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Starting from Scratch
Succeeding in business usually requires being able to figure things out for yourself. So Courtney Young and Laura Clark sought out some experts at starting things from scratch…
Succeeding in business usually requires being able to figure things out for yourself. So Courtney Young and Laura Clark sought out some experts at starting things from scratch. In this episode, Portfolio president and publisher Adrian Zackheim discusses the growing DIY movement and why it matters for business. Boing Boing co-founder and Make magazine editor Mark Frauenfelder, author of the new book Made by Hand, talks about his do-it-yourself adventures and how anyone can benefit from attempting to make things from scratch. Power Friending author Amber Mac provides some very useful advice for anyone who's trying to build up a strong social media presence—even if you're totally new to the space. And 800-CEO-READ's Jack Covert discusses a must-read book for anyone who wants to start a business: Guy Kawasaki's The Art of the Start.
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The Art of the Start Guy Kawasaki Hardcover Portfolio $27.95  add to cartRead more... |
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Power Friending Amber Mac Hardcover Portfolio $24.95 add to cartRead more... |
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