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Why You Should Never Micromanage
Don’t be that guy. Ah, micromanagement. Also known as being an a***hole. Are You Really the Only One That Can Get it Done? Sometimes you have to let go. When I first started my business in my basement...
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How to Deal With Rejection
Never, ever, ever give up Winston Churchill’s words of wartime will serve you well when it comes to rejection. And if his style isn’t your speed, here’s a whole Quora thread of inspiration. If you...
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Weird Inspiration: A Look Inside NowSourcing
We have a very creative office here at NowSourcing, but sometimes when you’re used to seeing something every day it loses its luster. Then something as simple as a comment during a meeting can lead...
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Thinking Small: The Power of Making Progress Every Day
For many of you that know me, no doubt you’ve heard me tell others that they need to #ThinkBig. Sometimes you need to think small. What Happened to Thinking Big? Am I being a hypocrite? Nope. Thinking...
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Why You’ve Been Looking at Thanksgiving All Wrong
Be grateful for every day. We just came off a short workweek, no doubt surrounded by a heaping spoonfuls of family, friends, turkey, and all the trimmings. And that’s great. The thing is, if this is...
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How to Win Business With Big Brands
Everyone says that they want to work with the big boys. By big boys, I’m referring to the Fortune 500 – the largest public companies in the USA. It looks great to have them as clients and it signals to...
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What Does it Truly Mean to be “Open” for Business?
We’ve all seen the mundane signs. Open for business. If you’ve ever tried running a business or being an entrepreneur, you know that you need to do much much more than simply show up. What does it mean...
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Helping People Doesn’t Hurt You
Can I pick your brain? If you’re any kind of subject matter expert or consultant, chances are you dread hearing these words. They are usually coming from people that want your services for free. People...
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Do You Remember When You Were First Creative?
Pablo Picasso once said “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Do you remember what it was like to feel creative? Before it got ruined out of you? In my...
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Dedication: The Difference Between Good And Great
The biggest difference between being good at something and being great is having some level of above-average ability with the pure dedication to persevere. If you want to be truly great, you need to...
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NowSourcing SXSW Inside Track #1: Flashbacks and Moving Forward
Ready for SXSW2016? Welcome to the first edition of NowSourcing’s official SXSW Survival guide now with 30% more hype! We’re so excited to be starting this series up again because it means that...
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Why You Should Wear the Same Thing Every Day (sorta.)
Here’s something to think about: if you were a cartoon character, what outfit would you be drawn in? Usually the animators don’t allot money in the budget to draw new outfits for every episode- so why...
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Old School and New Tools featuring Dan Streeter
Sales are the lifeblood of any company- this seems like a no-brainer but when you get down to the nitty gritty, sales can start to look kind of scary. It’s an essential department for every business...
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NowSourcing SXSW Inside Track #2: Interview with Scott Jordan, CEO of SCOTTeVEST
Going to your first SXSW can be quite an ordeal. Especially if you’re presenting a panel, activating at an event, or showing your wares at the tradeshow. This week’s focus takes a look at 1st time SXSW...
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How Children Of Entrepreneurs Look At Things Differently
Growing up in a family business changes the way you look at the world. It’s a totally different lifestyle that your friends whose parents aren’t entrepreneurs probably don’t understand. Check out my...
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Weekly Wisdom: Time To Start With Melanie Nathan
Being an entrepreneur is like riding a lion – it looks cool from afar, but in reality you’re thinking “I’m riding a lion! How did I get on this lion?! Ahhhhh!” Getting started as an entrepreneur is...
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10 Best Infographics Of 2015
There’s no hiding anymore- Infographics are everywhere. We’ve been producing a top ten list every year for the last six years and we’re excited to bring you the best of the best from 2015. (Here are...
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SXSW Inside Track #3: The Future Of Tech With Robert Scoble
The future of tech- a daunting subject. Every year with SXSW, Austin becomes a mecca for tech moguls who know exactly where the coming months will take us in terms in of innovation- all we’ve got to do...
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How Smart Is Too Smart?
Is there such things as too smart? You need the right mix of smarts, practice, creativity, practical intelligence, and HARD work. Sometimes having a high IQ can actually hurt you as you can no longer...
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Weekly Wisdom: How To Get Paid With Monika Jansen
At the crux of being a successful entrepreneur is getting paid. Check out my latest Blab interview with Monika Jansen who blogs for Web Dot Com and Groupon Works among others.
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