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Send us Fan Mail John Osher, the creator of SpinBrush, turned decades of experience into a list of 16 mistakes entrepreneurs don’t have to make. In this conversation, he shares the life behind those lessons, from driving taxis and working as a plumber and carpenter to building a business whose sale to Procter & Gamble ultimately totalled $475 million. John’s journey reveals how seemingly unrelated experiences can prepare you for opportunities you couldn’t have anticipated. Practical trade...
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