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Nov 13
47m 28s

Advice Line with Chet Pipkin of Belkin I...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Chet Pipkin, former CEO and founder of the electronic goods company Belkin International, joins Guy on the Advice Line to answer questions from three early-stage entrepreneurs. Plus, Chet and Guy drill into why solving problems for consumers is the key to success. First, we hear from Daniel in Toronto, who’s wondering how to educate customers about his comp ... Show More
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