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Building An Iconic Business | A Conversation With Entrepreneur And Author, Richard Thalheimer | Tech Done Different With Ted Harrington

Episode Summary

Entrepreneurial legend, Richard Thalheimer, joins Tech Done Different to teach us the many things he learned by starting and growing The Sharper Image.

Episode Notes

Entrepreneurial legend, Richard Thalheimer, joins Tech Done Different to teach us the many things he learned by starting and growing The Sharper Image.

You'll learn:

• how to adapt to disruptive technology
• why it's common for people to say No (hint: it's safe)
• why to execute "management by opportunity"
• why you should talk about your idea to everyone you meet (and why withholding it actually holds you back)
• what to look for in people you hire, and how to make room for them to grow
• why to disregard formal training and prioritize on the ground training
• why to be nice

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Guest
Richard Thalheimer
Founder and Former CEO of The Sharper Image [@richard_solo]
On LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/richard-thalheimer-6b481a213

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Host
Ted Harrington
On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/ted-harrington

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This Episode’s Sponsors

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Resources

Learn more about Richard at https://www.richardthalheimer.com/

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