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Recent research indicates that U.S. entrepreneurship is increasingly clustered in just a few metro areas. What can we learn from entrepreneurs outside those hubs? We hear from entrepreneurs in three very different places about how to make the most of wherever your business is located.This episode features:Chris Henry, Owner of Ear Candy MusicMarty Babayov, Founder and Owner of The Suit DepotChanning Moreland, Co-Founder and CEO of EVAMoreMakenzie Stokel, Co-Founder and COO of EVAMoreMarcus Whitney, Founding Partner of JumpStart FoundryThis episode also cites facts and information from the studies and research:Economic Innovation Group: “The New Map of Economic Recovery”The Brookings Institution: “Metro Monitor: An index of inclusive economic growth in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas” eBay Public Policy Lab: “Platform-Enabled Small Businesses and the Geography of Recovery”For tools and information about how to start or grow a business on eBay, visit ebay.com/openforbusiness.This episode is brought to you by BigCommerce — get a free, three-month premium store subscription by visiting bigcommerce.com/openforbusiness This episode is also brought to you by ShipStation. Try it free for 30 days and get an additional month free by visiting visit ShipStation.com, clicking on the microphone at the top of the homepage and typing in “ebay”.
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