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There’s a lot of talk nowadays on the importance of choosing when and where to work. If that sounds familiar – it’s because the term Digital Nomads, location independent entrepreneurs, who can work on multiple projects from anywhere in the world, is starting to gain momentum across the country and the world. Olumide Gbenro, a
Kvon Smith is proof that anyone can turn their life around and overcome any obstacles. Six years ago, he was known for a high profile arrest at the Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, after threatening to make molotov bombs. Today, he helps veterans feel a sense of community through comradery and mutual respect. What many people
Del McClain’s story starts very similar to most people’s. He was feeling lost, working different jobs, feeling unsatisfied with the life he was living. Then he decided that there had to be more to life than working a 9-5 job, that he had a purpose. From a very young age, McClain knew the importance of
For Jennifer Rodriguez, escaping the life that almost left her children motherless, was not easy. On June 26th, 2016, Jennifer became the survivor of a deadly domestic dispute when her partner, at the time, attacked and shot her. Wounded, terrified, and in the ambulance en route to the emergency room, she decided that it was
Leaving a corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship can be difficult, but when you have the mindset like Kaleef Williams, anything is possible. Born in Rochester, Kaleef Williams, has had the mindset of an entrepreneur from a very young age. Growing up in a single parent household, Kaleef studied hard and focused on taking control of
Do you follow fun content on social media? Do you like pranks? Beshoy Mehany is an actor who works as a prankster on social media. He earns a living through pulling pranks on people and making others laugh. Beshoy Mehany was born in Egypt and raised in Jersey City, NJ. When he was nine, his
It’s not everyday you meet people as successful & humbled as Roy Taylor. Speaking with him just for a few minutes, will leave you intrigued on his projects and how he’s been able to accomplish so much. Roy started out selling software for $30 dollars to signing multiple six-figure contracts to fully building platforms, all
Julie Haught is the inventor and founder of No Flap Ear Wrap. Her rescue boxer, Archer had an ear injury so the vet gave him a Vet Wrap but it was hard for him to sleep in it and he always found different ways to take it off. So, Julie took matters into her own hands
It’s true — the advent of the internet has indeed revolutionalized the way we look at entrepreneurship. Bricks-and-mortar types of businesses are becoming increasingly obsolete. And so, for aspiring entrepreneurs, going all-out on digital is the logical step forward. Unfortunately, the internet is no exception to the rife competition that comes with an entrepreneurial state
Odds are, if you have been on social media this year you have seen the phenomenon that is the burrito blanket. This idea was founded by Tyler Lubin and Andrew McCarthy. Upon seeing dogs wrapped in blankets with the hashtag “burritoblanket”, they decided to launch a literal burrito blanket. Neither Lubin nor McCarthy were new
Thanks to the advent of auction sites and online listings, making a profit off of unwanted items has become a relatively simple undertaking. However, because of the anonymity the internet provides, many sellers fail to conduct themselves in a polite and professional manner. Whether you’re dealing directly with buyers or preparing an item for shipment,
Months before you’re expecting to graduate from law school, you need to start thinking about preparing to get hired. Getting placed at a law firm is highly competitive and can be one of the most complicated and lengthy processes among any job market. In sum, you need all of the help that you can get
Nanohydr8, the pre-workout supplement company, is a Utah based startup founded by Adam Legas after a failed real estate venture in the 2008 recession. Adam’s training in mixed martial arts, along with his belief and aim to provide multiple benefits in a single product, Nanohydr8, have proven vital in the success of the product. Moreover,
Derek Hurtado is a 26-year-old serial entrepreneur from Scottsdale, Arizona. Derek grew up humbly and always wanted more out of his life. After high school, Derek went on to attend Arizona State University. He graduated with a 4-year degree and started a content creation business while attending college. He scaled his content creation business, but
From Broken To Rediscovering His Edge Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Raul Villacis who is a serial entrepreneur, investor and coach. Villacis has had quite the journey and has built several highly successful businesses. He says that prior to the market crashing in 2008 he felt unstoppable and at the time his
For the past couple of years, Mehran Khan who manages a network of Facebook pages with more than 30 million combined followers has earned his entertainment company, Rifiako Media a level of popularity typically associated with one of the biggest media publishers. Mehran Khan is ready to fully concentrate on Rifiako Media and strengthening its
Fam Mirza is unlike any other entrepreneur I have met. He’s does not follow trends instead he creates his own. You might remember Nelly wearing the split jerseys in the Superbowl halftime show back in the early 2000s which later went on to spark a jersey trend that engulfed the hip hop culture. That is
Closing sales is the lifeblood of your business. If you don’t bring in revenue – you don’t have a business. Now during the sales cycle, you can have a lot of variables in why you’re not able to close. When you’re analyzing this data, you can usually find a few tweaks that make the entire
Instagram is that platform where almost 1 billion people are active monthly and are constantly sharing their photos and videos and various other kinds of visual posts on a regular basis. Since its introduction in 2010, Instagram has never looked back. The growth that it has seen is tremendous and this is what has left
WordPress is a free platform that already hosts almost half of all the websites present on the internet. By choosing WordPress as your choice of platform, you can: Save tons of money by not hiring web designers and developers. Easily update and incorporate trending elements within your website without a designer. Last but not least,
There’s a lot more your brain can do when you understand how it works best.It can help you remember detailed facts. It can keep you firmly focused on your goals. And, it can unleash a creative side you didn’t know you had. Before I explain a simple technique for giving your brain the space it
Last week I got the chance to chat with Patricia Burgess. Patricia has been successful in many different aspects of business for the last 30 years, areas such as: Supply Chain Management, Consulting, Mentorship and so on. Not to mention she raised two now adult children and is grandmother to four girls ages 6 to
There are quite a few things that a company can’t do without, and requires always to be in an accurate state, to function properly. Payroll service is one of those things. Payroll is essentially a list of all the employees that work in a particular firm, and it also includes the total amount the company
As an up & coming artist in the Philadelphia music scene, many people are wondering what drives the 17 year old artist out of Rotation Records, what inspires his music? What are his songs about on his latest EP’s? I have been fortunate enough to interview a lot of successful rappers in the music scene,
Trevor Cowley grew up in a household where the struggle was to keep the lights on and put food on the table. One of his earliest childhood memories was watching his Mom try to hold it together while she begged the city council to turn the power back on. He struggled in school, mainly getting
The mentality we have when starting a business is more important than the business or the product itself. We can all achieve what we want with a healthy body and mind. This is the motto that has led the entrepreneur and expert in healthy foods Tiffany Mai to success. “I called myself a serial entrepreneur,”
Founder of Headline Solar Jared McKenzie is a 24-year-old Chicago native who attended the University of Arkansas majoring in Entrepreneurship before he dropped out to build and start his own digital marketing agency. After working with many individuals in the solar industry he became interested in that niche. So, he did some research and decided
There’s no questions New York City is a big place with so much to do. But if happen to be in the Manhattan area, knowns of it’s top stores, there are few places as unique and welcoming as Vladdy Aminov’s jewelry shop. It doesn’t take long for one to realize the quality products one can
Berto is a young software developer who made his dreams come true by working hard and relying on his faith. He shares his journey to success on his instagram account called @bertocanfly. By doing this he aims to inspire others and send a message of self-improvement and encouragement to the over 160,000 people that follow
It’s not everyday you encounter people like the fashion designer Camilo Andres Vargas Lesmes. Just a short conversation with him is enough to understand his knowledge, passion, and creativity when it comes to high-end custom clothing. The Secret? The millennial designer has built an entire fashion brand from the ground up by remaining true to
Many people try to find their true path, or what life has for them when they are in their late 20s. However, Gee Bryant, a successful, young entrepreneur had already found out what being an entrepreneur means in his early teens. How could he have done that at such a young age? Bryant has a long
Many times entrepreneurs quit because it is such a difficult lifestyle. It is a lonely road and the chances of success are very slim. You have to have a true passion for what you do in order to succeed in any entrepreneurial journey or have an amazing drive to work hard every single day. CEO
Dr. Erin Fall Haskell is no ordinary doctor. Forbes featured her as one of “The 11 Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneurs To Follow On Instagram.” She is a Doctor of Divinity, Minister, and Author. She is also the creator and TV host of GoodMorning LaLa Land, America’s first live-streaming daily talk show. When she was 22,
It’s been a good week for Hip Hop. Just last week, Wisconsin natives Trust’N and BKWDS released an impressive EP titled “Lapse”. After listening to the album, there’s no question that the new collaboration is sure to get everyone vibin this summer. It’s no secret that when you think about Hip Hop, Madison, Wisconsin might
It’s not everyday you find an artist who’s good at their craft but also second-to-none when it comes to selling. And if there is one example of such a person is the Canadian native, Ambro Di Pilato. Di Pilato started his professional career focused in the art world. What started as a passion to bring
While most people start off a business from ground zero, Christopher Hamze started way below that. Hamze is the founder of teelaunch, a leading print on demand fulfillment company. The original business plan for what became teelaunch was really something to go by. Hamze, like any other aspiring entrepreneurs, thought he had it all figured
Whether you agree with it or not – whether you understand it or not – cryptocurrency is on the make again. Holders of bank stocks avert your eyes – Having regained ⅔ of it’s value prior to last year’s sell off, Bitcoin has risen nearly 200% so far this year. Many pundits and commentators are
There’s no question that we have all seen our fair share of failures. It’s part of life. Life, at the end of the day — it’s not about how we react when we are doing well — but it’s about how we react when we are going through tough times. And if there’s one example
A jet-setting entrepreneur and a true businessman, RD Whittington is always on the move. From selling exclusive cars, making dreams come true for celebrities to delivering toys to the LA Shriner’s Children’s Hospital- he always believes in doing good. It’s no wonder his list of clients and close friends include the likes of Floyd Mayweather,
Ryan Hintze is a lifestyle influencer, Wilhelmina fitness model, former division 1 college football player and the founder of Hintze Media, a digital marketing agency. Tell us about Hintze Media. How did you first get into the business? I started my company, Hintze Media, in high school when very few people had a web presence
It’s easy for anyone to have an Instagram account. Let’s face it: Most of us have one. With over 1 billion users using the platform every month, it’s no secret that becoming a guru of a platform that holds that many people can become a very beneficial move (both strategically & financially). But with so
One thing Umesh Agarwal learned growing up was the value of entrepreneurship. During his childhood days in Mumbai, Umesh would look forward to the times he spent helping his parents run the family business. Along the way, however, he noticed something quite interesting – but obvious – in the business world. Umesh says, “I was
If you’re looking for a more natural way to relieve pain then look no further and try CBD products. CBD is short for cannabidiol, which is a chemical compound from the cannabis plant. It’s a naturally occurring substance that’s used in products like oils and edibles to impart a feeling of relaxation and calm. Unlike
Your credit score isn’t just a number. It can help you or it can hurt you. Some of life’s biggest milestones, like buying a home or a new car, depend heavily on your credit score. Good credit can open doors, while bad credit can stop you dead in your tracks. Here are several reasons you
If you’re an entrepreneur, you understand the importance of client acquisition. Let’s face it: It’s the lifeblood of your business. Drawing customers to your products or services using content marketing, social media, & e-mails are just some of the ways one can acquire clients. But is that enough? For far too long, big companies have
Marketplaces are evolving. The age-old tradition of buying and selling which involves bargaining, paperwork and other headaches, is now slowly getting digitalized, making it easier for both buyers and sellers to get what they want at their comfort. When we talk about the marketplace, there’s two of a kind – Single Vendor Marketplace and Multi-vendor
The Cannabis Industry: Present and Future The cannabis market has grown exponentially in the past few years, but when put in perspective, is still in its infant stages. The end of prohibition is coming closer than most people realize, with 36 states already decriminalizing Cannabis, and more than 11 states fully legalizing the plant for
Being an immigrant daughter presents its own set of unique challenges. Still, Christine Mendoza was able to RISE above and turn the cards that she was dealt with into the winning hand. She was able to blaze her way to the top and design a life that would position her as a Filipina Serial Entrepreneur,
