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Life is meant to be lived which is the inspiration to Richard’s journey through life. He has spent more than 20 years developing strategic marketing growth strategies for non-profits, private organizations, media marketing agencies, real estate developers, and fintech innovators across the globe.

With three books to his name, he’s always on the lookout for the next story to tell; fiction or non-fiction. Now, he travels the globe presenting to student leadership groups, associations, and companies on the importance of strong teams, personal passions, and the future of marketing.

He has run for office twice and now serves the Alzheimer’s Association as the Iowa Chapter’s Board Chairperson. He holds a degree in public relations from the Univer ...more

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What do you get when you mix a philanthropist, a 1.5 generation American, and a business leader? You get a great political leader, too! This conversation with former Independent candidate and now author Neal Simon details his unique family history and his run for the U.S. Senate for Maryland in 2018.

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	How to Market Your Winery to Everyone: Tips and Tricks to Market Your Winery to Millennials, Boomers, and Everyone In-Between by Richard Dedor (Goodreads Author), Adam Viet 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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107 Days

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The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity

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