Matthew TurnerJune 8, 2015 While speaking to my buddy Jacob the other day, we discussed our list of shared friends, acquaintances, and peers. As we countered one another with various names, I realized I’d met many of these people through someone else. I know it’s a cliche to say it’s who you know rather then … Continue reading 3 Ways To Connect With Busy Entrepreneurs
Category Archives: Entrepreneurship
How These Entrepreneurs Are Cashing In On The Edible Insect Trend
Kristen PopeJune 5, 2015 Ready for a heaping serving of mealworms? How about a handful of delicious crickets? Enterprising bug farmers and chefs are cashing in on “edible insects” and finding ways to entice U.S. consumers to try their buggy creations. More than two billion people around the world already eat insects, according to the … Continue reading How These Entrepreneurs Are Cashing In On The Edible Insect Trend
The Benefits of Taking a Smart Risk
David KigerMay 12, 2015 The great business leaders didn’t get to where they are by sitting back and letting things happen. Somewhere along the way, they had to take risks, and bet that they had the right ideas, attitude and product to succeed. So those who are new to leadership positions may find themselves with … Continue reading The Benefits of Taking a Smart Risk
How to Pay Less Tax and Have More Time, Freedom and Money
Troy HollenbeckMay 9, 2015 Are you tired of less money , less time and more taxes? Ever hear of the ebook “Trading Hours for Dollars” by John Chow? He came out with that book in 2006 and it’s still being talked about and for good reason. By far the most traditional method to make money is with … Continue reading How to Pay Less Tax and Have More Time, Freedom and Money
Leverage Your Champion: Additional Resources
Rachel Clapp MillerMay 9, 2015 We received a lot of great feedback from our “Building Up Your Champion” podcast that we published last month. So much so that we wanted to provide some additional resources for you to further leverage the Champion relationship. Champions are a critical component to the qualification process and your understanding … Continue reading Leverage Your Champion: Additional Resources
Why “Following Your Passion” Is Bad Advice for Starting a Business
Brian LangMay 8, 2015 A common piece of advice that I hear frequently for people wanting to start their own business is to “follow your passion”. This piece of advice has become popular for several reasons. First of all, people want to believe that running their own business will not only be highly profitable, but … Continue reading Why “Following Your Passion” Is Bad Advice for Starting a Business
My Agency Counterpart is Gone… Now What?
Jason CampbellMay 6, 2015 How to handle the surprise departure of your agency counterpart. The unfortunate reality of the business world is that people don’t keep their jobs forever. The days of people joining a company, putting in 30+ years, and retiring without ever having to update their resume are long gone. This reality is … Continue reading My Agency Counterpart is Gone… Now What?
Beginner’s Guide to Growth Hacking: 9 Tips for Entrepreneurs
WishpondMay 5, 2015 You’ve probably heard of growth hacking. You may think it’s just a buzzword, startup jargon used only in San Francisco by guys with $ 2,000 suits and bare feet. You’d be wrong. Growth hacking has become an essential element of starting and growing a new business. At Wishpond, we all play a … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Growth Hacking: 9 Tips for Entrepreneurs
Overcoming Overwhelm
Brian BasilicoApril 25, 2015 Have you ever felt like a human doing … As opposed to a human being? In this highly connected, multimedia, I need it (April 25, 2015) world, it’s so easy to become overwhelmed. Some people will say that you do it to yourself, and that’s partly true. But in reality, we … Continue reading Overcoming Overwhelm
Feed A Tribe, Start A Movement
Brian BasilicoApril 2, 2015 Now that it’s getting warm again, it is time to start thinking about the ice bucket challenge. Just a few weeks ago, people were taking the Polar Bear Plunge, running into the icy water of Lake Michigan which is partially iced over. Why do people do these crazy things? To think … Continue reading Feed A Tribe, Start A Movement