Business Video Roundup: Overcoming Challenges, Selling Your Business & More
In this week’s business video roundup, several business leaders from top companies discuss how they create and sustain an entrepreneurial culture, Alibaba’s John Caplan talks about how entrepreneurs can use technology to easily source and sell around the world, and Patrick Bet-David goes over the ins and outs of hiring an investment banker to sell your business. Plus, Brian Tracy has five body-language tips to help bring your next public speech to life, while Marie Forleo reveals a few secrets to accomplishing more in less time—and with less stress. And that’s a trick that can make anyone’s life a little bit easier.
VaynerX Presents: Marketing for the Now Episode 27 with Gary Vaynerchuk
“How do you create and sustain an entrepreneurial culture?” That’s the question posed to the business heavyweights on the latest episode of Marketing for the Now. Guests include Swan Sit (Queen of Clubhouse), Lauren Maillian (CEO of digitalundivided), Alexis Ohanian (founder of Seven Seven Six and former executive chair of Reddit), Shelley Haus (CMO of Ulta Beauty), Haley Rosen (CEO of Just Women’s Sports), and Mark-Hans Richer (SVP, CMO, and CIO of Moen).
Entrepreneur: Overcoming Small Business Challenges
Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer talks with John Caplan, president of Alibaba.com in North America and Europe, about how entrepreneurs can use technology to source and sell products from around the world. Yes, it’s a thinly veiled advertisement for Alibaba’s B2B marketplace platform, but if it helps entrepreneurs launch their businesses, all the better.
Hiring an Investment Banker to Sell Your Business? 11 Things You Need to Know First
In this 12-minute video, Patrick Bet-David talks about the benefits of hiring an investment banker to sell your business—and what to look for when deciding who to choose.
Brian Tracy: 5 Body Language Tips for Your Next Speech
Five quick body-language tips to move your public-speaking game up to the next level.
Marie Forleo: No More Hustle! 3 Time Genius Steps to Achieve Anything with Less Stress
Marie Forleo offers up a few quick tips from her new Time Genius program, which aims to show how you can get more done, faster, and without feeling overwhelmed or stressed. This 11-minute video will help you get you started.
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