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How Do You Build a Customer Base? Follow These Steps.

It starts by asking questions. And ends by asking more questions.
Source: Federico Gastaldi
Federico Gastaldi

Q: I just launched a company, but I’m struggling to connect with my first customers. Help! -- Lisa, Oklahoma City

Before I started my businesses, I was a journalist. And rule number one when writing is this: Know your audience

Many factors will determine how good a story is. Some variables are beyond your control, such as how forthcoming control is how much research you conduct, the questions you ask, and the that help you find the information that really matters. 

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