The 5 Words Of Success With HotelTonight Co-Founder Sam Shank

Creating a multi-million dollar tech company takes more than a good idea and a product. It requires effective, and simple communication skills to not only raise money, but ultimately to get the word out about your product so people actually know it exists. Sam Shank is a serial tech entrepreneur, investor and the co-founder and former CEO of HotelTonight, a hotel-booking service focused on making last-minute hotel bookings quick and seamless. In this episode, Sam takes us through his journey - from what he thought would be a career in film to harnessing his love of creativity to build HotelTonight, which has since been acquired by AirBnb for more than $400 million. Sam talks about some of the biggest communication mistakes he sees founders make. He shares his keys to success to make sure you have a very clear and concise value proposition that anyone can grasp in seconds - hint: try to make it 5 words! You can follow Sam Shank on Twitter.Stop by my website and sign up for my monthly newsletter for more: https://www.alitaguillen.com/.

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We are constantly communicating. How well we do it has a significant impact on our success and happiness. From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep, we are sending emails and texts, giving presentations, talking to loved ones and co-workers, and interacting with our surroundings.In this podcast, the globe’s top achievers and experts reveal their communication hacks and what goes through their mind 10 seconds before a big moment.10 Seconds to Air host Alita Guillen brings her curiosity and common sense to each episode. Her fun and relaxed style makes you feel as though you are in the room and leads to an informative conversation that is both inspiring and thought-provoking. For more information:https://linktr.ee/alitaguillen