Business Video Roundup: Compete with Big Companies, Overcome Fear & Retirement Plans
How can a small business compete with big companies? This week Gary Vaynerchuk tackles that question, among others, in our latest business video roundup. We’ve also got Marie Forleo and Shark Tank‘s Daymond John dropping business advice, Brian Tracy on overcoming fear of rejection, and Entrepreneur magazine on employee retirement plans. Plus, Entrepreneur‘s Andrea Huspeni leads an hour-long discussion about what might be holding your business back from success.
Gary Vaynerchuk: Doing Business in China, Mobile Payments Industry & More
In the latest episode of #AskGaryVee, Gary Vaynerchuk answers a range of questions from Chinese students. The advice he dispenses is applicable to American entrepreneurs and small-business owners as well, of course, including words of wisdom on how to compete with big companies, identify trends, and gain support for unpopular decisions.
Marie Forleo: Daymond John Thinks You Should Stop Waiting for Your Lucky Break
In this 36-minute video, Marie Forleo talks with Daymond John, the author of The Power of Broke, judge on TV’s Shark Tank, and successful entrepreneur in his own right. They share advice on starting a business, the tools necessary for success, and more.
Brian Tracy: How to Overcome Your Fear of Rejection
“Whatever you believe, with conviction, becomes your reality, whether or not it is true or false,” Brian Tracy says in this six-minute video about overcoming fear of rejection. He shares his actionable four-step method to changing an inhibiting, negative mindset into a positive one.
Entrepreneur: When Does It Make Sense to Offer Employees a Retirement Plan?
ERISA consultant Eileen Shaw answers the question, “When should we start a retirement plan for our employees?”
Entrepreneur: How ‘Hustle-Mode’ Is Trapping Thousands of Entrepreneurs
In this hour-long discussion, Entrepreneur magazine’s Andrea Huspeni talks to productivity and marketing expert Chris Windfield and lead-generation guru Scott Oldford. They zero in on why “hustle mode” might be holding your business back from success.
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