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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Herd, the 43-year-old founder and CEO of Manager Method in Atlanta. It has been edited for length and clarity. Before starting my own ...

No beating around the bush here. Entrepreneurship is a cutthroat realm where the bold thrive. You’ll fade into oblivion if you’re not unabashedly showcasing your unique capabilities, hollering about ...