On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange sits down with Akeem Shannon, CEO and founder of Flipstick Inc., for an inspiring conversation on the power of storytelling in business. In this engaging episode, they discuss the crucial role of storytelling for career advancement, project approvals, and forming genuine connections in the business world. Akeem shares his journey from losing a college scholarship to becoming a top sales professional and successful entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank. He emphasizes how anecdotes resonate more deeply with people than technical details and illustrates this through Apple's marketing strategies and his own pitch experiences. Whether you're an emerging entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this interview offers valuable insights into harnessing storytelling to drive success and foster lasting relationships.

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Akeem Shannon Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akeemshannon
Website: https://www.akeemshannon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akeemshannon
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSbX1jh7wXG65jT19HAmTiQ

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