Business Video Roundup: 5 Must-See YouTube Videos for Entrepreneurs (May 13, 2016)
Friday the 13th doesn’t have to mean bad luck. Get inspired to have a productive Friday the 13th with these five videos that tackle everything from how to become a successful freelancer to how to make change stick. In addition, Brian Tracy and Evan Carmichael tag-team a list of the 10 traits of successful entrepreneurs and Patrick Bet-David talks about the one thing entrepreneurs should definitely micro-manage. So kick back, soak in the knowledge, and then go get it done.
Brendon Burchard: How to Make Change Stick
As Brendon Burchard points out in this 12-minute video, the two main reasons people fail to change are that they don’t really want to change, or they lack the focus to follow through. If you do really want to change, Burchard offers five tips on mastering change for good.
Brian Tracy: 5 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Throughout his career, Brian Tracy has consulted for hundreds of businesses and helped many more people become successful entrepreneurs. In this short video, he shares what he has learned over the years—specifically, the five traits that all successful entrepreneurs possess.
Evan Carmichael: 5 Traits Every Entrepreneur MUST Have to Succeed
Picking up where Brian Tracy left off in the previous video, Evan Carmichael discusses five more traits that every entrepreneur must have to succeed.
#AskGaryVee: Fivver & How to Become a Successful Freelancer
In the latest installment of #AskGaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk and special guest Fiverr.com co-founder Shai Wininger answer a range of entrepreneurial questions from viewers. They offer sage advice on charging more without losing revenue, becoming a successful freelancer, and several other business-related topics in this 22-minute episode.
The One Thing to Micro-Manage as an Entrepreneur
In this 11-minute video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David of Valuetainment discusses the value of being in the trenches and the one thing you should definitely micro-manage as an entrepreneur.
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