Author: The Young Entrepreneur Council

The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. YEC members represent nearly every industry, generate billions of dollars in revenue each year and have created tens of thousands of jobs.
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12 Tips for CEOs Making Their First TV Appearance

What’s one tip you have for a startup founder who is making their first TV appearance as an expert?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program …

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Hiring a Writer for Your Brand? 11 Must-Have Qualities

When hiring a ghostwriter or copywriter for your brand, what’s the #1 thing you look for?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions …

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12 Ideas for Growing Your Brand on Social Media

What is the single smartest thing you have ever done on social media — ever — to grow your company’s brand? (Be specific!)

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a …

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12 Personal Branding Tips for Serial Entrepreneurs

If you are a serial entrepreneur, what’s one piece of advice you have for building a personal brand separate from your (many) companies?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a …

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9 Lesser-Known Strategies for Building Your Brand’s Credibility

What’s your favorite little-known secret for building your brand’s recognizability… radio show? Writing a book? Leading a cause marketing campaign? Reality TV?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free …

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Keep Your Brand Name Intact When a Reporter Calls

What is your #1 tip for a nervous entrepreneur about to talk to a reporter for the first time?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program …

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8 Ways to Improve Your Company Brand in 2013

What’s one way you’re resolving to improve or shore up your company or personal brand in 2013?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that …

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8 Personal Branding Standouts Who Inspired Us in 2012

Who created a standout personal brand in the past year, and what made it so special and inspiring?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program …

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12 “Fails” Top CEOs Overcame Before Building Their Brands

What was your biggest “fail” as a new founder or CEO, and how did you overcome it to focus on building your brand and business instead?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC …

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10 Tips for Reacting (or Not!) to Bad Brand Publicity

Bad news travels fast. What ONE tip would you give an entrepreneur who just spotted some bad brand publicity?

The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship …