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# The blog of [Ready State](http://readystate.com/), a creative agency

# [The Conversion Conversation](https://www.readystatements.com/the-conversion-conversation)

If we’re not pouring ourselves into understanding who we are speaking to and giving them what they want, we’re not having a conversation.

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 By [Steven Wong, Cofounder](https://www.readystatements.com/author/steven-wong-cofounder)  |  May 18, 2020 

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# [We’re honored to be #74 on the Entrepreneur 360 List](https://www.readystatements.com/were-honored-to-be-74-on-the-entrepreneur-360-list)

THE BEST ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPANIES IN AMERICA. Entrepreneur Inc. recognized 360 small businesses that are mastering the art and science of growing a business through their impact, innovation, growth, and leadership. The result is the Entrepreneur 360 list.

[![](https://www.readystatements.com/hubfs/Entrepreneur%20360.jpg)](https://www.readystatements.com/were-honored-to-be-74-on-the-entrepreneur-360-list)

 By [Steven Wong, Cofounder](https://www.readystatements.com/author/steven-wong-cofounder)  |  Jul 27, 2018 

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# [Beyond the startup: How to build a lasting culture](https://www.readystatements.com/beyond-the-startup-how-to-build-a-lasting-culture)

Agencies thrive when they establish core values and a culture that can grow with the business. Here's how several, including Ready State, have approached the challenge.

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 By [Marla Tabaka](https://www.readystatements.com/author/marla-tabaka)  |  Aug 10, 2017 

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