Classic 19: Billionaire Reid Hoffman Lessons Learned
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The Power of Distribution Over Product Quality
This chapter examines the balance between distribution and product quality in the context of internet personalities and their sales successes. It discusses the impact of brand goodwill on business longevity, contrasting it with brick-and-mortar strategies, using examples like Starbucks to illustrate effective brand presence.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- 01:06 - What is the secret to the success of Silicon Valley?
- 03:40 - How to manage a company that is growing at 2.5% – per day!
- 19:54 - How to use your network to find new job opportunities.
- 26:11 - Why financing and distribution is just as important as the product you are selling.
- 40:17 - Ask The Investor’s Podcast: How do I value fast growing unlisted companies?
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