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You’re in marketing for one reason: Grow. Grow your company, reputation, customers, impact, profits. Grow yourself. This is a community that will help. It will stretch your mind, connect you to fascinating people, and provide some fun along the way. I am so glad you’re here. -Mark Schaefer
Reflecting on the past year highlights what our clients teach us about running a business
Lessons learned in five years of entrepreneurship

Just be yourself. Follow your passion. Adopt the latest social technology. Sound like familiar advice? It might be harming your business.Social media advice is common sense

A childhood humiliation secretly held the author back in life. A journey toward making your mark in life.

There seems to be a failure manifesto rukling the social media airwaves these days and it’s time to put a stop to it.

Isolation can be a big problem for freelancers and solopreneurs. How do you cope with isolation in your worklife when it’s ALL on you?
I run my business from a leather chair. Surprised? Read on about the naked business

It’s time for some trash talk. Literally. Here are five big business lessons from a young boy with great business sense.

Entrepreneurship — What is the role of “will” in your business? Is it an untapped resource? A view from Elon Musk.
The SXSW conference is pulling up some of its Austin roots and re-locating to Las Vegas. Will the conference ever be the same?
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