Zack O’Malley Greenburg is the Author of Michael Jackson, Inc, released by Simon and Schuster in June. He is also a senior editor at Forbes, where he covers the business of music and has investigated topics from Justin Bieber’s career as a venture capitalist to the Wu Tang Clan’s secret album.
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- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- ‘Do… there is no try.’ – Yoda
Business Failure
- Zack’s dream was to be a major league general manager. His dreams were crushed, but not from lack of trying…
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Zack saw the power of filling a void out in the marketplace that had been ignored far way too long. Besides the obvious, what do Jay Z, 50-Cent, and P-Diddy all have in common?
Current Business
- Zack reveals his tips to breaking into the world of writing, journalism, and reporting.
Small Business Resource
- PollStar: A concert venue database. The who’s who of concert venue information.
Best Business Book
- Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt
- Michael Jackson, Inc. by Zack O’Malley Greenburg
Interview Links
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
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