with it. The highs and the lows. The wins and the losses. The tours, the tough times, and the happy times. To this day, my mind is blown by what I was able to execute and accomplish.

Did you know that 71 percent of marketing efforts fail because companies are using outdated methods that fall short when it comes to reaching their goals? Believe it or not, but it’s quite common even among the most experienced marketers to struggle in this area. This problem has become so rampant because most marketers fail to get to know their audience, don’t establish concrete goals, or fail to align marketing and sales goals. Which means that, more often than not, there is a great disconnect between what the company provides and what consumers actually want.

Ignorance made me to waste precious time doing trial and error, and spend unnecessary money when I was starting my business. You are very lucky to have this book in your hands about mistakes to avoid as a new entrepreneur. Make good use of it!

OH MY GOD! I can’t stand him! Or his negativity. But for the sake of my brother and his bride, I have been trying my best to tolerate Joe. Until the night of the Stag and Doe I overhear Joe trying to persuade my brother To NOT get married. That’s it! I put myself between my brother and his friend Square up to Joe, Through gritted teeth, I glare at him, and tell him exactly what I think of him. Point my finger at the door And threw the Groomsman Out of the wedding party!

Are you trying to decide what brokerage is right for you? Are you jumping around from brokerage to brokerage hoping it will be better somewhere else only to find out you have new problems to deal with? Are you discouraged of the industry because you’re not yet living the ultimate agent lifestyle that you desired when you got into this business? This honest and easy-to-follow book will show you how to put your values and goals at the top of your agenda. The reason agents fail in real estate is usually due to a misalignment between the agent and their brokerage. When an agent is not ...

Competing in the global economy isn't unlike guerrilla warfare. Your competitors come at you from unexpected places with surprising force, and the marketplace is constantly shifting. As a leader, what do you do to empower your business and your people not only to survive but to thrive - and win? First, Fast, Fearless is a practical guide for the business leader who wants to learn from the best of the best how to build and lead effective teams in conditions of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and constant change.

Join the global phenomenon now. YouTube is the second largest search engine and the third most popular website we use on the Internet today. Creating a channel in YouTube is essential to becoming a part of this global phenomenon. Building a successful YouTube channel is not a one-day or quick process. It can take time; lots of it. Listen for a step-by-step guide to creating a YouTube account, starting a channel, and joining the global phenomenon!

Crafted with clarity and practicality, Libby Turner distills the essence of creating impactful first impressions into 25 short and insightful chapters. From perfecting your body language to the subtleties of small talk, each chapter provides easy-to-implement strategies and tips that are both effective and accessible. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or simply someone looking to enhance their social skills, this book offers valuable guidance.

Do you want to make life better for yourself and the people you work with? Are you held back by the thought that putting people first could harm your bottom line? Superengaged is an honest, in-depth, and upbeat look at the value of having values and the power of creating a people-focused workplace culture, packed with tips and guidance for increasing your profits and improving your outcomes. It’s for CEOs and COOs, HR directors and finance directors, entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone who’s on their way up.

Are you ready to become a published author and earn passive income from your knowledge, skills, or passion? In this practical, no-fluff audiobook, self-publishing expert Evelyn Grace Harper walks you through everything you need to know to successfully write, publish, and market your first eBook or audiobook—even if you’ve never written a book before.

Teaching is awesome. And tougher than it looks. The first year of teaching will likely be the roughest one of your career, but every year has its own unique challenges. Whether you're about to embark upon the epic journey or speeding toward burnout, I hope you can find something inspirational within this audiobook.

Technology has enabled us to be more interconnected today than ever before. So why do so many of us feel isolated and undervalued at work? How do we - you - develop the intuition, self-awareness, and interpersonal agility required to prosper? Here's what we've lost track of: organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. In this life-changing guide, Dr. Melanie Katzman shows you an impactful approach to connect first as fellow humans, then as coworkers and colleagues, to forge the deep bonds that make a significant difference.

Ray Zinn founded his semiconductor company without venture capital and ran it for 37 years, 36 of them profitably - an enviable record. He went blind weeks before his company went public, yet he led it for another 20 years. Tough Things First, the distillation of Zinn's astonishing career as CEO of Micrel, is a comprehensive, inspirational head-to-toe training program for entrepreneurs and leaders.

If you are experienced in any particular subject or profession, or are a creative fiction writer, then you could be making thousands of dollars monthly by writing Kindle eBooks.... This audiobook is intended to introduce authors to such vital steps and foundational points, to help increase their potential for massive, runaway success on the Kindle platform.

A partir do mergulho em processos internos e em quase uma centena de entrevistas com profissionais, parceiros, investidores e fundadores das dez start-ups unicórnio do Brasil – 99, Arco Educação, Ebanx, Gympass, iFood, Loggi, Movile, Nubank, QuintoAndar e Stone – Da ideia ao bilhão traça um perfil primoroso do jovem ecossistema de inovação brasileiro. Com narração de Thomaz Molina e prefácio lido por Maria Prata.

Personalization First, or You Will Be Last is an expansive manuscript that investigates the growing relationship between technology and consumers, and how successful companies must adapt to the fast-paced technological world that has given consumers more power and options when it comes to their purchasing decisions. A successful marketer will understand that consumers are able to interact with brands not only in person, but through a variety of technological platforms. This on-demand consumerism has changed the way companies approach their marketing, sales, and interactions with their ...

Microsoft: First Generation uncovers the range of surprising success secrets behind the upstart company that defined the Age of Information - and reveals, once and for all, exactly what makes Microsoft tick.

Transformational Thinking is a call to arms. It is about finding and implementing solutions, not placing blame and shame for the problems. It is a movement that must begin deep within each of us. We must transform our own beliefs and thinking in order to solve the problems that we, not "they”, have created. It is time to expand the parameters of our own perception, to tap into the personal power we all possess, and only then, individually and collectively, can we successfully increase the quality of our reality.

Imagine you step into an elevator, join a networking event or dial into a Zoom call—and someone asks, “Tell me about yourself.” You’ve got thirty seconds—maybe less—to make them lean in, nod and think, “I need this person in my life.” Get it right, and doors swing wide—jobs, gigs, connections. Get it wrong, and you’re just another face in the crowd. That’s where How to Deliver an Epic Elevator Pitch by Christina S. Dean comes in: your no-fluff, fun-as-hell playbook for pitches that feel warm, sharp and 100 percent you. Pitch coach Christina S.

Launchpad to Success: Make Your First $100K is a step-by-step guide for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals eager to attain financial success. Through practical insights, actionable strategies, and real-world examples, this book serves as your launchpad to building a stable financial future. Unlock the secrets to effective branding, market research, networking, and more, all while nurturing a growth mindset.