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May
2016
Pilzer Delivers Keynote University Speeches
Two of my speaking clients have posted recent keynote speeches online—speeches that contain entrepreneurial details of the six companies I founded versus just my...
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May
2016
University of Pennsylvania Keynote Address, May 11, 2016 – Where’s the Uber of Education Technology?
In 1975, Pilzer wrote on the cover of his thesis; "One day this technology will be used to affordably bring the best teacher of...
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May
2016
University of Utah Keynote Address, February 16, 2016 – Career Advice for College Students
Pilzer, who normally advises governments and corporations on economics, here speaks about his experiences as an entrepreneur and founder of five companies.
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December
2014
The Sharing Revolution – It’s About More Than Just Getting Twice The Value For Half The Cost
In The Sharing Economy, entrepreneurs use information technology to create new, better and sometimes unregulated methods of distribution.
3
September
2013
Ron Coase, 1910 – 2013
Professor Coase, who received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics in 1991, has had an enormous influence on my career and the lives of...
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June
2013
Start Your Own Business When You Are an Unsatisfied Customer
Most entrepreneurs begin their entrepreneurial journey as an unsatisfied customer for the product or service they eventually produce.
4
June
2013
Summer and Part-time Employment for College Students
Do you know a college student interested in making a difference as well as making a profit?
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April
2013
Theory of Nobel Prizewinning Economist Predicts Entrepreneurship vs Employment
The question many employed people ask today is "if" should they go out on their own as an entrepreneur.
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April
2013
Zane Prep featured on Zions Bank Speaking on Business Radio and YouTube Video
KSL and Zions Bank's Speaking on Business today featured Paul speaking about K-8 Education and Zane Prep.
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March
2013
Social Entrepreneurship in China March 25, 2013
Professor Paul Zane Pilzer is speaking at The University of Hong Kong.
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November
2011
Unemployment is Not an Economic Problem–It’s an Education Problem
The retraining of the unemployed has the potential to become one of the greatest business opportunities of our time. Our society can never recover...
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July
2010
Planet Fitness, Inc. – Making Wellness Affordable and Accessible
Planet Fitness, Inc., the fastest-growing fitness club in the world, is making wellness Affordable and Accessible. Every entrepreneur can expand their market by applying...
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April
2010
The Class of 2010 – What New Job Applicants Need Most
Although the economy is recovering and salaries for top-earners are rising, long-term unemployment is soaring. This bifurcation in the labor market is also happening...
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March
2010
Health Care Reform – What’s in it for Entrepreneurs
Future articles will continue to examine the opportunity for entrepreneurs, and explain what employers and employees should do now. On Thursday, March 25, the...
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March
2010
Health Care Reform – The Impact on U.S. Employers and Employees
“While I personally did not support President Obama on U.S. Health Care Reform, such reform is already proving very good for my business (Zane...
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February
2010
U.S. Health Care Reform Update: The Coming Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Reducing the cost of health care is the greatest short-term entrepreneurial opportunity of this century What Employers and Employees Should Do Now U.S. Health...
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January
2010
How I Got My First Book Published
Entrepreneurs must be on the “cutting edge” (black ink) versus the “bleeding edge” (red ink) of new products, ideas, and trends. In October 1985...
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January
2010
China and U.S. Health Care Reform – Part II
Note: This blog post should be read as an addendum to my previous post (http://www.zanebenefits.com/tec/2009/12/123/China+and+U.S.+Health+Care+Reform). My wife and I have returned from China. It...
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December
2009
China and U.S. Health Care Reform
Since September 2009, my working days have focused on U.S. Health Care Reform. My working nights have focused on Chinese wellness, sickness care, and...
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November
2009
U.S. Healthcare Reform Will Create Major Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
The House of Representatives passed its version of health care reform this past weekend. The bill now moves to the Senate where the final...
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October
2009
Why We Should Replace Most State Legislators
Getting rid of officials who insist on keeping their government-supplied coverage is mandatory for long-term health insurance reform. Despite everything going on now in...
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October
2009
Reveling in Rejection
How I got rejected at Wharton and learned one of life’s most important lessons Rejection by a qualified prospect means that you, personally, have...
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October
2009
Employment Update: Why Things are About to Get Much Worse
While the U.S. economy is getting better on Wall Street, things are getting worse on Main Street. Unemployment benefits are running out and small...
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October
2009
Making Your Own Luck – God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
The rest of the story how I got rejected at Wharton Business School and how I got Wharton to reverse their decision two days...
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September
2009
Why Things Work OVER Time but not EVERY Time
One major frustration facing new entrepreneurs and managers, particularly in sales, is why a particular process that works most of the time does not work every time. When...
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September
2009
The Class of 2009 – The Best and Worst of Times
The bifurcation among new college graduates, and among existing workers, is creating a new opportunity in our economy that could eventually become a major...
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September
2009
Finding God in Your Work or Business
As an macro-economist, I see a true and loving God at work every day. Who else could have created a world where people become...
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September
2009
Making Sure You are in the Right Business
Is Your Business Right For You? Ask Yourself:• Are you passionate and excited about your business? • Do you feel torn between family time...
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August
2009
Fixing the World – What’s the Right Business for You
The Great Crash of 2008-2009 has created a great opportunity for entrepreneurs today. This is because: 1. The crash was caused by a stagnation...
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August
2009
The Great Crash of 2008-2009 – What Really Happened?
The failure by many businesses to keep up with their customers needs has created an unprecedented opportunity for entrepreneurs This blog post is adapted...
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August
2009