Business Video Roundup: Sales, Gratitude & Conscious Capitalism
This week’s roundup of great videos for entrepreneurs and small-business owners includes Gary Vaynerchuk and Tony Robbins discussing a range of topics, Marie Forleo suggesting that you should probably stop comparing yourself to others, and Brian Tracy outlining what exactly makes a successful salesperson. We also have Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jostein Solheim discussing “conscious capitalism” and mega-successful restaurateur Cameron Mitchell sharing some excellent advice for all entrepreneurs.
#AskGaryVee: Tony Robbins, Unshakeable, Gratitude & Focusing on Your Steak
In this 39-minute episode of #AskGaryVee, the legendary self-help guru Tony Robbins stops by to help Gary Vaynerchuk answer some viewer questions about entrepreneurship, gratitude, and paying back your inspirations. Positive messages all around.
Marie Forleo: How to Stop Comparison from Destroying Your Business and Happiness
Do you constantly compare yourself to someone else? Marie Forleo says stop it, and offers a few tips on how to prevent this bad habit from stealing your joy and profits. Plus, she shares a few tweaks you can make to your website to attract more customers.
Brian Tracy: 3 Qualities of Successful Salespeople
Brian Tracy says: “Never consider the possibility of failure. As long as you persist, you will eventually be successful.” These are words to live by if you want to be a successful salesperson. In this seven-minute video, he lays out what separates the good salespeople from the best.
Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jostein Solheim on “Conscious Capitalism”
In this hour-long discussion from Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jostein Solheim talks about empathy, passion, and values in business. Choice quote: “What inspires me is what social impact can we create with this business.”
Restaurateur Cameron Mitchell: Best Advice for Entrepreneurs
Successful restaurateur Cameron Mitchell dishes out his best advice for entrepreneurs and business owners in under five minutes.
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