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When In Doubt, Let People Think You’re A Fool

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The Beatles’ Manager, Brian Epstein, was a 30-yr old, former furniture salesman when Beatlemania hit America in 1964. When he was approached by savvy Nicky Byrne to license the Beatles’ name and likeness for various novelty products and toys, he firmly stated that he would not accept a penny less than 10%. Get Out Of The Zone.

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The Impact Matrix: Prioritize Your 2013 Initiatives Using This Startup Ninja Tool

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Dynamic, growing startups consistently identify more ideas and opportunities than they have the time or resources to pursue, including: entering into potential partnerships, developing new products and accessing emerging markets. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! The Impact Matrix.

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Maximize Your Exit By Not Selling Your Company

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In 1987, a representative of Michael Jackson approached the modest Sycamore Valley ranch house and knocked on the door. The owner of the ranch was shocked by the visitor’s message. He told the homeowner that he represented someone who wanted to purchase the ranch at a substantial premium over its current fair market value. My House Is Not For Sale.

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Interview: Kevin O’Connor of FindTheBest

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If you haven’t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for. free weekly Infochachkie articles! 10) Kevin, why does the world need FindTheBest (FTB)? . “We We all make important, complicated decisions in our life and having accurate, objective data about our choices allow us to find and compare products that meet our needs.

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Interview: Kevin O’Connor of FindTheBest

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Messenger : Kevin O’Connor , Co-Founder of FindTheBest, former Co-Founder and CEO DoubleClick (sold to Google, $3.1B, seed investor ISS (sold to IBM, $1.3B), co-founder ICC (sold to DCA $25mm). Pull Quote: “If you are smart, competitive, hard working and passionate about what you do you will have the best experience of your life.

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Know When To Declare Defeat And Toss Out A Bad Idea – Do Not Be Afraid To Say, “That Baby Be Ugly!”

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Record companies evaluated songs based upon a variety of informal means, such as the Old Gray Whistle Test. As Founder and CEO of Motown Records, Berry Gordy devised an effective methodology to objectively evaluate and critique the label’s music. During the 1960’s, Motown’s artistic success was unprecedented. Idea Cronyism.

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Memories of an Unconnected Era: Searching for Sugar Man

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The modem (modulate / demodulate … mo-dem) converted our digital computer information so that it could be transmitted via our analog telephone lines until it could be received by a modem on the other side that could convert the signal back to digital. Many people reading this will be digital natives.

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