He Said Yes Too Many Times, Then Learned to Say No
Problem Solvers15 Jan 2018

He Said Yes Too Many Times, Then Learned to Say No

Entrepreneurs love to say yes—to new ideas, to new opportunities, and to new markets. But yes can be dangerous: The wrong yes will compound itself, stretching a company thin and clouding its sense of purpose. Hamilton Powell learned this the hard way: As he built his watch company Crown & Caliber, he said yes so often that he was soon working 100-hour weeks and burning out his employees. Then he hired a COO who trained as a drill sergeant—and everything changed. Here’s how Hamilton learned to say no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Get the Information You Need

How to Get the Information You Need

As business and local media shrinks, how can you find the information that helps you grow your business? Chris Roush, author of the book "The Future of Business Journalism", offers new ways to stay on top of everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Use the Right Words to Reach More People

Use the Right Words to Reach More People

Lomi is a composter that rarely uses the word "compost". Why? Because its creators developed deep insight into how the right language can help them reach more customers, helping them reach beyond just the "eco-minded" crowd. Sponsor: Paper & Packaging Board. Learn more at howlifeunfolds.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Why Is This Company A Web3 Company?

Why Is This Company A Web3 Company?

Confused about Web3? This is the episode for you! I always wonder why a company uses web3 technology, when it seems to be doing the same thing as a web2 company. So I asked someone. Today, I have a very candid conversation with Rusty Matveev, chief strategy officer at Calaxy, a web3 company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emails That Should Have Never Been Sent, with Nicole Lapin

Emails That Should Have Never Been Sent, with Nicole Lapin

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Sustainability Is A Business Opportunity

Sustainability Is A Business Opportunity

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The Power of Conflict, with Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer

The Power of Conflict, with Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer

The world is full of conflict, but Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer says most people approach it all wrong. They either see conflict as something to avoid, or they argue with emotion and a winner-take-all mentality. “If we're going to engage together, I should have a purpose for engaging with you,” he says. In this conversation, inspired by his new book "The Power of Conflict", Taffer explains how to use conflict purposefully and constructively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to Find Great Talent, with Tyler Cowen

How to Find Great Talent, with Tyler Cowen

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The Four-Day Workweek Is Here

The Four-Day Workweek Is Here

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