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Raised and attended schools in Missouri. Traveled and worked across Europe and the Middle East and began working in the publishing industry before the internet was invented; enjoys both worlds. Lives in St. Louis, MO, married, has a great dog named Beau. Entrepreneur at heart, loves to share, invent, is creative, learns and hopes to always be a positive influence on all he touches.
Wayne Bell
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If you want to convince someone to buy from you, first you have to understand the value you’re offering. When you run a business in a creative industry, it might not always be clear how to monetize your work. Whether you’re an independent artist, a freelance creator or any other form of solopreneur, one of the first steps on your road to success is managing to land your first sale — and that can be a tricky endeavor on your own. Having each worked in the culture space for some time, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council know what it takes to run successful businesses in creative industries. Here, they weigh in with words of wisdom for aspiring or current entrepreneurs on how to land that elusive first sale, and what it takes to keep your business going even after you’ve earned your first customer.
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If your employees feel uncertain about how AI will impact their roles, here's how to frame communications to alleviate their concerns. In the last few years, AI has taken off in unexpected ways that have changed the way today's workforce operates. As a result, the fear of automation replacing tasks or entire jobs has become common among employees. However, automation doesn't remove the need for the human touch — and, in fact, can be used to support employees in their day-to-day workflows. Below, Rolling Stone Culture Council members share reassuring messages that can help calm employees navigating these changes. With the right communications, employees can view AI not as a threat but as a tool to advance their careers and embrace new possibilities.
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Let's look at what volunteerism is about, whether in the corporate environment, a health clinic or working with an animal rescue.
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Aug 21, 2023
To understand this electrifying, rich topic, you must know or learn the basics of blockchain technology.
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Let’s look at aspects of traditional but mostly digital publishing—how to succeed with your dreams, ideas and goals while achieving results that reflect your efforts.
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A true commitment to DEI requires more than hiring a diverse group of workers. In recent years, many companies have made public commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. They've taken stock of their workforce, revamped their recruiting and hiring practices and worked to ensure their employees represent a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. While making diverse hires is a good first step, that alone is not enough to show your workforce and the public that diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded in your company's values. Follow the advice of these Rolling Stone Culture Council members to ensure you are putting DEI into practice in every facet of your company culture and operations.
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Really Big Coloring Books® Inc | ColoringBook.com
Company bio
Really Big Coloring Books®, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, MO. A multi-national company providing quality adult and children’s teaching and learning tools, coloring book products for over three decades and publishes music. The company owns more than 1500 coloring book and music related domain names in several countries. A leader in children's publishing and the coloring book industry. The company holds membership in professional and trade organizations including The Missouri Press Association, System for Award Management for the U.S. Govt. (SAM), SAGE, ASI, and PPAI, The International Book Publishers Assoc. (IBPA) and other industry leading groups. The company is a Member of the Library of Congress Copyright Office in book and music publishing.