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A groundbreaking study of the journalism startups that are solving the local news crisis one community at a time A must-read for activists, entrepreneurs, and journalists who want to start local news outlets in their communities Local news is essential to democracy. Meaningful participation in...

This revised and updated edition of the best-selling book A Leader's Guide to Storytelling shows how storytelling is one of the few ways to handle the most important and difficult challenges of leadership: sparking action, getting people to work together, and leading people into the future. Using myriad illustrative examples and filled with how-to techniques, this book clearly explains how you can learn to tell the right story at the right time.

Are you an aspiring photographer dreaming of turning your passion into a profitable business? How to Start a Photography Business is your essential handbook for creating a successful photography business from scratch. This comprehensive guide provides insights into everything from understanding the photography industry and defining your niche to marketing your services and managing clients. With practical advice, real-world examples, and effective strategies, this book equips you with the knowledge to launch and grow a flourishing photography enterprise.

Spin to Win is your comprehensive guide to launching and growing a thriving DJ business in today's competitive music industry. Many aspiring DJs struggle with the transition from hobbyist to professional, unsure of where to start, how to market themselves, or how to navigate the business side of DJing. This book addresses these challenges head-on by providing actionable advice, real-world examples, and step-by-step strategies to transform your passion into a profitable venture.

The world of show business has never been easy for anyone. Once given the chance, one must take care of it the same way one takes care of valuable things. One great mistake can affect your whole career, no matter how high your achievements are. Johnny Depp is considered one of the most renowned and successful actors in terms of box office, in which he draws recognition. He has formed a solid bond with moviegoers who span over several generations, because of his ability to absorb himself into a particular assortment of dynamic characters.

Art-Write:The Writing Guide for Visual Artists has a single intention: to teach artists how to write about their own artwork. This concise and current career resource is filled with achievable advice on how to write for art promotion and sales. The audiobook offers a step-by-step approach to create a professional artist statement, with thinking and writing exercises to ease the process and develop authentic and clear content.

If you've imagined being a producer or a writer, an actor or a director, or a real estate investor, hedge fund dude, or even a world champion poker player, you can do it as long as you have the right directions. And I'd like to share those directions with you...the directions that took me years to gather, but the directions that are without a doubt responsible for getting me where I am today. And more importantly, will be 101% responsible for where I want to be tomorrow. And I know that they can do the same for you.

Active listening is the doorway to increased belonging, loyalty, profitability, innovation, and so much more. It is the difference between thinking we understand what people want and knowing what they want. Want to build stronger relationships, avoid misunderstandings, and anticipate problems before they surface at work? All you have to do is listen.

High-impact strategies to equip every business owner to reach the right people at the right time with the right message. How do you navigate the digital media landscape? What does your customer need from your website, and does your platform deliver? Which technology choices match your budget and your unique needs? Do your digital ads actually work? In the rapidly evolving world of digital marketing, understanding the answers to these questions can mean the difference between success or failure.

Would you have the patience and drive to change your mind state, music production techniques, and health habits to sustain this highly demanding way of life? This step-by-step guide to music composer lifestyle design teaches how J.T. went from a six-figure job in a Fortune 500 company to composing music full-time, almost doubling his revenues within the first two years; how to compose, sound, and live like the pros; how to monetize every second spent in front of your equipment, making sounds and songs; and more.

In today's digital landscape, building a standout online business is more important than ever. With millions of online stores vying for attention, how can you ensure that your brand shines brightly and captivates your target audience? This game-changing audiobook is your blueprint to mastering the art of building a memorable and profitable Shopify brand. From crafting a compelling brand story to developing a robust marketing strategy, you'll learn the strategies used by industry titans to create brands that resonate and leave a lasting impression.

In 2002, Colopy co-founded Bronto Software and, over the next thirteen years, grew it to over $40 million in revenue and 250 employees until it was acquired for $200 million. And he did it without a dime of outside capital. Bootstrapping Bronto not only tells Colopy’s story, sharing the hard-won lessons learned from being in the bootstrapped trenches, but also celebrates this alternative path for building a startup.

With $1,500 and no business experience, Mel and Patricia Ziegler turned a wild idea into a company that would become the international retail colossus Banana Republic. Reimagining military surplus as safari and expedition wear, the former journalist and artist created a world that captured the zeitgeist for a generation and spoke to the creativity, adventure, and independence in everyone.

This trusted reference puts thousands of ready-to-use words, phrases, descriptions, and action items right at your fingertips — perfect for review time, creating development plans, and monitoring performance year-round. Whether you're an HR professional or a manager, chances are there's one...

Your thoughts are so powerful that they can move you forward or hold you back. They drive your actions, feelings, and habits. You may praise yourself or criticize yourself. You could just think about finishing that half-written song - or you can use the power of your mind to imagine the outcome, then take focused steps to finish it. Everything you manifest in your life is the direct result of what you think about on a consistent basis. This includes your success as a songwriter!

Derek Sivers was a professional musician before he started a music distribution company that helped 150,000 musicians sell their music to over four million people. So after years of living the problems, he was able to learn the solutions.

Listening to this Millenium audio version of this RGH international bestseller, you can discover how to persuade people to do what you think and what you want but have them think it was their idea. Learn how to generate so may foolproof ideas, solutions to problems and Eurekas! that will need to carry around pen and paper to capture them all. You can start creating wealth without capital. This works. This is foolproof.

The Art of Strategic Partnering is a how-to guide for creating and managing successful strategic partnerships. Made for entrepreneurial leaders and executives, this audiobook shows you how to grow a company and achieve game-changing results. Learn tried-and-true lessons from a Silicon Valley industry expert who has successfully negotiated and managed more than 150 strategic partnerships.

This is audio summary of The War of Art, a book that helps identify the enemy that every one of us must face, outlines a battle plan to conquer this internal foe, then pinpoints just how to achieve the greatest success.

In Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science & Stories of Resilience, world-renowned expert on disasters and trauma Dr. Randall Bell interweaves science and academic research with stories of people who have not just survived, but have used their trauma as their fuel to thrive.