Building a Business
Listen Closely to What People Ask You. That’s Where to Find Your Hidden Power.
When people ask questions, they're revealing what your value is to them.
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a keynote speaker, and host of the podcast Problem Solvers. His newsletter, One Thing Better, helps entrepreneurs become more successful and satisfied.
As a speaker, Jason teaches the most important skill in business: adaptability. He's learned how the world's most impressive leaders and entrepreneurs thrive during change, and teaches those tactics to individuals, companies, and franchises — including Google, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Clorox, Alibaba, Pfizer, Pearle Vision, Crocs, Dick's Sporting Goods, and many more.
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Building a Business
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Building a Business
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Building a Business
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