Are you an entrepreneur and want advice from an expert? You will find many in this episode of the Hype Happy Hour. This time our host Michael F. Schein interviewed Gary Kusin, a mentor, investor, entrepreneur, business advisor and co-founder of Babbage’s, operating as GameStop (NYSE: GME), and Laura Mercier Cosmetics. He is the author of the forthcoming book Always Learning: Lessons on Leveling Up from GameStop to Laura Mercier and Beyond [April 2024].

He today advises an array of public and private companies, large and small, on strategy, management and growth issues. In addition, Kusin continues his full schedule of mentoring and has mentored well over 1000 individuals during the course of his career.

The main topics covered in this episode include:

• The importance of testing in entrepreneurship.
• Why you should rely on data for making business decisions.
• How a problem solved can become a business idea.

You can find Gary’s book Always Learning at www.garykusin.com

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You're in for a treat with this episode of the Hype Happy Hour. Join us for an engaging conversation with Liz Ziemska, a versatile writer, editor, storyteller, bookseller, former agent, and the author of the captivating novella,, MANDELBROT THE MAGNIFICENT.

Key topics covered in this episode include:

• The intersection of the commercial and the creative
• Why it's essential to read what you enjoy, rather than what's deemed “good.”
• The power of saying “yes”

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

The Hype Handbook

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Donya Dickerson has edited numerous award-winning and bestselling business titles for McGraw Hill. She now works as a literary agent, focusing on nonfiction in the categories of business, personal development, self-help, pop culture, science, technology, history, and parenting.

Most important of all (of course!), she edited The Hype Handbook by our host Michael F. Schein.

Key topics in this episode include:

• The critical role of agents in bringing books to market
• Strategies for effectively approaching agents and editors for better results
• Advice for writing business books that build your career

You can contact Donya through: https://www.aevitascreative.com/agent/donya-dickerson

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