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Ask Rod, Episode 15: How Do I Get Customers to Find My New Store?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz shares effective ways to communicate with customers and highlights some of the best sources for small-business tools. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 14: How Do I Spread the Word About a New Product?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a young entrepreneur take down the cupcake cartel. Plus, advice on customer testimonials. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 14: Should I Try Groupon?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz discusses partnering with deal sites like Groupon and the benefits of launching a garage startup. Plus, a "smarty pants 4-year-old" stumps Rod! Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 13: Should I Find a Partner?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz helps a seasonal business diversify and advises a disgruntled employee. Plus, Barry impostors! Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 12: What's the Best Way to Fire an Employee?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers advice about hiring and firing, shares tips on expanding and plays with his new toy Terminator. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 11: How Can I Make More Contacts?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz discusses how to grow your network, where to find more money and why angels aren't just a baseball team in California. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 10: Are We Facing a Double-Dip Recession?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers advice on expanding during a recession, marketing products to Baby Boomers, and dealing with mischievous interns. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 9: Should We Go Global?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers advice about expanding internationally and getting started as an entrepreneur. Plus, a special appearance by Rod's parents! Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 8: How Do I Prioritize?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz takes a break from his reception duties to offer advice about multitasking and writing a great business plan. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 7: How Do I Fight Off the Big Guys?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz explains how to take on big competitors, where to find cheap talent, and why he's not on Team Edward or Team Jacob. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 6: What's the Truth About Twitter?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz and MTV's Rob Dyrdek -- better known as @rodkurtz and @robdyrdek -- field questions about Twitter, work-life balance, and who had the healthier lunch. Continue Reading
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Ask Rod, Episode 5: Where Can I Get More Money?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz and Rob Dyrdek, a "skatetrepreneur" and member of our Board of Directors, field questions about raising money, hiring sales reps, and what really goes on at the Fantasy Factory. Continue Reading
Ask Rod, Episode 4: How Do I Set Up a Partnership?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz offers tips on structuring a partnership, getting started on Twitter, and more. Continue Reading
Ask Rod, Episode 3: Where Can I Find a Mentor?
Executive Editor Rod Kurtz advises entrepreneurs on where to find a mentor, how to conduct group interviews, and more. Continue Reading
