Business Ideas
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In the 1800s, people ate with "macaroni forks" and "olive forks." Why? It's a timeless tale of consumer obsession.
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a keynote speaker, and host of the podcast Problem Solvers. His newsletter, One Thing Better, helps entrepreneurs become more successful and satisfied.
As a speaker, Jason teaches the most important skill in business: adaptability. He's learned how the world's most impressive leaders and entrepreneurs thrive during change, and teaches those tactics to individuals, companies, and franchises — including Google, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Clorox, Alibaba, Pfizer, Pearle Vision, Crocs, Dick's Sporting Goods, and many more.
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Business Ideas
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Business News
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Building a Business
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Thought Leaders
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Buying a Franchise
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Business Operations & Logistics
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Buying a Franchise
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Human Resources
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Business Operations & Logistics
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Business Operations & Logistics
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