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Marcus Chan

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Senior Director of Content at NerdWallet

Editor at http://t.co/1vaNTQxlsj. Former tech editor for http://t.co/DK7t9jDJGd. Based in my hometown of San Francisco. My tweets are my own.

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Articles

  • My AWS Cloud Certification Was Expiring - Here’s How I Recertified It Through Gamification

    1 month ago | dev.to | Marcus Chan

    📩 “Important: Your AWS Certification expires on Mar 23, 2025”Wait, what? My AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential was about to expire! And, of course, like any responsible tech professional, I had totally not forgotten about it (okay, maybe just a little). The Usual Recertification Route vs. A Gamified ApproachInitially, I was considering the traditional route: just take an Associate-level exam and be done with it.

  • How to Increase Sales Effectively: Expert Strategies for 2025

    2 months ago | salesforce.com | Marcus Chan

    With 64% of sales reps expected to miss quota this year and 85% having fallen short last year, businesses can no longer rely on traditional sales tactics alone. Learning how to generate leads is just one part of the equation to increase sales — success hinges on converting those leads into long-term customers and fostering relationships that drive long-term growth.

  • Sylvester Stallone rejected once-in-a-lifetime offer from Mike Tyson after 'fearing for his life'

    2 months ago | flipboard.com | Marcus Chan

    Putting his millions from the Mike Tyson fight to good use, Jake Paul got himself a private jet and a matching Maybach SUVWhen you take down legendary boxer Mike Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, you deserve more than just money. A memorable...This …

  • 70 Words That Win: Sales Terms Every Rep Should Know

    2 months ago | salesforce.com | Marcus Chan

    Words hold power — in friendships and communities, but also in sales. Using the right sales terms can make your prospect feel secure instead of defensive, as if they’re investing in an answer rather than being pressured into a decision. You’re not selling tools or closing contracts; you’re offering solutions and building partnerships. You don’t push the cheapest option; you position what’s cost-effective.

  • F1 track that cost £240m and fans loved was abandoned after three races and almost auctioned off

    Nov 12, 2024 | flipboard.com | Marcus Chan

    Karun Chandhok says he would drop ‘fantastic’ circuit from the F1 calendar after ‘outgrown’ verdictAs Liberty Media plans to expand the Formula 1 calendar to more countries within the 24-race limit, it could mean the future is uncertain for some …

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Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan @mchan
5 Oct 18

RT @lizweston: Has Experian fixed the flaw that exposed your PINs? Maybe. https://t.co/nY3Z61Tvrl #creditfreeze

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan @mchan
6 Jun 18

Commentary: Banks should lead the way out of the payday lending trap https://t.co/zPmshITVIx via @FortuneMagazine

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan @mchan
30 Oct 17

RT @NerdWallet: Renting a mattress or tv could cost you -- here are real stories of people who went into debt because of it. https://t.co/Z…