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New York City "Corporate Retreat"

an open letter the family, a.k.a. the 1099 Mafia a.k.a. those people   Hey guys (and gal), You all have your own kingdoms you’re building.  You all work your asses off.  You all have helped

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A "Stock Market" for Local Businesses

This is a fascinating video that discusses the stock market vs. the local market.   TOPICS: Incisive (and humorous) history of the stock market Legal loopholes in the current SEC regulations Kickstarter Kiva IndieGoGo Co-ops advance

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My First Business Expense

I’m still packing up all of my stuff for the big move and came across this receipt.  Took me awhile to remember why I held onto it for so long, then I realized – it

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Selling, Guilt-Free

Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just

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The Future of Fridrich

Nate jams with SBT co-founder and jazzy dude Eric Fridrich, a fellow member of the single dad mafia of Seattle in the late ’00s, early ’10s. Highlights: Eric drops the call – recovers gracefully A

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The Truth According to Angela True

Angela True, a writer based out of the GORGEOUS Puget Sound region shares her story of earth shattering loss, travel, healing, and furniture with Nate. No highlights this time – this story is heavy, but

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My Three Words – 2018 Edition

My Three Words is an annual tradition started by unapologetically human marketing phenom Chris Brogan. Why three words? It’s way more effective – and easier to remember – than a long list of likely to be forgotten resolutions.

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Genuinely Curious

“This is just stupid!” I roared from inside my boss’ windowless office. Thankfully no windows meant good acoustics for rage-Nate. Debra, my boisterous, blond boss had been trying to teach me the lost art of cold

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Selling, Guilt-Free

Know yourself If you’re confident with who you are and know that your intentions are in the right place (that being….for your customers, not just

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