“Direct sales is the best way to grow a business”- Christian Axios
Christian Axios left college to pursue renewable energy in Northern California and explains why direct sales drives growth at his solar company HiGrade Energy.
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“Hope, Strength and Courage. The 3 words that took me from rags to riches.”- With Josue Pena
Josue Pena, an engineer from the Dominican Republic, shares how Instagram marketing took his business from a $2K loan to over 6 figures a month.
Great Tips and Lessons from Zachary Dempsey
Zachary Dempsey, from Vancouver, Canada, started Slogan Social in high school and grew the passion project into a multi-million dollar business.
Connecting with Bloggers in your Industry at Scale
A four-step guide to connecting with bloggers in your industry at scale: find blogs, scrape data, get contact info and turn them into buddies.
Silatech CEO to Speak at UN Counter-Terrorism Event
Silatech CEO Sabah I. Al Haidoos explains how the nonprofit connects young people in 16 Arab countries with jobs and resources to build their own enterprises.
“The War of Art” Summary
A summary of Steven Pressfield's The War of Art and its lessons on winning the internal battle against Resistance so you can do your creative work.
Aimee Tariq’s Back Story
After a mysterious heart illness ended her plan to become a doctor, Aimee Tariq built an online business and became an advocate for toxin-free living.
From Champion Debater to Mr. World- The Untold Story of Frankie Cena
Frankie Cena, CEO of Fostering Debate Talent Academy, shares his path from champion debater to representing Canada at Mr. World and hosting Miss World.
Half Rebel, Half Nerd- The Karla Singson Way
Karla Singson runs an events and PR company that has led campaigns for over 100 brands like Sony and BMW, plus a flower shop and online businesses.
Could FIPSI Be the World’s First True Flying Car?
Bogdan Radu, founder of FIPSI, explains the idea behind the Flying Innovative Personnel Space Icon, a vehicle he set out to make unstoppable.
Inside and Outside of the Ring With Former WWE Wrestler Dylan Bostic
Pro wrestler and entrepreneur Dylan Bostic, who wrestled on WWE Smackdown in 2012, talks about building his own brand inside and outside the ring.
How Cheryl Conner’s Forbes Column Drives Her Business
Cheryl Conner, founder of SnappConner PR, shares how writing her Forbes column built her personal brand and led to keynotes, webinars and a book.
How Snacktops Is Making It Easier To Consume Our Favorite Food And Beverages On The Go
Snacktops CEO Jeff Engel, a former Navy SEAL who worked at IBM, explains how the company makes it easier to consume favorite foods and beverages on the go.
Wisdom from Russell Whitney, the Guru’s Guru
Russell Whitney, a best-selling author and leader in real estate investment and financial training, shares how he started at the bottom of his father's company.
How to promote and grow your business in the early days- The Jourdain Bell Way
Jourdain Bell, known as a basketball player, shares how he promoted and grew Beast Media in the early days through manual outreach and word of mouth.
Does Amazon Care About its Own Seller Requirements?
An examination of Amazon's NSF/ANSI-42 rule for refrigerator water filters, and why sellers lacking system performance certification still appear.
World Renown Fashion Designer Ibrahim Al-Haidos Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey
Ibrahim Al-Haidos, a University of Liverpool graduate, went from engineering at Qatar Foundation to founding Fursan, a luxury handbag brand.
5 Inspiring Ideas for Entrepreneurs to Keep Your Spirits High
Five practices to help entrepreneurs keep their spirits high when things go wrong, from treating each day as a fresh start to following a healthy lifestyle.
Picturing Success With One Of The Photography Industry’s Top Influencers: Matt Sweetwood
Photography industry influencer Matt Sweetwood shares his path from running a camera superstore to CEO, speaker, author and Lumix brand ambassador.
5 Ways To Be Entrepreneurial While You’re Still In College
Five ways to be entrepreneurial while still in college, from using campus resources and taking the right classes to putting yourself out there as a brand.
How a Millennial from Gensan Built a Million Dollar Company
Ralph Layco, a 29 year old Filipino serial entrepreneur, co-founded SAM Holdings with his sister and built personal care brands like Macho Mucho Salon For Men.
Seeking Discomfort with Matt Dajer from Yes Theory
Matt Dajer explains how he and three friends started Yes Theory, which creates videos and experiences about seeking discomfort and saying yes to new things.
From Advrsity to Entrepreneurship–Inspiring Future Lady Bosses
Alexa Carlin, founder of the Women Empower Expo and the Hello Perfect blog, built a platform to help women entrepreneurs find support and funding.
From VaynerMedia To Beyond Influential- The Brittany Hoffman Way
Brittany Hoffman went from lawyer to VaynerMedia to Beyond Influential. The personal branding consultant on building an audience that actually lasts.
Top 5 Trends Shaping the Health Insurance Market
The top 5 trends shaping the health insurance market, from big data becoming an intrinsic part of health insurance to newer coverage options.
Best Instagram ideas every e-commerce should adapt to succeed.
Instagram marketing ideas for e-commerce brands, from lifestyle photo collections and reposting customer photos to behind-the-scenes posts and contests.
This Entrepreneur Wants Everyone to Eat Responsibly–and Developed the App to Do That.
Vanessa Ferragut founded Greenease, an app that helps people find restaurants, cafes and grocers that source from local and sustainable farms.
How Jordan Steen Separated His Business from the Competition with YouTube Marketing
Jordan Steen, creator and CEO of Cereal Entrepreneur Academy in Atlanta, explains how YouTube marketing set his business apart from the competition.
This MMA Champion uses his fighting values to close business deals and grow his businesses
MMA champion and best selling author Paul Halme shares how his Armory, Accelerator and Combat Business Mastermind programs help clients grow their schools.
How Jason Berkowitz Went From Hustling Personal Trainer To Digital Marketing Expert
Jason Berkowitz, founder of New York City digital marketing firms Break The Web and SEO Services New York, shares how he went from personal trainer to marketer.
How Brenden Tieger Used Social Media to Expand His Business Internationally
Brenden Tieger, a marketer from San Clemente, shares how he used Facebook and social media to grow his Enagic business and expand it into Australia.
4 Methods Young Entrepreneurs Should Use to Finance Their Business Ideas
Four methods young entrepreneurs can use to finance their business ideas when bank loans and collateral are hard to get, starting with finding a partner.
Do you have what it takes to be a millionaire? Read this and find out.
Dan Lok came to Canada at 14, failed at 13 businesses and ended up $150,000 in debt before a mentor helped him turn things around and grow his income.
How to do PR and get Featured on Forbes
How to do your own PR and get featured on Forbes, TechCrunch and other top publications, starting with finding what makes your product stand out.
“Senator, We Run Ads.” – Facebook’s Scandal and What It Means For Advertisers
What the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Zuckerberg's hearing before Congress mean for Facebook advertisers, and why the fallout is largely a PR game.
How Dennis Yu and Logan Young Create Jobs For Young Adults With Their Marketing Agency
Dennis Yu and Logan Young explain how their marketing agency BlitzMetrics funds its core mission of creating jobs and mentorship for young adults.
Three Childhood Friends Created The World’s First Four-Way Volleyball Game
Childhood friends Michael, Chris and Greg from Connecticut explain how they created CROSSNET, the world's first four-way volleyball game.
Tips For Keeping Your Current Employees On Track
Strategies for keeping a sales team on track, from staying results-oriented when tracking progress to refocusing distracted employees.
How Nick Filchy Built An Instagram Empire And Did It Fast
Nick Filchy, a 20 year old entrepreneur from New Jersey, built a set of Instagram pages with 1.3 million followers, starting with Bangerbuddy.
Kevin Harrington Joins Startup to bring Blockchain to Entrepreneurship
Kevin Harrington, the original shark from Shark Tank and pioneer of As Seen on TV, joins Pitch Investors Live to help entrepreneurs get their ideas funded.
Are You Tough Enough for Business? 5 Reasons Mental Resilience is Needed for Business Success
Five reasons mental resilience matters for entrepreneurs, from challenging norms and a winner mentality to character building and improved performance.
4 Tricks for Fast and Effective Decision Making
Four tricks for making fast and effective decisions, starting with mental models and first principles thinking, so you avoid wasted time and backtracking.
How This 21 Year Old Started The Largest Jersey Company in North America
Sean Kelly started Jersey Champs in his Rutgers University dorm room and grew it with influencers and ads, making custom jerseys for names like Mark Cuban.
How to Install WordPress on Godaddy [Free and Quick Guide]
A free, quick step-by-step guide to installing WordPress on Godaddy, plus why WordPress is a versatile choice for your blog or business website.
How to land more speaking engagements
Tips to help you land more speaking engagements, from building a blog that showcases your expertise to speaking for free to gain experience.
The Article I Wish I Read Before Hiring
Hiring rules for first-time founders after reaching product market fit, starting with the most important one: always hire for values and culture.
CEO Massive PR Brook Zimmatore: Lessons on Online Reputation Management
Brook Zimmatore, CEO of Massive PR, shares lessons on online reputation management and how companies can protect themselves from online attacks.
MEET THE DIGITAL STRATEGIST THAT BECAME LIVING PROOF OF HIS OWN CONCEPTS
Devan Anderson, known as DevanOnDeck, is an Oakland digital marketing strategist, art director and co-founder of MyClo Company who shares social media tips.