{"id":1470,"date":"2014-11-05T00:30:31","date_gmt":"2014-11-05T05:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bizwomenrock.com\/?p=1470"},"modified":"2017-09-18T12:20:23","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T17:20:23","slug":"marla-kott-whats-the-difference-between-a-1-million-company-a-10-million-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bizwomenrock.com\/beta\/marla-kott-whats-the-difference-between-a-1-million-company-a-10-million-company\/","title":{"rendered":"BWR 116: Marla Kott: What’s the Difference Between a $1 Million Company & a $10 Million Company?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How do you\u00a0become a Biz woman who ROCKS?<\/p>\n

Listen to our Interview with Marla Kott\u00a0of\u00a0Imprint Plus\u00a0to find out!<\/h1>\n

Marla Kott took over as CEO of Imprint Plus in 2000. \u00a0Since then, she’s taken the company from $1 million in revenue to $10 million and after you hear this interview, you’ll know exactly how she did it! \u00a0With many prestigious\u00a0awards under her belt, including\u00a0a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, Marla has led her company with a drive that will knock you off your socks! \u00a0In this inspirational interview, Marla shares her beliefs on why and how to always innovate in your business, how important your team is and how vital it is to niche yourself in your market!<\/p>\n

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Marla’s\u00a0Kick-A$$ Quotes:<\/h2>\n

I love to be strong!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Customers are the ones that are going to tell you what they love about your product and what they expect you to improve.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Today you have to understand exactly what [your customer\u2019s] eco-system looks like. \u00a0How do they operate? \u00a0How do they use your product? \u00a0You really have to be knowledgeable when \u00a0you go to sell something.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Marlas’s\u00a0Favorite 5:<\/h2>\n

1. Biz Book:<\/strong> 1) Built to Sell\u00a0by John Warrilow,\u00a0<\/em>2) Be Different or Be Dead\u00a0by Roy Osing<\/em>, 3) CEO Tools: The Managers Workshop\u00a0by Kraig Kramers\u00a0<\/em>(get a free audio of these books now!<\/a>)<\/p>\n

2. Place in Montreal:<\/strong> St. Lawrence Street<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Way to relax:<\/strong> spend time with her new grandson and watch\u00a0The Real Housewives of New Jersey<\/em> (these things are done separately). \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Travel spot:<\/strong> Barcelona, Spain<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Workout:<\/strong> weight training<\/p>\n

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Find out more about Marla\u00a0and \u00a0Imprint Plus!<\/h2>\n

\"Imprint<\/a><\/p>\n

Love the Biz Women Rock podcast? \u00a0Rate the show!<\/h2>\n

If you love this show, I would so appreciate you rating and commenting about the show in iTunes! \u00a0Just click HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How do you\u00a0become a Biz woman who ROCKS? Listen to our Interview with Marla Kott\u00a0of\u00a0Imprint Plus\u00a0to find out! 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