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As a Teenager, Clinton Sparks Resorted to Street Crime in Order to Survive. Now He’s a Music Producer Who Has Sold Millions of Records With Beyonce, Lil Jon and More. Here’s How He Turned Personal Turmoil Into Triumph.

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As a Teenager, Clinton Sparks Resorted to Street Crime in Order to Survive. Now He’s a Music Producer Who Has Sold Millions of Records With Beyonce, Lil Jon and More. Here’s How He Turned Personal Turmoil Into Triumph.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to success in the music industry, Clinton Sparks shared valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. One of the key takeaways from the interview was the emphasis on relationships and building relationship capital. Clinton Sparks highlighted the significance … Read more

How to Become the Ritz-Carlton of Your Industry in 7 (Difficult) Steps

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How to Become the Ritz-Carlton of Your Industry in 7 (Difficult) Steps

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nearly every day, I’ll field a request at my customer service consulting and training practice from a business that “wants to become the Ritz-Carlton of their own industry.” They’re looking to be transformed into: The Ritz-Carlton of law firms The Ritz-Carlton of retail banking The Ritz-Carlton of … Read more

Why Vertical Integration Allows Leaders to Actually Control Their Data

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Why Vertical Integration Allows Leaders to Actually Control Their Data

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The parable of “The Blind Men and The Elephant” tells the story of six blind men who come across an elephant for the first time. They each examine a different part of the elephant. The trunk. The ears. The tusks… You get the gist. Consequently, each person … Read more

How to Make High-Priced Products Accessible to Working-Class Families

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How to Make High-Priced Products Accessible to Working-Class Families

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are times when products are inherently expensive. Homes are a classic example. So are vehicles. In those cases, the constant human needs for shelter and transportation have created natural solutions in the form of mortgages and auto loans. But what about companies outside of staple product … Read more