Business Mentoring
Best of Mentoring: Adam Grant on Identifying Givers, Takers, and Matchers
Adam Grant’s mentoring series is an in-depth exploration of his research on giving and taking, and how those behavioral styles translate into a business world. He and Fran discuss how a “giving” approach affects a business, how you can build a culture of giving, the ways giving influences individual and team performance, the risks of…
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Best of Mentoring: Joe Calloway on What People Say About You
Joe Calloway’s mentoring series explores the ways businesses deliver and communicate value to their customers. He and Fran discuss how the market decides on your value, the keys to disruptive thinking, identifying differentiators, and the most powerful forms of marketing. In this session, Fran and Joe talk about the conversation going on about your business…
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Best of Mentoring: Mark Murphy on Talented Terrors
Mark Murphy’s mentoring series is all about uncovering the most important secrets of effective leadership. He and Fran discussed common misconceptions about leadership, like why it’s not motivational speaking, as well as the power of early detection. In this session, Mark discusses the danger of talented terrors: people who look like high producers but don’t…
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Best of Mentoring: Doug Haugh on Thinking Like an Engineer
Doug Haugh’s mentoring series is all about problem solving—the never-ending pursuit of solutions to problems and ways to do things better. As an engineer, he brings a different perspective to entrepreneurship. He and Fran discuss the importance of establishing a personal mission, the pursuit of relevance, and getting feedback from diverse sources. In this session,…
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Best of Mentoring: Atlanta Beer Tours on Marketing without Money
Dan Fontaine and Aaron Rolka’s mentoring series goes through different aspects of bootstrapping a startup, from a passion to a business. They talk with Fran about turning a passion into a business idea, learning the ropes in the early stages, and building vital business relationships. In this session, Dan and Aaron talk about how it’s…
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Best of Mentoring: Jonathan Pascual on Kickstarter Campaigns
Jonathan Pascual’s mentoring series looks at creative thinking for startups as they prepare to open their doors and grow into success. Jonathan and Fran discuss how to learn the fundamentals of your business and industry, how to connect with customers and your larger community, and what it takes to reach profitability. In this session, Jonathan…
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Best of Mentoring: Goodwipes on Testing Your Product at Trade Shows
Sam Nebel and Charlie Siciak’s mentoring series tells the story of how they started their company, Goodwipes, and how they chose to market in a modern retail environment. They discuss the importance of selling, how their company evolved from a shared passion, and how they have embraced entrepreneurship. In this session, Sam and Charlie talk…
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Best of Mentoring: Jim Flannery on Putting Company First
Jim Flannery’s mentoring series is all about supporting new entrepreneurs, and how startups can put themselves in the best position to succeed. He and Fran talk about the common themes in the lives of successful entrepreneurs, the importance of listening to customers, and how incubators like Four Athens help startups. In this session, Jim shares…
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Best of Mentoring: Ted Jenkin on the Biggest Tax Mistakes
Ted Jenkin’s mentoring series explores the secrets of tax season. He discusses how to reduce your tax liability, how to prepare a tax plan in advance for the next year, and answers to common tax questions for small business owners. In this session, Ted shares the single biggest tax mistake small business owners make, and…
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Best of Mentoring: Dave Crenshaw on Switching Costs
Dave Crenshaw’s mentoring series teaches the power of focus, and how the maximize productivity and overcome chaos. He discusses how to budget your time, prioritize your most valuable position, and say no to tasks that distract you from where you would be more valuable. In this session, Dave talks about how much switching from one…
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