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Recent Running a Business Videos

Too Sexy? 'No VC Wanted to Touch Me With a Barge Pole' 

Cindy Gallop, founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, explains how every obstacle she encounters only proves why she must launch her "real-world" sex sites.  Watch video

How to Effectively Handle Legal Action 

Advice on how best to deal with lawsuits from Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Fashion Week: How Rebecca Minkoff Traversed the Recession 

A shrinking luxury market didn't stop designer Rebecca Minkoff from growing 498% in the past three years. The company ranks No. 706 on the Inc. 5000.  Watch video

How to Get Loyal Clients 

Megan Duckett, founder of Sew What, talks about how she keeps high-profile clients coming back for more.  Watch video

Test Retail Ideas Before You Sign a Lease 

Try out store concepts before you commit. Advice from Naveen Jain, founder and CEO of inome, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

When Skill Meets Opportunity 

Megan Duckett, founder of Sew What, talks about how she went from electrical roadie to custom drapery manufacturer.  Watch video

Never Stop Questioning Your Strategy 

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says a leader should never have more than three priorities. Here's why.  Watch video

When Joe Bastianich Bet It All on Babbo 

Restaurateur Joe Bastianich and his business partner, chef Mario Batali, took on a massive debt before their first restaurant together--they now have 23--too...  Watch video

You Don't Have to Have All the Answers 

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says leadership is much more than just answering questions.  Watch video

What's the Difference Between Goals & Priorities? 

Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, talks about adding real value to your company via a clear vision.  Watch video

Behind the Scenes With Carol's Daughter 

Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price talks about the learning process behind some of her beauty company's biggest deals.  Watch video

Dealing With the Oprah Effect 

Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price talks about handling the massive influx of customers after Oprah Winfrey featured the beauty brand on her famous talk show.  Watch video

'That's a Terrible Idea...You Will Fail' 

When Josh Linkner, now CEO of Detroit Venture Partners, sought $1,000 to start his first business, he learned a lesson he will never forget.  Watch video

Create Change, Embrace Crisis & Lead with Passion 

Former NYPD Police Commissioner William Bratton talks about what you have to do to really make an impact as a leader.  Watch video

How to Face the Impossible (& Overcome) 

William Bratton talks about how he faced a high-crime New York City in the 1990's and how he led the NYPD to a remarkable recovery.  Watch video

Does Your Product Make a Real Impact? 

Serial entrepreneur & movie-maker Ted Leonsis discusses why he wants to make movies that are more than just movies.  Watch video

What to Consider Before You Take a Meeting 

Meeting planning advice from John Berkowitz, co-founder of Yodle, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Lack of Collaboration Equals Failure 

Former L.A. Police chief William Bratton talks about what you can learn about business from a few instances of failure.  Watch video

Rules for Being a Better Collaborator 

Former L.A. Police chief William Bratton talks about the universal elements of working with a large team.  Watch video

'How I Became an Entrepreneur' 

Ted Leonsis, founder of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, talks about how he was enchanted with the start-up world at a young age.  Watch video

Accountability Drives Results 

Former L.A. Police chief William Bratton talks about why your company will instantly be more effective once you hold it accountable for results.  Watch video

How Jules Kroll Ignored Naysayers & Started a Rating Agency 

When credit rating agencies came under fire for their role in the 2008 financial crisis, Jules Kroll, the corporate-investigations pioneer, saw a business op...  Watch video

How to Pitch the Media 

Public relations advice from Thrillist co-founder Adam Rich and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Why You Need to Scale Fast 

Naked Pizza founder Robbie Vitrano talks about why it's important to launch a business and scale it rapidly. (Hint: It's not what you think.)  Watch video

How I Built a Resilient Company 

Robbie Vitrano, co-founder of Naked Pizza and founder of incubator Idea Village, says a clear social mission is essential for growth.  Watch video

Want to Succeed? Look Beyond the Numbers 

Social entrepreneur Robbie Vitrano talks about why he supports start-ups that go beyond business, and help the community.  Watch video

How Do You Fit into the Marketplace? 

Naked Pizza founder Robbie Vitrano says today's marketplace demands profitability and responsible behavior from businesses.  Watch video

Start-up Founders: Anatomy of a Good Team 

Dan Ratner, co-founder of Sittercity, talks about the individual strengths he and co-founder Genevieve Thiers bring to their business.  Watch video

Are Women Still Hitting a Glass Ceiling? 

Entrepreneur Dawn Halfaker compares the gender divisions of the battlefield to those in business world.  Watch video

Start-up Founders: Learn to Enjoy the Little Moments 

Dan Ratner, co-founder of Sittercity, talks about one of the most rewarding moments of his career.  Watch video