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9 Reasons Taylor Swift Is a Savvy Business Leader (Infographic) Taylor Swift isn't just a singer and songwriter. She is one of the sharpest businesswomen in the business.

By Kate Taylor

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Don't let the romantic lyrics and over-the-top surprised face fool you – Taylor Swift is one of the sharpest entrepreneurs in the music business.

The 25-year-old singer/songwriter has an estimated net worth of more than $220 million and is making smart moves to keep the money coming. As part of her entrepreneurial master plan, the savvy Swift has trademarked lyrics, made over $33 million from endorsements and even bought porn-site domain names.

Related: Taylor Swift Has High Hopes for the Future of Taylor Swift-Like Music

Online marketing agency Market Domination Media put together an infographic with nine reasons why T-Swift should be your entrepreneurial inspiration. Disagree? Don't worry -- Swift will just shake it off.

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9 Reasons Taylor Swift Is a Savvy Business Leader (Infographic)

Related: Taylor Swift's Latest Trademark Filings Reveal a Shrewd Business Strategy

Kate Taylor

Staff Writer. Covers franchise-related trends and topics.

Kate Taylor is a staff writer covering franchises for Entrepreneur.com. Related areas of interest include chain restaurants, franchisee profiles and food trends. Get in touch with tips and feedback via email at ktaylor@entrepreneur.com or on Twitter at @Kate_H_Taylor. 

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