Business Video Roundup: Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Tips for Success in 2021
In our latest roundup of great videos for entrepreneurs and business owners, Patrick Bet-David does a 30-minute Q&A about all things entrepreneurship; Gary Vaynerchuk talks to a dozen leaders from companies like Kroger, KFC, and Delta Air Lines about marketing in 2021; and Fast Company’s Pavithra Mohan offers a few tips on building a strong, collaborative remote workforce. Plus, Entrepreneur brings together a successful venture capitalist and an up-and-coming business owner to explore marketing on the cheap, while Cindy Eckert of Sprout Pharmaceuticals talks about five things every business should do to thrive.
Patrick Bet-David: Entrepreneurship Q&A
Here’s a smart, motivating 30-minute Q&A about business and entrepreneurship with Patrick Bet-David, author of the bestselling Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy.
GaryVee: Marketing for the Now Episode 17 with Gary Vaynerchuk
In this two-hour video, Gary Vaynerchuk talks to a dozen guests, 10 minutes each, focusing on one question: “What does the modern media plan look like to you in 2021?” The guests include a variety of execs and leaders from successful companies in many different industries. Just a few: Molly Battin (Delta Air Lines), Rupen Desai (Dole), Andrea Zahumensky (KFC), Mandy Rassi (Kroger), Dara Treseder (Peloton), Angela Zepeda (Hyundai), and Frank Cooper (BlackRock).
Fast Company: How to Build a Healthy Remote Company
Just a few quick tips from Fast Company’s Pavithra Mohan on building a strong remote workforce.
Entrepreneur: Why Your First 1,000 Customers Are Your Most Important
Entrepreneur brings together a venture capitalist and the CEO of a small, up-and-coming business to talk about how to do effective marketing with little money, why those first 1,000 customers are so important, and how to capitalize on those early sales.
Inc.: Cindy Eckert Shares the 5 Choices Every Business Should Make to Thrive
From the Inc. 5000 Vision Conference, Cindy Eckert (founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and The Pink Ceiling) discusses a few things that every business should do in order to succeed.
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