Deane | Smith

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"While there are several different feasible projects in the DeFi field now, it can be tough to tell which projects are valuable." ow.ly/vVeI50IQs8q

"Working on the business is different, however. It involves thinking about the business at a higher level. Instead of working on the individual problems, it means we think strategically about the long-term direction of the business." entrepreneur.com/article/422145

"Companies today can learn from the Beatles. Much like a band, any small business is reliant on human relationships that get built in layers over time and, once built, will flourish on the strength of those group dynamics or break apart. " entrepreneur.com/article/422834

"I started my last two companies to solve problems that were important to me. And I’ve noticed I’ve been a lot happier — not just successful — since I factored my passions into my business plans. " entrepreneur.com/article/421592

"The growing influence of the metaverse is pushing the internet to become an ever more important place to participate in augmented experiences via classes, seminars and Zoom lectures. " entrepreneur.com/article/416367 forbes.com/sites/jodiecoo…

"Cialdini discusses the key points behind building influence that will not only improve negotiation outcomes but increase confidence as well." forbes.com/sites/kwamechr…

"Without social media, your company will find it difficult to thrive. Times have changed, gone are the days when you could simply rely on word of mouth, or place an advertisement in your local newspaper." ow.ly/ppHL50Iz4Ox

"Everything in marketing comes down to the brain, yet marketers don't study brains. Understanding neuroscience completely upgrades your marketing approach." ow.ly/TBrp50IyQWw

"Modern businesses can use all sorts of tools, including automation, to collect information about what customers think, want and do. Many companies unfortunately don’t tap all of the potential concealed within that data." ow.ly/X1P050ItoA8

"Machine learning is playing a significant role in content marketing because it helps marketers understand what consumers want to read and what they don't." ow.ly/lScv50Itozo

"One thing you quickly learn as an entrepreneur running a business with some seasonality to it is that your busy season might not occur in the season you expected." entrepreneur.com/article/421010

" In today’s competitive environment, entrepreneurs and business leaders need to understand current technological trends to grow their businesses and stand out from the crowd." entrepreneur.com/article/416648

"Establishing a genuine connection with fans of your brand is a great way to inspire them to use your product, interact with your company online or in person, recommend your business to others or take other action." forbes.com/sites/forbesco…

"Indeed, sound marketing, also called audio branding, enables companies to create memorable identities and improve brand recognition by targeting a sense in addition to vision or sight." forbes.com/sites/forbesco…

"The transition out of winter and into warmer temperatures reminds us of tulips, clocks “springing” forward and walks in the park. But beyond nature coming into bloom, spring is also ubiquitous with cleaning." entrepreneur.com/article/421861

"Reflection has enormous power if we harness it correctly. Looking back purposefully at our experiences allows us to absorb a wide range of knowledge about ourselves and the world around us." entrepreneur.com/article/418308

Read the latest Spin Cycle from our cofounder, Todd Smith: ow.ly/bucT50IgqJi

"Being a great leader seems like a straightforward job because there are no super-secret techniques in it. But while great leadership mostly consists of simple things, many leaders forget about implementing them for some reason." entrepreneur.com/article/415951

"According to a study by Stackla, 90% of customers place a premium on authenticity when selecting which companies they like and support. But what exactly is authenticity?" entrepreneur.com/article/416853