Apr 23, 2014

Show 482 - Mike Sansone on Creating Successful Business Models

The Engaging Brand podcast covers social marketing, business ideas and brand marketing tips.

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This week Anna Farmery speaks with Mike Sansone about how he supports business leaders and entrepreneurs to develop the right business model for profitable growth. A technique he uses as part of Small Business Tracks

  • The canvas for Business Model generation. Here is a link to a YouTube video on how it works - and a link to a free model site.
  • The why, what, who and how of starting your own business.
  • How social media means entrepreneurs must have a greater focus.
  • The two sides of business - the emotional and the rational.
  • How to start your own business.
  • How to decide what is your market.
  • How a business model flows from these two important questions 
  • How to use a canvas to lead a happy personal life.

And finally the listener of the week is Sandi Andersson from Sweden  - a goodie bag is on it's way to you to say a BIG THANK YOU!

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