After being involved in Berkeley's Free Speech Movement, Jann Wenner wanted to start a publication to capture the exploding counterculture scene of the 1960s. The result was Rolling Stone, a gritty music magazine that – for 50 years — has left an indelible mark on rock music and journalism. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," how Cleveland resident ... Show More
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Room & Board: John Gabbert. A Broken Deal, a Family Rift, and the Birth of a Furniture Giant
John Gabbert built a massive furniture brand. But in order to do it, he had to defy his family. John grew up working at his dad’s furniture store in the suburbs of Minneapolis. It sold classic, American-made furniture, with flowery prints and curved legs. But in 1972, John took a ... Show More
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Sep 2022
Rolling Stone’s Jann Wenner on Cultivating Creative Talent
Rolling Stone launched in 1967 with a mission to not only redefine music journalism but also chronicle important societal changes. Under the leadership of founding editor and publisher Jann Wenner, it published work from some of the 20th century’s greatest writers, reporters, des ... Show More
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Make it epic, w/will.i.am
<p>What can entrepreneurs learn from a genre-crossing, multi-platinum musician? How to take a big opportunity — and leverage it into something epic. From his earliest days as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am learned from mentors how to not only identify big opp ... Show More
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Sep 2022
Best of Business Wars Daily | An Unfinished Song | 6
<p>While music streaming platforms have exploded, many critics argue the status quo isn't working for artists. We're taking a deep dive into the music industry, exploring the relationship between artists, labels, fans and the internet. On this episode, we're joined by music journ ... Show More
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<p>In this special episode, Leslie Samuel interviews Michael Stelzner to share behind-the-scenes details about an event 10 years in the making— Social Media Marketing World.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a href="https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com ... Show More
<p>Wondering how to easily write marketing content? Looking for a step-by-step model? To discover how to create written content that helps businesses, I interview Ann Handley.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Guest</strong>:<strong> </strong><a href="https://annhandley.com ... Show More
