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Growing up in Hawaii, Jake had his falls as he was the stand out kid being the tall white kid. He also was quite chubby growing up which led to other kids picking on him. Not being convinced this is what he is stuck with, and also being bullied every now and then, he chose
Jerome Clarah is an entrepreneur, an influencer a renowned public figure, valuing journey more than the destination and a flourishing investor. He enjoyed financial success in the real estate industry through smart investments. He has been a thriving influence marketer with an inclination towards supporting others. He also trades in the Forex foreign exchange market
What’s your backstory? If there was a senior superlative for least likely to succeed that would be Justin. With a 1.7 GPA, his dad in jail, and his mom in the middle of a 20 year opioid addiction which she later lost, all signs pointed to a rough road for Justin. At 19 years old
For the past couple of years, Radwan Omar who manages a network of Facebook pages with more than 30 million combined followers has earned his entertainment company, Femanji a level of popularity typically associated with one of the biggest media publishers. Radwan Omar is ready to fully concentrate on Femanji and strengthening its online presence,
Beware of the signs of burnout in your employees. They will be hunched over their computers, chugging another cup of coffee to stop their eyelids from drooping. They will casually complain about their sleep deprivation. They will look like they are barely keeping it together. When you notice these red flags, you need to re-evaluate
In the growing world of social media marketing influencers are finding creative new ways to benefit from their network of followers. Instagram simply started off as a way for people to share pictures with their friends, however, some influencers have found a way to use it for much much more. (Picture from @Delicious) By building
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Frank Laufer, the founder of Alternative Business Accommodations (ABA). What is your Company? How did you come up with the idea? Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path? As a serial entrepreneur it is important for your business to constantly
Jake Croman is an emerging entrepreneur and co-founder of The Eddie Croman Foundation, a nonprofit charity which financially assists the medical expenses of underserved families with ill or disabled dogs and pets. As a subsidiary of the larger nonprofit organization, Frankie’s Friends, The Eddie Croman Fund has raised thousands of dollars for animal health and
Believing in yourself is easier said than done, but one man puts that very aspect at the heart of everything he does. Serial entrepreneur Matt Wien has built companies in the technology, music, and digital marketing industries. Currently, he is the VP of Holonis, Inc., a company working to shift the way people make money
We had a chance to interview Franklin Hatchett, a well-known ecommerce expert who has been a rockstar and a mentor to many ecommerce enterprises and runs an online dropshipping program. How long have you been in the business of helping ecommerce retailers for? What have your platform/company goals been? I have been helping ecommerce retailers
Austin, Texas. Denver, Colorado. Erie, Pennsylvania? Yes, it’s true. Located just east of Cleveland and just north of Pittsburgh, Erie is home to a growing number of startups, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders working hard to make the city of nearly 100,000 a hub of innovation. While the city’s and region’s manufacturing roots remain critical to
While many people veer off-track during young adulthood, far less turn their lives around and go on to establish multi-million dollar businesses. Nik Robbins belongs in this exceedingly small group. While in his teens, Nik became involved in the misuse of substances such as drugs and alcohol. Within a short period of time, Nik found
1. How did Zoetic start ?(tell us a little bit about yourselves also) Zoetic started when Skyler and I got tired of people being weird even when we were some of the top producers at our companies. With one company I even got fired even though I had the highest sales numbers for the month. We were
Sometimes the motivation for taking the leap of faith into the life of entrepreneurship stems from personal experiences and the desire to improve something. That’s precisely what happened to Irene Barrera, the founder of Stay Lean With Irene. “I have always had a passion for fitness but what really inspired me to pursue a career
36-year-old Jeff Fenster is the founder and CEO of the revolutionary craft superfood chain, Everbowl, founded in 2016. Everbowl specializes in providing flavorful and affordable superfoods that are served in great portions through an ingenious model dubbed, “create your own” superfood bowls. In April 2019, the company was named among Top 40 Hottest Startups in
At 26, Ross Johnson runs two highly profitable businesses, generating 7 figures in revenue each. He built both from scratch — with no network, no outside funding, and no paid advertising. But only 2 years ago, he had 28 dollars to his name, thousands in debt, and a business that failed before it could get
Bio: Martin Moore is a Commercial/Lifestyle Photographer and Filmmaker based out of Milwaukee, WI, USA. Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Quote: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West Social: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Website So your story is pretty inspiring, tell us how you went from working
Guest Author: Ola Ayeni It’s no secret: The Silicon Prairie has a workforce problem. It isn’t just us, either. Employers across America can’t find enough qualified workers. With a historically low unemployment rate, qualified, talented workers aren’t just sitting in front of a screen browsing ZipRectuiter and CareerBuilder. This talent shortage hasn’t gone unnoticed by
Thanks to technology, the way consumers interact with products and services have changed tremendously in the past few years. Recent studies show that consumers now prefer shopping online and conduct research online for products or services before buying. This means effectively engaging consumers on digital platforms is key to the success of any business. One
For some, finding success in digital marketing is a feat that requires a formal education in business. For others, the idea of success is associated with dreaming big and keeping the feeling of hope alive. For David Thompson, success didn’t quite work in any of these ways. Instead, he believes in the power of action.
Unfortunately, childhood dreams are often just that – dreams. Most people never achieve their childhood dream let alone pursue it. Whether it be fear of failure, confusion, or lack of support most people never attempt to turn their dreams into a reality. Cody Neer is the rare exception. With a childhood dream of playing baseball
There tends to be a largely negative narrative about people who suffer from depression. Much of this notion has been believed due to stereotypes that understand depression as merely a little bit of sadness. The reality of depression, however, is that it is an illness that is often out of the individual’s control. Andrew Kroeze
As a now 29-year-old entrepreneur, Jason Brown presents the world his tops for achieving not only success but your dreams as well. These will help you understand his thought-process and make sure you also learn the differences that distinguish people like him from the others. Knowing that even you can raise yourself up and reach
I had the pleasure of interviewing and getting to know Sergio Bruna. As an entertainer, entrepreneur, published author, and motivational speaker, Sergio has a track record like no other. His years of experience and success in each of these fields gives him an unfair but earned advantage. “I’ve been involved in business and entertainment for
To be a successful and respected entrepreneur, you don’t necessarily have to do what others are doing. You can learn from their story, but it will do you much more good if you find your own road to success. That is exactly what Susie Carder did – she was inspired by achievers, but had to
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, although it caught up on me when I got kicked out of university at 21 years old. I was growing a nightclub events company on the side and the late nights meant I didn’t always
Can you tell me the story of your prior success, challenges, and major responsibilities? My greatest prior successes in life have all come from playing hockey. What started as a childhood dream eventually turned into an 18 year endeavor on the ice which included traveling the world playing with professionals and getting recruited by a
For children with illnesses or special needs, often the most important parts of childhood are missed out on; the fun and joy of just being a kid. Instead, they spend their days going through test after test, being poked and prodded by doctors. Hospital visits and treatments leave them scared and afraid. To give these
The Virgin group founder and billionaire entrepreneur shares how experience will disrupt the mortgage industry. Billionaire Richard Branson has entered the U.S. mortgage market investing in California based mortgage startup Loansnap. The timing couldn’t be better for Branson to enter as mortgage rates recently hit a 10-month and the company is fresh off raising an
As digital disruption continues to impact the entertainment landscape, marketers and business owners are constantly striving for rich, dynamic, and interactive content to engage their audience. The search for such content comes from myriad sources and creators. Surprisingly, an industry which was once ruled by experienced and seasoned professionals is now welcoming a host of
Rashid Ali Khan has been a sports person and has played Basketball as well as been a boxer at the National levels in India. While most 12-year-old are in school concentrating on getting higher scores, Rashid was playing in different cities every few days and earning medal after medal. By the time Rashid was 16,
Meet Lyle Hauser, visionary CEO of the Vantage Group, a South Florida-based private equity firm and specialized business consultancy geared toward fledgling companies. Lyle, a New York City native, inherited his business chops from his late father, Milt, who worked in television production, and makes use of the same creativity and people skills at Vantage,
Dominic Kalms, Founder and Chief Philanthropy Officer of GVNG, deeply understands the value of positive social impact and giving to those in need. GVNG, the tech company he started, allows individuals to instantly and easily create nonprofit projects for causes they are passionate about, eliminating the piles of paperwork, hefty price tag, and lengthy amount
Premium office space is desired by any professional who wants to make an impression on the business community. In many places around the country, planting yourself in the middle of the business district is not going to cost an arm and a leg. However, the cost for premium office space in New York City is
Failure is an action, not an identity. Failing is something that happens to you, it’s not something that you are. – Lansana Koroma Lansana Koroma is a 20-year-old Brand Consultant, Rapper, and Marketer He has had a lot of experiences over the course of his life that he has enjoyed. Now, he has huge plans
As time continues we will see social media become more relevant in today’s society. Even right this very moment there is an epidemic of people addicted to social media, or just their phones in general. Why? Because it eliminates the worry of insecurities, or mistakes of real human interaction. Social media has created a gateway
Meet Joel Landau, co-founder and CEO of The Allure Group, a network of six eldercare facilities in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Joel is an entrepreneur and healthcare innovator. As a person who has patients’ holistic well-being foremost in mind, he has crafted Allure accordingly, making his facilities not just nursing homes but rehab centers, equipped with
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to reach levels of success, that others could only imagine? It’s because they have an unfair advantage, they have mentors who have already had success, and are helping guide them on their journey. It is after all easier to learn from someone else not to touch a
Let’s face it, we are often required to work beyond our capacities at our workplaces. While all of us have different capabilities of handling work pressure at our offices, most of us might experience burnout and get exhausted with the constant work pressure. So most of us prefer to work according to our capacity and
As a business owner, it’s important to understand that your employees are the lifeblood of your business. The entire success of your company rests on how qualified and motivated your employees are, so it’s unsurprising that many businesses have a rigorous recruitment process to ensure quality staff. One of the biggest challenges faced by recruiters
Rick DeStefane is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Reliant Care Group LLC., a network of long-term, skilled nursing facilities in the Midwest
Fintech continues to gain momentum. There is no greater evidence of this than the fact that some $57.9 billion was invested in fintech in the first six months of 2018. That exceeds the amount for all of 2017, and puts this year on pace to eclipse 2015, the top year for fintech funding. Much of
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? We started out with viral marketing during the digg.com days, pre-2012. Our stories hitting their front-page was a habit almost every week, sometimes multiple times in a week, until they incinerated their own site to dust. That wasn’t such a big shock on
As the world of commerce continues to change, 2019 promises to see even more transformation to come. One of the biggest changes to come, though, is expected to come within the business to business, or B2B, industry. As businesses continue to utilize the skills of those around them, how you target these people will become
“It is insane to risk losing what you already have in order to make what you don’t need.” -Warren Buffet Anthony Pellegrino is the principal, owner, and driving force behind Goldstone Financial Group. Pellegrino founded the firm in 2000; under his guidance, it grew into one of Chicago’s leading providers of retirement and investment planning
Robotics have come a long way in recent years thanks to advancements in machine learning and AI.
This May, Fenox Venture Capital will hand a $1M prize to the winner of the Start Up World Cup, one of the top global startup competitions.
Success does not come easy to those who harbor it, and if anyone knows this to be true, it’s Erin Pande. Erin, who has studied and found herself involved in the wellness industry since 1997, locates her passion in her efforts to educate entrepreneurs about their own bodies so that they can in turn make
