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The Frustration That Turned Into a Patented Business

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Some of the best business ideas don’t come from brainstorming sessions; they come from everyday frustrations. After a ruined silk tie sparked an idea, inventor and engineer Bob Labbe set out to solve a problem that millions of people experience every day. In this conversation, Bob shares lessons from more than five decades of entrepreneurship, innovation, product development, and business growth. From thinking bigger and moving faster to finding mentors and building a life filled with freedom...

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