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Published: March 14, 2016, 8 a.m.

Billee Howard is the Founder & CEO of Brandthropologie, an artist collective that helps place brands at the epicenter of culture and commerce. Billee is also the author of \u201cWe-Commerce\u201d a book designed to help companies and leaders embrace the principles of the collaborative economy in ways that improve their bottom line.

\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\n

Billee pushes herself to a place of discomfort -- innovation is discipline. ONWARD!

\nDaily habit that contributes to success\n

Understand the context of the environment of who you're talking to -- Billee strives to not be overly insular.

\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\n

Billee was forced to leave her industry -- and Billee tells the whole story here.

\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n

"Creativity needs to be a centrality of business -- and view storytelling as a business competency."

\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n

"Reward somebody who deserves to be rewarded before they ask for it." \xa0

\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n

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\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n

I would take the time to deconstruct what went right and what went wrong.

\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\n

Successful business today should be able to embrace ideas no matter where they come from.

\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\n

An individual would push themselves every day.

\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n

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1. Understand that there has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur
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2. Believe in yourself -- you cannot succeed if you don't first fail
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3. Have a niche focus -- don't be all things to all people
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\nHow best to connect with Billee:\n

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• Website: www.brandthropoloie.com
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• Email: billee@brandthropologie.com
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