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  The Platform Paradox - How...

  Mauro F. Guillén

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  Digital platforms are changing the rules of competition in the global economy. Until recently, it took Fortune 500 companies an average of 20 years to reach billion-dollar market valuations. Successful platforms now reach that milestone in an average of four years.In The Platform Paradox: How Digital Businesses Succeed in an Ever-Changing Global Marketplace, Wharton professor Mauro F. Guillén highlights a key incongruity in this new world. Most platforms considered to be successful have triumphed in only some, rather than all, parts of the world. There are very few truly global digital platforms.In more than three decades of studying multinational firms, Guillén has found they often misunderstand key aspects of what it takes to succeed globally, from culture and institutions to local competitive dynamics and pursuing markets in a logical sequence. Seeing multibillion-dollar companies like Amazon flounder in certain markets has led Guillén to research what it takes to create a successful global strategy.In The Platform Paradox, Guillén details: How the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digitization and forced companies like Airbnb to pivot and adapt; How platforms like Tinder and Uber have used local advantages to grow rapidly in different countries; How traditional companies have transformed themselves into digital platforms, like Legoundertaking a digital revolution to emerge from bankruptcy and become the "Apple of toys"; and The possibilities and limits to global expansion, as illustrated by companies like Zoom and Skype. In The Platform Paradox, Guillén offers an integrated framework for these platforms to identify and implement a digital platform strategy on a truly global scale.

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  The Bucket Plan® - Protecting...

  Jason L Smith

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  Worry less. Plan more.
  
  Do you want a secure retirement, free from worry, stress, and confusion? The Bucket Plan® is a must-read book for anyone serious about creating a practical and sensible financial plan for his or her retirement years.  The financial planning process outlined in this book is based on a three-bucket philosophy of strategically positioning assets to plan for and mitigate the risks and dangers that can occur in retirement. 
  
  Readers will learn:
  
  •	The three biggest dangers for your financial future and how The Bucket Plan helps protect from them
  •	A formula for calculating whether you will have an income deficit and, if so, how much money is needed to prevent it
  •	A surefire way to avoid taking on too much investment risk on money you may need in the near future
  •	Much, much more
  
  When readers strategically allocate their money using Jason Smith’s three-bucket philosophy, they can create a plan that mitigates risk and offers an opportunity for growth into the future, allowing them to feel more secure about retirement.

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  Becoming an Airbnb Superhost:...

  AHMED MUSA

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  Becoming an Airbnb Superhost: The Secrets to Success. A GOOD BOOK FOR ALL LISTENERS.

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  Spotify Profits 20 - Music...

  Chris Greenwood

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  Spotify has changed the way we listen to and share music in a dynamic, profound and irreversible way. Fans across the world can access songs, albums and entire back catalogs at the click of a button, and the artists behind the music get paid for every one of those streams. 
  Isn’t that incredible? Music labels are no longer a necessity. The power is in the creators’ hands more than ever before. 
  But it isn’t just a case of releasing a song onto Spotify and hoping for the best. With over 60,000 new songs being uploaded to Spotify each day, the main question for the contemporary musician is now this: 
  How do you get your music heard in such a crowded marketplace?  
  Enter Chris Greenwood, a.k.a. the award-winning Canadian rock artist Manafest. 
  With a million monthly Spotify listeners and 130 million streams, Chris knows how to harness the power of this incredible music sharing platform. He understands how to trigger the algorithm, how to pitch and get added to editorial playlists, and how to co-create with other artists to enhance your profile and your reach. He’s a virtuoso of marketing and promotion, and his Waterfall Release Strategy (shared in detail in the book) has been one of the keys to his own phenomenal success on Spotify. 
  But mostly, Chris knows how to reach people. And in this era, if you want to be both a financially lucrative andcreatively fulfilled musician, you need to build a fanbase and keep it growing. That’s how you get streams, and that’s how you make a profit on Spotify. 
  This book is the result of over a decade of careful research, thoughtful experimentation, and ultimately the mastering of Spotify. 
  Chris’ career has grown in tandem with rise of Spotify, and there is no better, more inspiring, or more direct guide for your journey into the new singles economy than this. 

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  Denied! Your VA Disability Claim...

  Rob Hudson

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  A Veteran’s Guide to Fighting Back After a VA Claim Denial 
  If you are a veteran who has had your VA disability claim denied, you know how frustrating it feels. You served your country with honor. You should not have to fight so hard for the benefits you earned. This audiobook is here to guide you through the process in plain, simple language that is easy to understand and follow. 
  Understand Why Claims Are Denied 
  Many claims are turned down because of missing records, not enough medical proof, or mistakes in the paperwork. In this audiobook, you will learn the most common reasons the VA says no. Once you know what went wrong, you can fix it and move forward. 
  Clear Steps to Take After a Denial 
  A denial is not the end. You have choices. You will learn about filing an appeal, asking for a higher-level review, and sending in new evidence. Each option is explained step by step so you can pick the one that works best for you. 
  How to Build Strong Evidence 
  Winning your appeal often comes down to the proof you give. This audiobook shows you how to collect medical records, service documents, and witness statements that clearly link your disability to your military service. 
  Get the Right Help 
  Sometimes you need a trained professional to stand by your side. You will learn how to work with VA-accredited representatives, Veterans Service Organizations, and lawyers who focus on VA claims. 
  Stay Strong During the Process 
  Fighting for your benefits can be hard on your mind and body. This audiobook reminds you to care for yourself, keep in touch with people who support you, and focus on the goal of getting the benefits you deserve. 
  With easy steps, real solutions, and a message of hope, this audiobook is the guide every veteran needs after a denial. You stood up for your country. Now let this guide help you stand up for yourself.

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  Advanced Scrum Case Studies Vol...

  Frederik Mark Fowler

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  You are an Agile Coach and your client has asked you a question.  He is an engineering manager and the company has just announced a "work from home" policy.   Developers may now work from home instead of coming to the office. 
  The Engineering Manager has asked you if there are any "Agile Metrics" he can use to make sure his developers stay busy and are not being lazy.  He is investigating software to record when people log in and log out, and count their keystrokes in between. 
  What should you tell him to do? 
  This case and the others in the series come from the real-world experiences of a group of Scrum professionals who meet regularly to discuss the Scrum Framework and how to apply it to actual situations they have encountered.  These discussions have been led since 2015 by Frederik Mark Fowler, A Doctor of Scrum and Holder of the Professional Scrum Master level III certification awarded by Scrum.org.  Fred has worked with the Scrum Framework for almost 20 years and has trained more then 300 people to become Scrum Masters and Product Owners.  For more information, visit www.Patreon.com/SiliconValleyScrum.

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