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How to Build a Billion Dollar Business

Introduction

Introduction

What's Happening to the Middle Class

The Future Middle Class Economy

What's Happening to Middle Managers

The Reinvention of Work

The American Advantage: Permission to Fail

What Students Today Need to Know

What All Companies Need to Know Today

What Older Managers Need to Know

Why This is The Best Time Ever to Build a Billion Dollar Business

STEP 1 - Get Ready to Build a Billion Dollar Business

Getting in Shape

Be Curious

Being Open Minded

Keep a Notebook

Daily Information Input

Find a Mentor

Pick a Complementary Partner

Step 2 - Solve a Billion Dollar Problem

Overview

Start With a Noble Cause

The Billion Dollar Solution

Repositioning Mountain Dew

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Step 3 - Build a Customer Plan

Build a Customer Plan

Step 4 - Proof of Concept

Proof of Concept

Step 5 - Raising Capital

Raising Capital

Step 6 - Hire Experienced Talent

Hire Experienced Talent

Step 7 - Attract An A Level Board

Attract An A Level Board

Step 8 - Get to Cash Flow Positive

Get to Cash Flow Positive

Step 9 - Expand to New Channels

Expand to New Channels

Step 10 - Monetize the Business

Monetize the Business