Business Video Roundup: Elon Musk on Hiring, Tilman Fertitta on Being a Cyclical Player & More

Posted on 19.June.2020 by Roy Brooks | @amcomcap

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In our latest roundup of great videos for entrepreneurs and business owners, Patrick Bet-David goes over 10 business principles that could sharpen your game; Evan Carmichael explores the hiring process of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and other business heavyweights; and Landry’s CEO and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta discusses being a cyclical player in business. Plus, Inc. offers some pointers on protecting your data when working from home and CNBC reveals why employee tracking software may be doing more harm than good for your business.

10 Business Principles by Patrick Bet-David

Patrick Bet-David shares 10 business principles from his upcoming book Your Next Five Moves.

Evan Carmichael: The Hiring Process of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs & Others

In this 37-minute video, Evan Carmichael delves into the hiring process of business heavyweights like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Steve Jobs. There’s a lot to be learned from how they put together their teams.

Entrepreneur: Tilman Fertitta, CEO of Landry’s, on Being a Cyclical Player in Business

Here’s an interview with Tilman Fertitta conducted sometime before the pandemic. The CEO of Landry’s and owner of the Houston Rockets talks with Business Rockstars about being a cyclical player in business, offering up some keen insights and advice.

Inc.: How to Protect Your Data When Working from Home

Many business owners may now be settling in to working from home for the long haul, so here’s a quick primer on potential cybersecurity issues and how to keep your data protected.

CNBC: Is Employee Tracking Doing More Harm Than Good?

Do you use productivity management software to track your employees as they work from home? Is it effective or could it possibly be doing more harm than good? CNBC investigates and what they uncover may surprise you.

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