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In his mentoring series, Mark Murphy shares the secrets to effective leadership, with an emphasis on small and medium sized businesses. He talks about building a team of people who are both productive and healthy for the company culture, getting beyond seeing leadership as just motivational speaking, and more. In this session, he and Fran…

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In his mentoring series, Doug Haugh talks about problem solving in business, discussing how his background in engineering has impacted the way he approaches his business career. They discuss topics such as keeping a business relevant, getting feedback, and approaching challenges. In this session, Fran and Doug talk about how to connect your personal mission…

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In his mentoring series, Jonathan Pascual shares how he prepared to open his business, learning about his industry, getting connected with his community, and finding ways to fund his business and achieve profitability. In this session, he talks with Fran about the journey to profitability, and how a business can plan and prepare for the…

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Sam Nebel and Charlie Siciak of Goodwipes spend their mentoring series sharing the story of starting and growing their company in today’s retail world. In this session, they talk with Fran about how running your own business is an opportunity—and a lot of fun. They are looking for ways to grow the company and keep…

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In Jim Flannery’s mentoring series, he shares important tips for new startups and business owners, helping them get into position to succeed. In this session, he and Fran discuss how startup incubators help entrepreneurs, whether they’re students or older entrepreneurs starting a second career, and no matter what stage the business is at. Watch this…

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Over the course of her mentoring series, Yvonne Tocquigny shares her business story from humble beginnings to a long-running successful agency to the difficult decision to sell her business. In this session, Yvonne and Fran discuss how an appetite for change kept her looking forward and ready to overcome the many challenges and changes in…

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In her mentoring series, Jennifer Osbon uses her experience and expertise in digital marketing to teach small business owners how to get started with digital marketing, particularly on social media. She and Fran discuss how these technologies have developed and what you should do getting started, identifying the right platforms. In this session, Jennifer talks…

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