# Empowering Entrepreneurs in Queens ft. Ben Guttmann

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Podcast: [Rules For Success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rules-for-success-6737003)
Published: 2025-10-13T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joseph-jv-varghese/episodes/Empowering-Entrepreneurs-in-Queens-ft--Ben-Guttmann-e3edkbg
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## Resource

In this engaging podcast episode, Joseph Varghese interviews Ben Gutman, the Executive Director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC). Ben shares his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and support for small businesses in Queens. He discusses the diverse opportunities in Queens, the significance of storytelling in economic development, and the various programs QEDC offers to support local entrepreneurs. Ben also provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the need for teamwork and community engagement in achieving success.

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