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## [10 Lessons Learned from a Life of Building Successful Businesses](https://foodfuture.co/harvestblog/2017/4/3/10-lessons-learned-from-a-life-of-building-successful-businesses-and-a-few-unsuccessful-ones)

August 1, 2022

 Marketing guru, entrepreneur, and investor Stewart Owen has worked with Fortune 100 giants and startups alike. He shared insights from his vast experience working across industries as well as with sustainable, local, and mission-driven food brands with the founders of FoodFutureCo’s cohort companies, and now we want to share his wisdom with you. Here are Stewart’s ten time-tested ways to give your new business the best shot at success: 1. Be Ruthlessly Honest with Yourself Make sure your actions align with what your goals are. People sometimes say they want to change the world but then make decisions solely based on

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