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Discussing Entrepreneurship with 21 Hats Founder Loren Feldman

Resource Center November 30, 2021 1 min to read

Franchise Business Review founder and CEO, Eric Stites, sits down with Loren Feldman, founder of 21 Hats to discuss entrepreneurship, the benefits and challenges of business ownership, and the skills it takes to run a successful business. If you’re thinking about owning your own business, this interview will provide some great insights.

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