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You’re in marketing for one reason: Grow. Grow your company, reputation, customers, impact, profits. Grow yourself. This is a community that will help. It will stretch your mind, connect you to fascinating people, and provide some fun along the way. I am so glad you’re here. -Mark Schaefer

Isolation can be a big problem for freelancers and solopreneurs. How do you cope with isolation in your worklife when it’s ALL on you?
I run my business from a leather chair. Surprised? Read on about the naked business

It’s time for some trash talk. Literally. Here are five big business lessons from a young boy with great business sense.

Entrepreneurship — What is the role of “will” in your business? Is it an untapped resource? A view from Elon Musk.
The SXSW conference is pulling up some of its Austin roots and re-locating to Las Vegas. Will the conference ever be the same?

A new, free movement to make coding fun for kids has already spread to 23 countries.
Many entrepreneurs have no shortage of ideas or energy, but do they have the marketing chops to carry an idea through?
Chicago just unveiled a breathtaking new center that will serve as the city’s heartbeat for digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Managing Director Una Pipc describes the concept behind this 50,000 square foot facility
A survey of the most successful SM practitioners shows they’re using social media less that you think. Maybe there is an alternate path to success?
Eric Ries, author of The Lean Start-Up hasn’t just written a book, he’s created a movement that is getting attention in high places. I interviewed him at SXSW 2012.
Does having a large social media presence translate into job opportunities? Not necessarily. A story of social media exploration and frustration.
I’ve spent some time this week attending a few online webinars and catching up on my blog reader and I noticed an interesting trend. The
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