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Retailers should embrace creating pleasant experiences for their customers, not simply transactions.
I would like to think that every marketing strategy that I have set in motion was a smashing success.
Far from it.
Here is a short clip with Ashur Eliot on his Elite Growth Partners podcast that out...
Breaking out on your own can be very rewarding but on some complex projects, you have to surround yourself with expertise.
In this episode of Founders Future podcast with Jae Encarnacion, we discuss ...
Longevity of an entrepreneur is a rare commodity.
Often entrepreneurs are conflicted with adding staff or staying solo.
My approach at Gray Cat has been fairly focused in this area.
On a recent podcast with Ashur Elliot, we discuss this.
Everyone wants to grow. But growth for the sake of growth may not always be the best roadmap.
I was fortunate. I was involved in three high-growth companies:
- Little Caesars (went from 1,300 stores to 5,000 stores in 5 years)
- Clark Retail Enterprises (added 600 stores in 3 years)
- Jimm...
Recently, I appeared on the "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" podcast with Steve Denny where we discussed AI and its impact on retail.
Here is a short clip.
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There are nameless, faceless, emotionless lead generation tactics and there are networked, referral-based, competency-vetted client leads.
On this episode of the Founders Future podcast, I discuss th...
Recently, I appeared on the Elite Growth Partners podcast with Ashur Elliot where I was asked how I attract potential clients and stand out on LinkedIn.