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    From Meaning to Market: Business Legends Decoded

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    12 déc. 2025
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    Nia and Eli decode insights from Guy Kawasaki, Jack Welch, Peter Drucker, and other business legends, revealing how to build meaningful companies that scale from startup to success through validated customer development and strategic leadership.

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    “

    Business isn't just about having a great idea; it's about moving from 'How can I be successful?' to 'How can I help others be successful?' When you make the success of your customers, employees, and collaborators your primary goal, sustainable profit becomes a natural byproduct.

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    Opening & Welcome

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    Topic Introduction & Source Material Setup

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    From Meaning to Market: The Foundation of Business Success

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    The Art of Validation: Testing Ideas Before Building Dreams

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    Building the Right Foundation: People, Processes, and Positioning

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    From Heroics to Systems: The Scaling Challenge

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    Leadership as Development: Growing Others to Grow the Business

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    The Uncomfortable Truth About Performance and Accountability

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    Strategic Thinking: Creating Value for Everyone

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    The Psychology of Value and Customer Connection

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    Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage

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    The Integration Challenge: Making It All Work Together

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    Practical Applications & Listener Takeaways

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