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Feb 2021
10m 55s

MBA1724 How Much Power Do Your Customers...

Omar Zenhom
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The customer isn't always right. It's a lesson entrepreneurs have to learn early. For small businesses and independents, autonomy is everything. That's why it's crucial not to let customers dictate all your decisions. 
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