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"Understand your relationships and your network, and you will know the best path to take." — Sunny Bates

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Kira Stokes ON Innovation

Owner & Celebrity Trainer, Kira Stokes Fitness

Q: If a business has several, viable ways to grow and innovate, how do you pick the best road to take?

A: The fitness industry is interesting, exciting, challenging and dynamic. It is ever-changing and flooded with “trends.” Everyone is always looking for the next big fitness craze. I pride myself on not necessarily doing what is only popular but rather investing time and effort in what works. I research and educate myself on industry trends but am careful to stay true ... READ MORE »

Caryn Effron

Caryn Effron ON Innovation

Founder, GoGirl Finance

Q: If a business has several, viable ways to grow and innovate, how do you pick the best road to take?

A: I never thought of myself as a particularly innovative or creative person. Launching both a brand and a start up continuously challenges me to think outside of the box. I am constantly envisioning ways that might create and sustain engagement for women around the conversation of money. I find it hugely exciting and invigorating to imagine that it is possible ... READ MORE »

Alyssa Rapp

Alyssa Rapp ON Innovation

Founder & CEO, Bottlenotes

Q: If a business has several, viable ways to grow and innovate, how do you pick the best road to take?

A: In terms of which products or services to innovative, the question is one that’s easily answered, in my humble opinion: innovation is almost always the result of finding a solution to a problem (e.g. I feel intimidated by/want to learn more about wine; I need a trusted source of information to “guide” me through the process, like a French tutor ... READ MORE »

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Sara Holoubek ON Innovation

CEO, Luminary Labs

Q: If a business is in a healthy state, how do you know when to innovate?

A: Luminary Labs’ principal focus is to help companies grow, transform and evolve. A wise manager will look to innovate when he or she recognizes that tomorrow will not look like today. If you know that your consumer will change, the competition will change, the economy will change or technology will change, it is time to innovate. Innovation is not just ... READ MORE »

LOREN RIDINGER

Loren Ridinger ON Innovation

Senior Vice President, Market America & Shop.com

Q: If a business has several, viable ways to grow and innovate, how do you pick the best road to take?

A: By figuring out what makes the most sense to you and logic. Options are good but you must do what feels right, makes sense for you and your business and what will benefit you the most.  Talk to people who know more than you and listen. READ MORE »

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Amy Abrams ON Innovation

Co-founder, In Good Company

Q: If a business has several, viable ways to grow and innovate, how do you pick the best road to take?

A: Growing a business can seem like a choose-your-own-adventure exercise from childhood. The emphasis is on the YOUR own adventure. There is no one right way to grow, except for the way that will work best for you and function to meet your needs. When evaluating growth options, it is imperative to consider your personal motivations. Why did you start the ... READ MORE »

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