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6 Keys to Becoming an Influencer for More Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport. As an example, early businesses that were willing to publish their commitment to “customer satisfaction or your money back” became influencers.

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How to Keep Your Business From Running Your Life

Startup Professionals Musings

Mike uses his own experience as a recovering workaholic building two multimillion-dollar companies to net out seven steps in his transformation. Use mentoring to help people develop as your business develops. Have the right people do the right things at the right time. Some are just stuck.