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Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling

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Soliciting feedback from customers often seems like a daunting task. However, Zack Oates and his team at Ovation have cracked the code with a proven strategy that not only encourages guest feedback, but also establishes a personal connection for exceptional results.Zack Oates and the guest feedback platform Ovation have taken a radically different approach to hearing from customers, which stems

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This Is the Real Reason Why Your Marketing Isn’t Resonating

Entrepreneurs often initially believe that niching down is a mistake because their product or service helps "everyone." So instead, they decide to cast a wide net in hopes of garnering more sales.But for anyone who's adopted this "forget the niche" mindset, beware. Because you may actually be undermining your business

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Zack Oates of Ovation on Building Business Connections through Digital Storytelling

Soliciting feedback from customers often seems like a daunting task. However, Zack Oates and his team at Ovation have cracked the code with a proven strategy that not only encourages guest feedback, but also establishes a personal connection for exceptional results.Zack Oates and the guest feedback platform Ovation have taken

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How to Harness the Power of PR to Build a Strong Personal Brand

In today's interconnected and digital world, the role of public relations (PR) has evolved from a mere tool of communication to a strategic cornerstone for personal and brand development. Public relations, once thought of as primarily a way to manage a company's image during times of crisis, has transformed into

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Why Firing Your Biggest Client Might Be the Best Thing for Your Business

One of the biggest fears business owners face is losing their biggest clients. Maybe this was the first client you landed, so all the time and energy you were able to put into them elevated them to the first position in your roster. Maybe this client came on board later

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4 Ways Creators Are Revolutionizing Marketing

As a marketer, I love seeing big brands break free from corporate norms and have fun with their marketing. Take Wendy's, which is well-known for its saucy Twitter personality, or Mailchimp, which uses memes, business discourse and insights on timely trends on its TikTok. Both organizations boldly inject personality and

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The 3 Tiers of Customer Service (and How to Get to the Top)

The way I see it, your decision to read this article already puts you ahead in the customer service game. Here's my logic: There are literally billions of human beings out there who, unlike you, will never read an article or book on the subject of customer service improvement because

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10 Rules for Coaching Your Team to Greatness

When my team talks about their favorite times at work, they often bring up United Franchise Group's World Expo, a conference for employees, executives and franchise owners. It's three grueling days of workshops, speakers and a trade show; the team is up at 6:00 a.m. each day and usually works

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6 Costly Mistakes CEOs Make Managing Business Insurance

Insurance costs can have a significant impact on a company's bottom line, affecting profitability, growth, and overall financial health. While insurance is a critical component of risk management, many CEOs inadvertently make costly mistakes when handling their insurance policies. Here are some of the biggest mistakes CEOs make with managing

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Gold Coin Business Run by Married Couple Turns Deadly

Jim and Pamela Fayed seemed to have it all—two beautiful daughters, a sprawling horse ranch in California, and a gold exchange business that raked in millions every year. But all that glitters is not gold. The Fayeds also harbored a deep secret that would destroy both their lives.Related: The Art

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I Watch Great Teams Make These Business-Destroying Mistakes All The Time. Here’s Where They’re Going Wrong.

In my 20+ year career as an entrepreneur who's built, acquired, and sold numerous successful businesses, I've observed several factors that can take an otherwise amazing team and viable business idea and drive it into the ground:Not fully understanding who you serve (who your customers are).Selling what you've got rather

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