13 Brand Buzzwords to Nix From Your Vocabulary
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps …
“No” leads to “Yes!”
Most professional salespeople freeze when they hear the word, “no”, let alone those seeking to advance their career or trying to build their entrepreneurship. The next time you unexpectedly hear the word “no”, heed this age-old wisdom: “Stop, look, and listen” and then re-negotiate.
Stop
Quickly gain composure and strive to comprehend what was just …
7 Tips For Building Your First Viral Campaign
Creating a marketing campaign that “goes viral” is the goal of every marketer.
What is the secret to creating a campaign that is going to “go viral?”
The answer is complicated.
In fact, it’s almost impossible to predict what campaigns will go viral, and which ones will flounder. That said, there are some steps you …
14 Ways to Define Your Personal Brand as CEO
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps …
12 Tagline Tips for Your Brand
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual …
Startup Advice From 14 of the Most Popular Brand Owners
Who is your favorite “startup celebrity” and what’s the number one lesson they’ve taught you about entrepreneurship?
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps …
Embracing Limits Increases Productivity
The above title may sound a bit contradictory. However, the recognition of what your maximum capacity is will prevent you from over-committing to unanticipated requests. Given the goals we have set for ourselves, along with the must-do task list, the frequently arriving requests could well put one into overwhelm if not dealt with properly
Your …
15 Ways to Prepare Your Personal Brand for Startups
What is one piece of personal branding advice you’d give someone who wants to work for a startup?
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …
7 Social Platforms to Help Cement Your Personal Brand
Name one digital platform you expect all your key hires to have a presence on and explain why.
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that …
Solopreneurs: Work For Yourself, But Not By Yourself
Running a business as a one-man show is much like plate spinning. There are many tasks that need to be done regularly and sometimes simultaneously to keep a business going. While entrepreneurs should keep an eye on all aspects of their business, trying to do everything is ineffective, can hinder profitability, and is a sure …