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Customer-Driven Disruption: Five Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 327min

Businesses worry about new technologies, but customers are the ultimate disruptors - Suman Sarkar offers bold strategies for making sure you understand your customers and keep up with their ever-changing needs. Disruption - the brutal roiling of markets, the decline of long-established brands and products, and the rise of new upstarts - drives business failure and success. Most people think technology causes disruption, but technology merely enables it. Changing customer needs cause disruptions, and too many businesses get caught unaware. Suman Sarkar offers proven strategies that will enable any business to stay radically close to its customers and address their evolving needs. He argues that businesses need to focus on existing customers first - research shows they’re likely to spend more and are more profitable than new customers. Personalization is becoming important for the newer generations in both developed and developing markets, so Sarkar describes approaches to make them cost-effective. In our era of instant gratification, customers want what they want now - Sarkar explains how you can develop and deliver products and services faster than ever. And since a few bad Yelp reviews, social media posts, or angry tweets from customers can ruin you, Sarkar shows how to proactively make sure the quality of your products and services stays better than that of your competitors. The key to survival in this era of changing customer needs is to focus on and address them quickly so customers don’t switch to the competition. Drawing on his experiences with leading companies worldwide, Sarkar offers five strategies and techniques that will keep you ahead of the curve. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tristan Wright. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/158589/bk_acx0_158589_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Google Archipelago: The Digital Gulag and the Simulation of Freedom , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 296min

Google Archipelago: The Digital Gulag and the Simulation of Freedom explores the reach, penetration, power, and impact of Big Digital or the mega-information managers, social media platforms, Artificial Intelligence developers, providers of other web applications and functionalities, and the architects and proponents of the promised Internet of Things. Alphabet (Google, YouTube, etc.) Facebook and Instagram, Twitter, Yelp, and LinkedIn, as well as their many subsidiaries and competitors, comprise a digital collective Big Digital whose domain is global and whose ideological and functional power represents a force unlike any other in history.Big Digital, a non-governmental constellation of digital technology corporations, now presides over public and private life to such an extent that it rivals, if not surpassing, the governmental reach and penetration of many national governments, combined. Big Digital represents a new private form of government, or a governmentality, the means by which populations are governed, and the technologies that enable that governance. But the constraints of the political field superintended by Big Digital include more than censorship and bias. Constraints are structurally determined by the technology.The primary means behind Big Digital's governmental functions is ideology. And the ideology of Big Digital is decidedly leftist. I call Big Digital's ideology corporate leftism, or to borrow from and redefine a phrase coined by George Gilder, "Google Marxism". Corporate leftism comprises the set of values and beliefs now lodged within a growing number of US and other corporations. Corporate leftism informs the policies, politics, and procedures of Big Digital.But corporate leftism is also disseminated well beyond the work cultures of Big Digital's corporate headquarters and regional sites. Corporate leftism is not a subsidiary feature or incidental aspect of Big Digital. Leftism is coded into the very DNA of B ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Williams. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/173234/bk_acx0_173234_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Vanishing American Corporation: Navigating the Hazards of a New Economy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 378min

It may be hard to believe in an era of Walmart, Citizens United, and the Koch brothers, but corporations are on the decline. The number of American companies listed on the stock market dropped by half between 1996 and 2012. In recent years we've seen some of the most storied corporations go bankrupt (General Motors, Chrysler, Eastman Kodak) or disappear entirely (Bethlehem Steel, Lehman Brothers, Borders). Gerald Davis argues this is a root cause of the income inequality and social instability we face today. Corporations were once an integral part of building the middle class. He points out that in their heyday, they offered millions of people lifetime employment, stable career paths, health insurance, and retirement pensions. They were like small, private welfare states. The businesses that are replacing them will not fill the same role. For one thing, they employ far fewer people - the combined global workforces of Facebook, Yelp, Zynga, LinkedIn, Zillow, Tableau, Zulily, and Box are smaller than the number of people who lost their jobs when Circuit City was liquidated in 2009. And in the "sharing economy", companies have no obligation to most of the people who work for them - at the end of 2014 Uber had over 160,000 "driver-partners" in the United States but recognized only about 2,000 people as actual employees. Davis tracks the rise of the large American corporation and the economic, social, and technological developments that have led to its decline. The future could see either increasing economic polarization, as careers turn into jobs and jobs turn into tasks, or a more democratic economy built from the grass roots. It's up to us. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeff Hoyt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/055846/bk_acx0_055846_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Trust: Creating the Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 324min

Entrepreneurial ventures often fail in the developing world because of the lack of something taken for granted in the developed world: trust. Over centuries the developed world has built up customs and institutions like enforceable contracts. An impartial legal system, credible regulatory bodies, even unofficial but respected sources of information like Yelp or Consumer Reports have created a high level of what scholar and entrepreneur Tarun Khanna calls “ambient trust”. If a product is FDA-approved, we feel confident it's safe. If someone makes an untrue claim or breaks an agreement, we can sue. Police don't demand bribes to do their jobs. Certainly, there are exceptions, but when brought to light they provoke a scandal, not a shrug. This is not the case in the developing world. But rather than become casualties of mistrust, Khanna shows that smart entrepreneurs adopt the mindset that, like it or not, it's up to them to weave their own independent web of trust - with their employees, their partners, their clients, their customers, and with society as a whole. This can certainly be challenging and requires innovative approaches in places where the level of societal mistrust is so high that, as in one example Khanna provides, an official certification of quality simply arouses suspicion - and lowers sales! Using vivid examples from Brazil, China, India, Mexico, and elsewhere, Khanna shows how entrepreneurs can build on existing customs and practices instead of trying to push against them. He highlights the role new technologies can play (but cautions that these are not panaceas) and explains how entrepreneurs can find dependable partners in national and local governments to create impact at scale. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James Gillies. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/118696/bk_acx0_118696_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Creator's Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 412min

Based on in-depth interviews with more than 200 leading entrepreneurs, a business executive and senior fellow at Harvard's Center for Public Leadership identifies the six essential disciplines needed to transform your ideas into real-world successes, whether you're an innovative manager or an aspiring entrepreneur. How do some people turn ideas into enterprises that endure? Startup founders and business leaders young and old are taking advantage of the new, fast-paced, interconnected world and turning small notions into big business. But why do some people succeed when so many others fail? Now, Amy Wilkinson is the first to develop a comprehensive theory that explains how these new iconoclasts gain traction to achieve lasting results. Wilkinson conducted rigorous, lengthy interviews with today's most dynamic entrepreneurs including the founders of eBay, AirBnB, Yelp, LinkedIn, Chipotle, Spanx, Zipcar, Jetblue, PayPal, Gilt Groupe, and Revolution Foods, among others. The Creator's Code shows how these entrepreneurial creators built their companies. It delves into the belief of Elon Musk, founder of Tesla Motors, SpaceX, and Solar City, that "people are too self-limiting", reveals how AirBnB founder Joe Gebbia overcame obstacles to reach what he calls "Ramen Profitability", explains Stella & Dot founder Jessica Herrin's dictum that "there are no jobs on the unicorn farm", and shows how "Maryland's sweatiest football player", Kevin Plank, turned his somewhat comical problem into Under Armour, a $2 billion global sports brand. The men and women you'll meet in this audiobook prove that entrepreneurship is accessible to everyone, and that by practicing six disciplines you can produce unexpected, creative, and wildly meaningful results. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Cassandra Campbell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/006976/bk_sans_006976_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Magic Pencil!: A Fun Story About Imagination and Adventure: Fun Time Series for Early Readers , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 23min

Noah is a normal six-year-old boy living a very normal life. Little does he know that today everything will change!One day, Noah comes home from school to see that his Uncle Eric is in town. Noah doesn't have many friends, so he loves to have company. Uncle Eric is a magician and traveler. Some have labeled him as "mad as a box of lunatic frogs". Noah doesn't care though. He loves his uncle and the wacky and adventurous stories he shares.Uncle Eric gives Noah a gift from his adventures in Japan. It's a magic pencil he acquired in an underwater volleyball match with a mermaid named Carl.“It’s not just any pencil, of course. It’s a magic pencil! That fantastic little utensil has been in the Carl family for millions of years. And you’re such a gifted artist already I knew it had to come to you. You’ll be amazed at what happens when you start drawing with this little beauty,” says Uncle Eric.What will Noah draw first?Noah is not very impressed with the pencil. At first, it seems like a normal pencil in his normal life. Things will never be normal again!Noah draws a pirate ship with lots of pirates on board. To his disbelief, the pirate ship sails right off the page. He can't believe his eyes.When Noah excitedly goes to tell his Uncle Eric what happened, he hears a yelp from upstairs. When he reaches the door, he sees the pirates pulling Burt (Noah's snow-white Highland Terrier) into the picture. The pirates have kidnapped Burt! What will Noah do?How will Noah use his magic pencil, and what will he draw next? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Wes Super. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/106926/bk_acx0_106926_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Home Service Millionaire: How I Went from $50,000 in Debt to a $30 Million+ Business in Seven Years , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 263min

Tommy Mello took his single garage door service business with $50K in debt to over $30 million in seven years. He’s been showing home service business owners how to do it ever since.In 2010, Tommy Mello became the sole owner/operator of a single garage door service business with $50,000 in debt. Today, A1Garage generates over $30 million in annual revenue, with over 250 employees in 12 states. He shows home service business owners how he did it, and they, too, can in Home Service Millionaire.If you’re like most home service business owners, you are probably just scraping by. You can’t grow your business because there aren’t any more hours in a day. This book will change all that by showing you what highly successful home service entrepreneurs do to make more money and work less!In Home Service Millionaire, you’ll learn the time-saving techniques, money-making strategies, and proven framework for growing your own highly successful home service business, including how to:Market effectively on a shoestring budgetRank number one on Google, Yelp, Amazon, and HomeAdvisorIncrease your booking rate by 90 percent in 90 daysFind, hire, and manage superstar employees to become a performance powerhouseThink like a millionaire when it comes to your focus, attitude, and prioritiesGet your technicians selling for youTake the pulse of your business health - quickly and easilyHome service is a $400 billion-dollar industry with mammoth players, such as Amazon, Google, and Bing. If the big boys are there, you know there is money to be made. You, too, can do very well as a local provider. Home Service Millionaire will show you how to become hugely successful without sacrificing family time.The need for home service never goes away. Every home at some point requires maintenance. Over time, things break or wear out. Roofs need repairing, walls need painting, ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tommy Mello. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/159830/bk_acx0_159830_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Emmett Miller: An Obscure Minstrel Yodeler Who Changed Music Forever , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 41min

One of the strangest, most obscure, and intriguing stories from the last century of popular music is that of Emmett Miller. He helped define the popular music of the last 75 years, and for the most part, today he is all but forgotten. Emmett Miller left many legacies which influenced the American musical landscape for generations. Certainly his singing style - the odd nasal pitch tone, along with the breaking of lines and bars in a song to a high yodel-like yelp - has been imitated by scores of singers since Miller first waxed his signature style to record in 1924. Jimmie Rodgers, Gene Autry, Lefty Fritzell, the Rhythm Wreckers, Bob Wills, Woody Guthrie, Howlin' Wolf, and Bob Dylan all have been influenced by Miller's one-of-a-kind vocal abilities. Of equal importance was Miller's visionary fusion of blues and jazz, country and swing, black and white, comedy and crooning.Whether he knew what he was doing at the time or not, Miller almost single-handedly tore down the strict boundaries of musical ideas of the era. Here was a young, white, Christian man from the south, singing hot-jazz and black music in the north. Performing as a blackface with some of the most influential jazz musicians of all time (Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Eddie Lang, Jack Teagarden, and more). He created an entirely new style of country: pop. Country which swung. Country that was equally parts white and black, urban and rural. Country that was slurred through whiskey, girls, the road, and came out as the earliest forms of beatnik jive. Listening to Miller's music today, one can hear the startling sound of a man perfectly in sync with the present: he's influenced by the past, while he anticipated what was coming just around the bend. For fans of music history, musicology, americana, country music, hillbilly, minstrelsy and vaudeville. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jack Norton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/168670/bk_acx0_168670_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Trip Hacks DC Guide to Washington DC: Washington DC Trip Planning & Travel Guide , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 86min

You’re thinking of coming to Washington, DC. Excellent choice! Buy this book if you’re a modern traveler and want insider tips and travel hacks to help plan your trip. This book is not your grandfather’s travel guide. It’s not even designed to replace those dusty old books. Honestly, the value of traditional travel guides for today’s traveler is debatable. In the pre-smartphone days, travel books gave you colorful fold-out maps, big directories with phone numbers for hotels and restaurants so that you could keep all this vital information at your fingertips. Today there is Citymapper, TripAdvisor and Yelp all just a tap away. You can Google search to find the phone number for any business and have them on the phone in seconds. Why lug around travel directories when everything you need is already inside your smartphone? Trip Hacks DC is all about tips and travel hacks. That’s why we started the company. We wrote this book with the modern traveler in mind. The content that follows is curated to focus on the things we think are most important for planning and enjoying your trip. We cut out all the fluff and the long lists. We cut out the maps, because you can use Google Maps or Citymapper once you’re here. We are not the tourism board and are not trying to sell you on the city. You are considering this book because you want to come to Washington well-informed and equipped with insider guidance. We are excited to share the honest realities of what it’s like to visit Washington, DC. This book is one of many resources we have out there. If you finish this book and still want more, Trip Hacks DC has a plethora of additional resources to help you go deeper on any of the topics discussed in this book. Enjoy your trip! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rob Pitingolo. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/188072/bk_acx0_188072_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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