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Myron Golden argues that mastering skills determines business success. Most new businesses fail because schools teach credentials, not how to get clients. He shares his own path: starting in 1985, facing years of rejection, then building daily sales once he learned to solve problems and accept payment.

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One in four U.S. businesses fails within the first year (25%).

October 1985.

"Trashman the cashman" book for $29.99 (noted as $20 plus shipping in the narration).

Reported sales included $297 (VIP ticket), $39 (book), $66, $722.97, $737.97, $826.97, $837.97, and other amounts; he said total exceeded $1,000 that morning.

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