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What Leslie Jordan’s Legacy Can Teach Us About Pivoting to a Third Act

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Consider how transferrable those skills are, and what possible new industries or entrepreneurial ventures might benefit from them. In 2008, pregnant actress Jessica Alba was washing new baby clothes with a detergent her mother recommended and broke out in hives. In your current role, what strengths do you have ?

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Best of the Best: How to Create a Personal Brand Like DJ Khaled

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They came to the United States with skill sets and a belief they could prosper from it. They sold clothes out of the trunk of their car. High-end clothes are usually sold in high-end settings, not folding tables placed on concrete. There’s “fake it till you make it,” and there’s making the most of your skills no matter what.

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Master the Sales Mindset to Land Your Biggest Clients

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Salespeople who aren’t constantly honing their knowledge and skills risk becoming relics. This holds true for a piece of manufacturing equipment, life insurance, clothing or dessert at a restaurant, he says. Learn a new skill or more about the customer or your marketplace. That’s what the pros will tell you.

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Why Traveling the World Is the Best Investment in Yourself

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You see for yourself new styles of clothing, where young professionals are shopping, which brands are popular in different places. If you’re interested in the restaurant business, this is the perfect chance to note what thrives overseas, be it individual dishes, types of cuisine or certain franchises.

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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Unfortunately, the entire experience was spoiled by an incident at a popular breakfast restaurant. In an effort to soothe these discomforts at the office, I would decompress at happy hours, hire personal trainers and purchase loose-fitting clothes—all of which impacted my ability to save and invest. What brings you to town?”

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Make a Connection with Vacation

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My initial thought (months out) was that I would take my time and pack over several weekends; meaning just pulling some clothes here and there or shoes and beach attire so I wouldn’t be rushed at the last minute. After you have pulled all your clothes and shoes, put back 25% of it. Most likely, you will never wear them.

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Do It--Rock That Boat!!

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She toddled off, and returned to say that the restaurant manager was going to take care of it. The restaurant manager had to get involved? And, from my perspective, it''s a skill that needs to be practiced and nailed. In a restaurant, order your water the way you prefer it. Me : It''s a professional kitchen.

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