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9 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds for Entrepreneurs Mobe Training


As legendary motivational speaker and self-help guru, Jim Rohn famously said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." In the age of digital influencers, we can easily extend this statement to include people whose Twitter feeds we regularly read or view because, ultimately, the ideas, attitudes and opinions of others shape our worldview and impact our earning potential.


With that in mind, here are nine must-follow Twitter accounts (in no particular order) that every small business owner should tap into:

1. Pat Flynn

"Crash Test Dummy" of Online Business and Founder of Smartpassiveincome.com

@PatFlynn

Pat Flynn has positioned himself as the "crash test dummy" of online business, sharing what works and what doesn't, so entrepreneurs will know how to build their businesses better.


He delivers a ton of great, free content across multiple platforms which is conveniently accessible through the Smart Passive Income app, and his Twitter posts are as lively and engaging as Pat is.

2. Jillian Michaels

Personal Trainer, Businesswoman, Author and Tv Personality

@JillianMichaels

If Jillian Michaels can't motivate you to step up your game to the next level, no one can. The bestselling author, Daytime Emmy-nominated television personality, entrepreneur, and leading health and wellness expert is on a mission to help people claim the lives they desire.

Considered one of the most inspiring people on television, Michaels has created a leading brand name for herself. Her Twitter posts are updated frequently and packed with upbeat advice to get you fired up.

3. Melinda Emerson

Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker

@SmallBizLady

Melinda Emerson, known as SmallBizLady, is a regular columnist for The New York Times and a highly regarded small business expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for almost 15 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker.

Her small business advice reaches more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week on the internet.

A pioneer in social media marketing, Melinda is also the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, a longstanding live Twitter chat for small business owners.

4. James Altucher

Investor, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author and Podcaster

@jaltucher

Think of him as an investor with a heart of gold. James Altucher is well-versed when it comes to investing, but he also helps feed people's souls with writing and Twitter posts that can motivate them regardless of where they find themselves on the entrepreneurial journey.

Candid, funny and knowledgeable, James has started 20 companies, 17 of which he says he failed at. His Twitter posts, books and articles offer a mix of wit, humor, actionable advice and inspiration.

5. Eric Knopf

Co-founder of WebConnex

@ericknopf

Eric Knopf has launched several businesses. His experiences have provided him with with valuable insights, which he generously shares with aspiring entrepreneurs.

As co-founder of WebConnex, a company that's trying to revolutionize fundraising and events, Eric uses his Twitter account to directly address the interests of business owners. His posts are relevant, frequent and compelling.

6. Gary Vaynerchuk

Entrepreneur, Investor, Author, Speaker and Internet Personality

@garyvee

Gary Vaynerchuk has been the driving force behind multiple startup successes. As one of the frontrunners of the e-commerce movement with Winelibrary.com, he has since grown it, along with his other interests, to profitability. Gary's Twitter feed combines his personal interests and business savvy in a way that is relevant to business owners.

7. Derek Halpern

Investor and Founder of Socialtriggers.com

@derekhalpern

Social Triggers aims to help entrepreneurs move up in life and work.

After building some pretty popular websites in the entertainment and fashion industries, Derek Halpern has shifted his attention to building and marketing businesses because it's what he loves the most.

His success draws on data-driven content marketing, which he uses to get traffic, acquire customers and sell products online. His Twitter posts inspire and motivate with refreshing bluntness.

8. Small Business Answers

@smallbizanswers

To be in business is to have questions. And that's why you need to check out the Small Business Answers Twitter feed. Operating in tandem with the Small Business Brief website, this Twitter account offers a ton of information centered around giving advice to entrepreneurs.

Advice is broken down by category. Topics include entrepreneurship, marketing, operations, technology and money.

9. Tony Hsieh

CEO of Zappos.com

@tonyhsieh

Known for his unorthodox hiring practices at online retailer Zappos, Tony Hsieh is celebrated as a thought leader.

Tony's willingness to pay people NOT to accept his job offer suggests enough of a contrarian thought process that we're compelled to know more about his views on business and culture. He doesn't tweet often, but when he does, you'll be glad you followed him.

In all likelihood, you became an entrepreneur because you were looking for a major change: a departure from the people, places and experiences you'd always known up to that point.

Part of entrepreneurship is learning to expand your thinking when it comes to solving problems, learning, growing and getting things done. Following the Twitter feeds outlined above should help you find the answers and confidence you'll need to grow your business and maximize your earning potential.
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