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The phrase “business model” died today of an apparent overdose

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In an apparent suicide, Business Model took his own life today. Tragically, BM was survived by no one.

Unnamed sources cite recent surge in abuse of BM on online blogs, press, and print media. “I just can’t take it anymore!,” authorities quoted from his goodbye letter.

RealtorGenius.com waves goodbye to the blogosphere’s most beloved phrase; you will be missed…

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Benn Rosales is the Founder and CEO of The American Genius (AG), national news network. Before AG, he founded one of the first digital media strategy firms in the nation has received the Statesman Texas Social Media Award and is an Inman Innovator Award winner. He has consulted for numerous startups (both early- and late-stage), and is well known for organizing the digital community through popular offline events. He does not venture into the spotlight often, rather he believes his biggest accomplishments are the talent he recruits and develops, so he gives all credit to those he's empowered.

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  1. louis cammarosano

    May 24, 2007 at 8:23 pm

    The phrase “Web 2.0” followed in a copy cat suicide, leaving a note “With my beloved Business Model gone I can’t live on hype alone I need money”

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  2. Barry Preusz

    October 18, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Are we sure BM is dead? Has anyone tried CPR?

    Barry Preusz

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