[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Bryan Elliott sits down with Norm Pattiz, founder of of radio network Westwood One and podcast network PodcastOne (one of the largest podcast networks in the world, boasting 1.5 billion annual downloads). During the interview, Pattiz explains why podcast listeners are a better audience …

[ad_1] The following excerpt is from the staff of Entrepreneur Media’s book Start Your Own Travel Hosting Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound Airbnb is successful because it’s built a loyal and global online community that’s comprises trav­elers and hosts. Whenever someone sets up an Airbnb account and plans to …

[ad_1] New eras call for new ways of thinking about leadership, and 2017 is ushering in real change in the business world. Boston Consulting Group recently published an ebook, Transformation: Delivering and Sustaining Breakthrough Performance. The book argues that companies must operate in a state of “always-on transformation,” ready to shift tactics …

[ad_1] One of the greatest battles waged by managers each day is trying to boost the productivity of their employees. Whether it’s because of a lack of motivation or engagement, procrastination and inefficiency can often get the best of employees. According to research by Microsoft, people in the United States …

[ad_1] Smart brands know that customers are the lifeblood of their business. Customers, in fact, are the core reason you can open up shop (whether that means online or brick and mortar) every day and generate a  profit. Related: 3 Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty But while convincing first-time customers to …

[ad_1] Living on a fixed income poses a significant challenge for many retirees. Unless you’re willing to work part-time in retirement, once you leave your career behind, your options for generating extra cash will be limited at best. That’s why it’s critical to stretch your existing budget to the greatest …

[ad_1] Facebook is the unrivaled king of social media advertising. How could it not be? In terms of features, insights and targeting, it is unparalleled in the online world, making it the ideal platform to advertise your brand’s products and services. However, its greatness comes at a cost. For the average …

[ad_1] Entrepreneur Network partner Greg Rollett is often asked whether it’s important to create a personal brand for your business. His answer? Only if you want to get paid. Look at the difference between Tony Robbins and other life coaches. Robbins runs a billion-dollar company, while other coaches struggle to …

[ad_1] What does the first day at a new job look like for a remote employee? Work attire: likely comfy clothes. Start time: flexible, perhaps with a “welcome to the team” conference call at 9 a.m. First assignment: Start getting familiar with new-hire training tools. There’s not a lot of oversight …

[ad_1] The other day I read an interesting book called Entrepreneurial DNA, by Joe Abraham, the founder of BOSI Global, an operating partner to venture-backed and owner-operated companies. The book is based on Joe’s study of over 1,000 entrepreneurs. The research confirmed the discovery that all entrepreneurs are not all …