State Farm Spotlight
How I Grew My Business 100x During the Pandemic
This Florida-based entrepreneur explains how she managed to find new clients, generate revenue, and help ensure her long-term success during a very difficult time.
This Entrepreneur Overcame Failure, Grief, and Cancer to Start the Business of Her Dreams
Melinda Vetro survived and learned from professional and personal setbacks. Today, her business is thriving. Here's how she made it happen.
Even a Pandemic Couldn't Stop This Founder's Pet-Friendly Mission
A Q+A with Claudia Montoya, a founder with a passion to educate on the importance of proper pet nutrition.
Fix My Pitch
Is Your Pitch Not Working? Here's How to Fix It, According to Experts.
On the season finale of "Fix My Pitch," business coaches Anthony Sullivan and Tina Frey offer their final lesson to entrepreneurs hoping to pitch their way to a life-changing investment.
'There Is No Success Without Failure': How to Turn a Pitch Meeting Setback Into Success
On the new episode of "Fix My Pitch," business coaches Anthony Sullivan and Tina Frey explain how to reboot yourself when a meeting doesn't go your way.
Want to Sell More? It All Comes Down to Nailing the 'Three P's' According to Legendary Pitchman Anthony Sullivan
On the new episode of "Fix My Pitch," business coaches Anthony Sullivan and Tina Frey break down the ingredients of a knockout pitch.
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"The customer is always right" is not just a rule anymore; it's about exploring why customers want what they want.
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