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These Top 10 Celebrity Franchise Owners Are Winning Outside the Limelight, Too

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The franchise’s profitability might explain why he gave one of his Wingstop locations to his son as a gift for his 16th birthday. Drew Brees The former NFL quarterback scored a touchdown in retirement with his investment in multiple franchises. According to Ross, the franchises generate roughly $7 million for him annually.

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Meet the Christmas Tree Farmers Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive

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Piper Mountain Christmas Tree Farm Newburgh, Maine Piper Mountain Christmas Tree Farm owners Molly and Jesse Jimerson took over their parcel in 2022, but the farm has roots dating back to 1978, when now-retired Jim and Norma Corliss founded it. “It It looked like a Hallmark movie. It’s such an old-fashioned, simple tradition.

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Liminal Space: Why This Period of Nothingness Is Critical to Being Present and Processing Your Thoughts

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I commuted by train from Connecticut to Manhattan—about an hour each way. We called ourselves the ‘Train Wrecks,’ and it was a blast,” she says. I miss the Train Wrecks, but getting outside and connecting with nature has been a gift. Ann Magnin, owner of Ann Magnin, Inc., In 2021, I averaged 14,000 steps a day!

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I If it’s data entry, you need to train them on the program. You will pay either by the hour or a la carte for services.

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AZVAs the Podcast Episode 9: What 2010 tells us about 2011

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Interviewee: Jane Bristol , most recently the economic development director with a 21 year tenure in Prescott, Arizona, the 4th best place to retire according to Money Magazine and 64th on Forbes.com’s list of “best small places for business and careers.&#. Special Bonus Episode! and features an interview with Jane Bristol.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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Nominating a woman for an award isn’t just a gesture; it’s a gift of recognition, motivation and celebration. Business owners, executives, sales teams and rev ops teams hire her when they want to boost mental stamina and increase sales through neuroscience-based mindset training. It was all met with crickets,” Kiersten says. “No

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The Best Client Retention Strategies to Use Now

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Offer sales, discounts and gifts as surprise perks. Surprise gifting for clients and employees can work wonders, too. In fact, according to a 2021 Coresight Research survey, 43% of companies using a corporate gift strategy reported improved client loyalty, among other benefits. Don’t neglect your existing clients.

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