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CONSUMER TRENDS (Part 9/10) 

Welcome to the ninth installment in a 10-episode arc where I'm breaking down the biggest consumer trends we're seeing right now, with a particular focus on how they're going to affect our industry. Today I'm sharing ideas from some of my favorite thought leaders: Chris Anderson, Seth Godin, and Kevin Kelly. We're talking about how to niche down and serve a specific audience, and why that might just be your path to success moving forward. 

FURTHER READING: 

The Long Tail by Chris Anderson - BUY IT HERE

Unleashing the Ideavirus by Seth Godin - BUY IT HERE

What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly - BUY IT HERE

The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly - BUY IT HERE

1,000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly - READ IT FOR FREE

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