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You Don't Need to Be a Master Fundraiser or Networker to Be Successful. You Just Need to Find the Right Team. Placester founder Frederick Townes says building the right team is the thing that most entrepreneurs struggle with.

By Jason Saltzman Edited by Dan Bova

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The founding CTO of Mashable is a serial entrepreneur. Frederick Townes's latest product is Placester, which helps real estate professionals increase sales and profits through search engine-optimized websites and online marketing tools. From obstacles with software updates to finding the perfect product fit for his audience, Townes touches upon a few struggles he has had while growing his businesses. Tune in to this episode of Resilience to learn what advice he gives other entrepreneurs.

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Jason Saltzman

Startup Mentor, Entrepreneur, CEO of Alley

Jason Saltzman is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in sales and marketing. Through his role as CEO of Alley and as a TechStars mentor, he advises hundreds of startups, offering real-life practical application and creative marketing advice.  

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