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Steve Strauss
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Bestselling author, Inc. smallbiz columnist, entrepreneur, hater of ketchup. Check out my fun newsletter about the unexpected moves that turned good entrepreneurs into great ones (and learn how to steal their strategy!)- https://news.planetsmallbusiness.co
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Julia Child Was a Failure Until She Was 50. . . Then She Wasn’t.

Julia Child spawned what would become an entirely new genre - the celebrity TV chef. But she did it as a second act & it was a late life homerun that was as improbable as it was successful news.planetsmallbusiness.com/p/julia-chil...
Julia Child Was a Failure Until She Was 50 . . . Then She Wasn’t
It was Julia Child who invented the genre that gave us Anthony Bourdain, et al
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August 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Corporate America Was Crushing His Soul . . . So He Quit and Created UNTUCKit
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Corporate America Was Crushing His Soul . . . So He Quit and Created UNTUCKit
Escaping cubicle nation
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May 31, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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I am proud to announce that I have been appointed to the
SCORE Foundation Board of Directors! I love SCORE & helping small businesses and entrepreneurs start, run, grow, and succeed in their businesses. More here: prnewswire.com/news-release... #SmallBusiness #entrepreneurs #smallbiz
SCORE Foundation Announces New Board Member
/PRNewswire/ -- The SCORE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SCORE, the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, announced today that...
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April 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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My latest w/ @inc.com -

Thought Leadership Pays Off Big, and It’s Easier Than Ever www.inc.com/steve-straus...

Need thought leadership? Shoot me a DM!
#thoughtleadeship #thoughtleader
Thought Leadership Pays Off Big, and It's Easier Than Ever
The shortcut to startup success is more accessible than ever. Here's how to get started.
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March 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Thought Leadership Pays Off Big, and It’s Easier Than Ever
February 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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This is my latest w/ @inc.com, and it reflects a couple of recent posts of mine.

If you would like some help establishing your thought leadership, shoot me a DM!
#thoughtleadership #entrepreneur #startup

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Thought Leadership Pays Off Big, and It's Easier Than Ever
The shortcut to startup success is more accessible than ever. Here's how to get started.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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One of my fave columns I have done for @inc.com
#nonviolence #peaceonearth

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When Things Go Sideways in Your Business, Take a Cue From Mahatma Gandhi
While change may be inevitable, getting sunk by it is not.
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December 24, 2024 at 12:45 AM
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In 1973 Fred Smith & his nascent business FedEx were in deep trouble. His bold idea of overnight delivery was faltering. FEDEX was almost broke. Planes were grounded. Investors were skittish.

Smith had but $5,000 left in the bank. He flew to Vegas...
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December 18, 2024 at 4:20 AM
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In yesterday's newsletter, we profiled the very surprising startup journey of #EileenFisher. Starting with only $350 ... You can read the rest here -

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December 13, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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So far, consumers are spending a TON of money on holiday shopping.

Here's the latest report for #smallbusiness owners

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@AllBusiness_com

@QuickBooks
@GoDaddy
@ATTBusiness
Holiday Shopping Statistics for 2024 Show the Season Is Off to a Fast Start
So far, 2024 holiday shopping statistics suggest more consumers intend to shop later this season and at small businesses. Find out what else the data reveals.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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My latest w/ @inc.com and my first @bsky.app post!

Appropriate, I think, as many of us are escaping a place where civility and manners are a historic relic 🙁

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8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now
Learn how updated business manners are key to professionalism in emails, Zoom calls, and shared work environments.
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November 19, 2024 at 6:12 AM
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@veronicadelacruztv.bsky.social entrepreneurs, #smallbusiness, #solopreneurs and #creators - I think you’ll love my new free newsletter. I sure would appreciate it if you checked it out. Fun, quirky, interesting and smart:

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Notes To An Entrepreneur
Discover the unexpected, game-changing move that transformed good entrepreneurs into great ones. Go to be inspired!
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November 16, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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@rmarlin-b.bsky.social

Hi cuz!! ❤️
November 16, 2024 at 8:19 AM
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entrepreneurs, #smallbusiness, #solopreneurs and #creators - I think you’ll love my new free newsletter. I sure would appreciate it if you checked it out. Fun, quirky, interesting and smart:

news.planetsmallbusiness.com
Notes To An Entrepreneur
Discover the unexpected, game-changing move that transformed good entrepreneurs into great ones. Go to be inspired!
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November 16, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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#entrepreneurs, #smallbusiness, #solopreneurs and #creators - I think you’ll love my new free newsletter. I sure would appreciate it if you checked it out. Fun, quirky, interesting and smart:

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Thanks!!
Notes To An Entrepreneur
Discover the unexpected, game-changing move that transformed good entrepreneurs into great ones. Go to be inspired!
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November 16, 2024 at 8:14 AM