5 Business Experts You Should Know in 2017

As a business owner, it is of utmost importance that you stay current with industry and market trends, best practices and the latest technologies, to help you effectively and efficiently run your business. Stay current with the relevant business experts/leaders to gain insights and employ their advice in your business life. We’ve compiled a list of business gurus we think everyone should know and follow in 2017.

 

Gary Vaynerchuk

 

Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, author, investor and public speaker. He and his brother founded VaynerMedia in 2009, an agency with over 600 employees that focuses on helping large brands tell their stories on social media. Gary has invested in SnapChat, Uber, and Twitter. He offers a ton of free advice on how to produce content for the various social media platforms, marketing strategies, and videos of his various public speaking events.  

 

 

Seth Godin

 

Seth Godin is the former vice president of direct marketing at Yahoo! He’s written several books helping others in areas such as marketing, leadership and change. Through his website, SethGodin.com, he offers resources that people can use to develop strategies and jump-start their own marketing.

 

Mark Cuban

 

Mark Cuban is a businessman and investor, and is best known for being the owner of the NBA Team, the Dallas Mavericks, and his role as an investor on the hit TV show ‘Shark Tank’. Through his blog, Cuban shares insights on marketing and business trends.  

 

 

Barbara Corcoran

 

Barbara Corcoran is an American business woman, investor, author, speaker and TV personality. You may recognize her from the hit TV show, Shark Tank, where as a “Shark” investor she has personally invested in over twenty businesses. Barbara is a brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent.

 

 

Richard Branson 

 

Richard Branson started his first business at the age of 16, and is the founder of the Virgin Group. Through his social media and blogs, Branson offers business advice to new and aspiring entrepreneurs. 

 

Of course, these aren’t the only business experts we think you should know. There are so many more industry leaders and experts out there that you should learn from. Stay tuned to our blog for when we list more.