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10 Simple Steps to Build a

Dave KerpenCEO, Likeable LocalCofounder & Chairman, Likeable Media

$5 MILLION BUSINESS

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In the past 7 years, we’ve built 2 significant businesses.

Here’s how we did it:

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1. Find Trustworthy Partners

Whether it’s a close friend or family member,

partner with people you can trust.

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2. Create a strategy & focus

Use Verne Harnish’s 1-page strategic plan or another method that allows you to focus.

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3. Say no to what’s off focus

By saying no to what’s off focus,

you’ll have more opportunity to grow.

Even if it means firing your own customers.

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4. Find Peer Support

Join an organization such as EO, YEC, YPO, Vistage, or BNI

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5. Form a board of advisors

Coordinate a group of trusted mentors to counsel you on key issues.

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6. Hire Slow. Fire Fast.

The sooner you part ways with people who aren’t a fit, the better.

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7. Build great values and culture

Take time to build a place where people want to spend their time.

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8. Build your brand

Use social media to make your company bigger than it really is.

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9. Ask for referrals

The best form of marketing is your current customers.

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10. It’s the people, stupid

The single most important factor in your success is your people.

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CONTACTDave Kerpen

EMAILDave@likeable.com

TWITTER@davekerpen

PHONE212-359-4355

THANK YOU

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