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Not another list of classics you already know about. These 7 productivity books solve the actual problems founders face: context-switching, priority creep, procrastination, and building systems that survive a team.
Most sales books assume you have a sales team. These 6 don't. They cover what founders actually need: closing your first deals, running better discovery, building outbound pipeline, and eventually transitioning out of day-to-day selling.
Profit First fixes how you allocate cash. These 5 books fix the harder problems around it — what to charge, which clients to keep, and how to actually read your numbers.
The financial benchmarks, legal steps, and transition plan every founder needs before quitting their day job. A practical guide for 2026.
The complete founder guide to launching a profitable consulting practice in 2026 — how to pick your niche, price your services, land your first clients without cold outreach, and build a practice that scales.
The complete founder guide to building a pitch deck investors actually read — the 10 slides that matter, what's changed in 2026, and the mistakes that kill deals before you get a second meeting.
Paid newsletters are generating more revenue per subscriber than any other digital media format. Here's the complete guide to picking your niche, building your audience, and monetizing — without a platform or existing following.
The complete founder guide to launching a profitable micro-SaaS in 2026 — from finding a problem worth solving, to building your MVP with AI coding tools, to landing your first 10 paying customers.
Alejandro Rioja, founder of Austin pickleball facility Pickleland, is building Courtlines — a club operating system with an AI advisor that runs the business alongside its operator, not just for it.
Pickleland founder Alejandro Rioja built The Court Scout, a verified directory of pickleball, padel, tennis, and badminton courts kept current by AI agents that re-check every listing weekly instead of scraping it once.
Most startups fail not from poor execution but because nobody wanted what they built. Here's the proven framework to test demand, talk to real customers, and find product-market fit before you write a single line of code.
Every founder negotiates constantly — hiring, fundraising, pricing, partnerships. These 5 negotiation books give you the specific tools for each type of deal you'll face building a company.
29.8M Americans are already solopreneurs. Choose a business model, price your work, build your AI-powered stack, and reach profitability on your own.
Skip the recycled lists. These 7 business books solve specific, painful founder problems — from pricing and negotiation to leadership, habits, and knowing when to exit.
You can grow revenue every quarter and still run out of cash. The Profit First method flips the accounting formula so profit is a habit, not a hope.
How real founders deploy AI agents in 2026 to cut headcount cost, automate ops, and lift revenue-per-employee — the workflows and guardrails that work.
A practical playbook for building a $10M consumer brand with no app or software: product, margins, distribution, retention, and the channels that scale in 2026.
The exact 2026 playbook to reach $1M ARR in B2B SaaS: pricing, ICP, GTM motion, sales math, and the metrics investors actually check before they wire.
We sat down with Nick Riley, owner of Austin's Driftwood Builders Roofing, on craftsmanship, clear communication, and earning homeowner trust across Central Texas.
Careers are often described as climbs. Titles rise, authority expands, visibility increases. That framing misses how responsibility actually grows in serious professional environments. Responsibility does not arrive all at once, and it is rarely granted on promise alone. It accumulates. Danny Pouladian’s career reflects this quieter reality. His professional standing has been shaped by a
Business success often stems from a blend of vision, strategic decision-making, and a constant focus on continuous growth. Anantharaj Appanan implemented this formula and transitioned from a legal scholar to a successful entrepreneur in telecommunications, business process outsourcing (BPO), and technology. His career reflects discipline, adaptability, and a keen understanding of market trends, making him
Aleksandar Saša Trajkovski is a prominent figure in Macedonian literature, renowned for his roles as a poet, translator, and influencer within the literary community. His unique contributions have reformed the contemporary literary sector of North Macedonia and have facilitated cultural exchanges. Trajkovski’s writing journey began during his university years, a period that ignited his passion
For many years, sunglasses have been a crucial tool for keeping UV rays at bay. Demand for them continues to grow across the globe for that reason, but nowadays, people are looking for more than just sun protection. Today, shades are seen as a modern lifestyle accessory and fashion statement, and more people are searching
Hey Nathan, I’m very happy to have you here today. What experiences growing up shaped you into the entrepreneur you are today? When I was younger, when I was in high school, my mom got me internship with the Errins Corporation which is kinda like a rental center. I got to learn firsthand under the
It is currently the most critical decade for the planet, and we all need to take some action. We are all human, and we all have the same basic needs. We might have different aspirations, but we have the same need to live on a planet that is free of garbage and pollution in order
At the time, when others were daydreaming about achievements out in the bush, Abdullah Jayed had already built a global Fintech business group, working with hundreds of professionals to create a revolutionary change in the retail trading industry. In recent years, proprietary trading firms have become a sensational phenomenon due to their undoubted popularity in
Kasey Stinson is an entrepreneur from California. Since he offers a variety of business services, his career currently revolves around business consulting. Having worked as a highly sought after tax professional in Los Angeles for over a decade, his business and finance skills have been refined. He is also highly involved in developing media properties
Every individual has the potential to achieve greatness. With their knowledge and expertise, humans can transform the world around them. This implies that every person is a genius but only needs little polishing to bring out their best qualities. This intrinsic quality of a person is nurtured by proper education and good institutes. They assist
If you’re new to the world of real estate, you may have heard the term “nnn property” but not know what it means. In this article, we’ll explain what nnn properties are and how they work. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of investing in nnn properties for sale, so you can decide if
Pennsylvania is a great place to start a business. It’s America’s heartland, and many excellent companies began there. Pittsburgh still produces ketchup at the Heinz facility, and you can find Aramark and Comcast there. If you want to start a Pennsylvania business, you’ll need a few different things. We’ll talk about some of them right
For small businesses, shipping and fulfillment can also be major expenses and challenges. This is especially true when a business doesn’t have an automated fulfillment platform it can rely on. If smaller organizations want to think about shipping internationally, the challenges can become even greater. At the same time, not doing so can leave you
Sometimes there are people in life that much isn’t expected from. From failing early on or not meeting the standards of traditional “success,” these individuals may actually have incredible potential that hasn’t been unlocked. Jimmy Bennett is one of those people. Jimmy is a thriving serial entrepreneur and the founder of Simply Success Academy. He
AM/FM still owns most sports-audio time, but podcasts and video are eating discovery. Here's the 2026 data and what it means for fans, media, and brands.
Ever wondered why singing is such a strong social bonding tool? Most of us are exposed to music from the time we are born, often through lullabies, and throughout our lives, from graduations to weddings to funerals. Something about music seems to bring people closer together and help communities unite. There’s no denying that humans
When we launched Future Sharks we envisioned it to be a place where entrepreneurs could find useful information regarding starting a business, growing social media accounts, and reading about the stories behind the people that are doing it. To get one step closer to that mission, we decided to open up our contributor section so that
“Every moment of your life is a second chance.” – Rick Price Everyone on this planet is narrating a unique story about who they are and what they can achieve in life. The stories people tell can be nostalgic and reminders of the pain they might have experienced in the past. Still, they can also
At the end of the day, the financials are most important for the vast majority of businesses. A well-run company should have a financial plan, and there are several strategies for developing your business’ financial goals. Consult the Owners Things will be different if you work for a massive publicly traded company versus a small
If there is one thing entrepreneurs have in common, it’s that they are all willing to try. The entrepreneurial mind gravitates towards ideas, creativity, and a will to turn an idea into an enterprise. Andrew Duplessie has these qualities in spades. “It’s tough to summarize my journey as an entrepreneur. All I can say for
Toronto-based company Ayurcann Holdings Corp. continues to dominate the Canadian cannabis industry by showing an increase in revenues more than ten-fold. Ayurcann’s fiscal year ended on June 30, where the company reported an increase in revenue valuing over seven-million dollars. That’s 1,149 percent over their 2020 fiscal year. The company has reported substantial
AI campaigns, retail media, CTV, the cookie reversal, and the measurement reckoning. The 8 digital advertising trends that decide where your 2026 budget goes.
Is now a good time to invest in housing? According to real estate expert Gary Nash, it depends. “Residential real estate activity will depend a lot on local market conditions. Most major cities nationwide saw a general decline in real estate activity at the beginning of the year. But there will be other areas–likely those
“Wise musicians are those who play what they can master.” – Duke Ellington Music has been food for the soul for time immemorial. It is one of those art forms where the artist can connect with the audience without even speaking directly to them. Over the last few years, the music industry has experienced insane
Vacations are exciting and many individuals love to travel in their free time. Carmen Edelson turned her love of travel into a thriving travel blog, Carmen’s Luxury Travel. On her blog, Carmen shares reviews of travel destinations. Carmen’s Luxury Travel stands apart from other travel blogs. Unlike other blogs that focus on budget-friendly trips
Brain Ngo has over 10 years of experience in Real Estate working in South Brooklyn and Staten Island. Now, he has a large media presence where he explains what he does through videos and posts. To better understand what it’s like to work in real estate and what it takes to be successful, Brian explains
Aaron Rian is an American Business Professional and Active investor based out of Portland, Oregon. In Aarons impressive career, he has successfully grew a company to a 100 million valuation and exited, sold billions of dollars real estate and trained and employed thousands of professionals. Starting out his career as a real estate developer Aaron
Bradley Drake is the founder of Lux Watch Supply, a company based in the United Kingdom that has spent the last few years putting high-end luxury timepieces on the wrists of his clients for less than 1% of their retail cost. Sounds too good to be true? Bradley has revolutionized the premium raffle sector, meaning
Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse, or rather it is now more openly diverse, as more companies strive to provide an inclusive and safe workplace for employees, regardless of their se-xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race or social background. Fulfilling the human right for individuals to feel supported and equal, has been proven to result
Samuel Leeds is one of the UK’s most renowned property developers and entrepreneurs who has been making six-figures on big property deals and has a hundred million pounds worth of property development deals in the pipeline. His company “Property Investors” was founded mainly to train people on property investing and has some intensive courses and
It takes a certain amount of determination and drive to make your passions and dreams a reality. When starting ACI Dynamix, Bryce Atkas had his faith and determination behind him, and now sees himself operating one of the busiest auto body shops on the east coast. Offering full-service auto work, Bryce Atkas has built his
Wayne Zhou is one of the brilliant minds behind Prospes Real Estate Corps and began his real estate career by helping his family manage properties in Queens and Brooklyn. With a degree in Accounting, Business, and Finance from Baruch College coupled with over 4 years of hands-on experience in his family-owned business, making the transition
Jason Alvarez-Cohen is a name that people should begin to get used to hearing. With the start of his own business, Popl, Jason Alvarez-Cohen is someone that many people want to be like. Jason completed his studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, after growing up in Berkeley, California. He grew interested in the
For most people, a time will come when they’re expected to choose between employment and entrepreneurship. While the majority of young adults who find themselves in that situation will go the employment route, some few outliers will opt for entrepreneurship and wealth creation. Entrepreneurship will always be the more difficult and torrid path to take,
While setting a goal, you may find yourself looking for signs that you have succeeded through other people’s achievements. Co-founders Ada Hu and Eva Jiang of NU Media begs to differ and offers a fresh perspective on this. They believe that success is personal and specific to each individual in varying ways. For them, it’s
In our fast-moving world, life-changing innovations are being introduced daily. One such innovation in the bathroom, is coming quick and with positive customer feedback. This is from the multi-million dollar Australian company – Bath Box – founded by Aussie entrepreneurs Ashton Jude, Hannah Pereira, and Kim Pereira. Together, they bring the experience of “true comfort”
Digital marketing is considered cost-effective and measurable for businesses who want to increase their target audience. But to achieve this enormous goal in the best way possible, it is important to have the right person/agency backing you. For the past few years, Patrick Sargis has been working as a full-stack digital marketer and has changed
Through his entrepreneurial spirit and uniqueness in business, James Neilson-Watt has positioned himself at the forefront of the healthcare business niche. There are a few people in this world who believe in following set rules in life, while there are some others who believe in going with the flow, learning things each day as
Nothing is as scary as a career change, because in reality, it is like a change of professional identity, which involves going back to start from scratch, coupled with the fac3t that there are no guarantees involved. A career change is a dreaded topic for many, and there is a huge chunk of people who
Laura Lang is a Senior Mortgage Banker and Sales Team Leader at Cardinal Financial Company in New Jersey. Out of the office, she is a wife, mother, friend and Chester, New Jersey homeowner. Oftentimes reminding herself that it is really possible to have it all! In an industry that is flooded with men, Laura is
Traditionalism and futurism can co-exist in harmony. In fact, both remain necessary to effectively introduce new talent, content, and brands to the marketplace. By leveraging tried-and-true business philosophies and best practices, yet implementing strategy through modern platforms, an artist gets a shot at a much longer window in the spotlight than the 15-60 seconds afforded
Stefan Katanic is a 28-year old savvy entrepreneur from Toronto who likes to help pave the way forward for others. He started out as an entrepreneur by helping agencies scale over millions of dollars in revenue, and today operates Veza Digital, a premier white-label marketing agency. Stefan is a part of Forbes Agency Council and
At Future Sharks, our goal is to give you useful, actionable insights from some of the brightest minds in business and entrepreneurship. Much of our mission comes from the basic fact that it is often difficult to identify which advice to take to heart, or if the person giving it is a credible source. The
To begin with, it needs to be clearly stated that Arturo Knight thinks every music artist should become a business person/entrepreneur. Being one himself, he knows exactly what it is and how it feels to merge these two and he has done that super-well. According to Knight, entrepreneurship and music have similar objectives. Music is
When it comes to skincare, the need to achieve in-depth knowledge to put together a perfect daily routine is essential. Tatiana Cutelli, Face Coach and facial skin expert, with over 20 years of experience in the field, is well aware of that. That’s why she decided to create The Face Bible, the first online course
Lil Conscious’ life story has truly inspired many other lives who wish to make it huge in America’s vast musical field. Isn’t it amazing to know and learn about all those people who work with a clear aim in mind and that is to not only excel in their chosen fields but also create
Not everyone has suffered a major loss during the pandemic. For many, particularly entrepreneurs focused on making a name for themselves leveraging social media, the pandemic has only served to propel them to the next phase of their careers. One of the platforms that has seen the greatest surge in engagement is YouTube, with viewership,
Good Girl Mafia founder Diana Perkovic not only talks the talk, but she walks it as well. Women supporting women is something she has made into a life mission. As someone who struggled to find support on her own growth and empowerment journey, she has decided to create a way for other women to have
Every business has the tendency to grow if you are passionate about what you are doing. Huff & Puff Burger is a typical example that success can be achieved in a short time if you are focusing on your goals. Huff & Puff Burger is a concept that began in 2016 with one location. Today,
Lending a helping hand to the local businesses, Nick Ponte has created two online directory websites – Hawaii Thrive and We Deliver Maui. The former helps people to find local island businesses offering services and products in their area and the latter offers a similar service for searching for Maui restaurants. The main purpose behind
The late American industrialist Henry Ford said that “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.” The founder of Ford Motor Company (currently ranked No. 12 on America’s Fortune 500) suggested that a company must serve customers and stakeholders well to be a good business and do good for society. OnBuy.com is
Aside from rates that are within budget, graphic design services provide immediate designs with excellent quality. There are many design companies available, but let’s check out Penji today! In review, we will see what they are and what their company is offering. Good graphic designs are essential for business success since they play a role
Success is not a one fits all formula. However, history has shown that many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs have adapted similar habits and systems. According to entrepreneur Ali El Gamrini, founder of 4 extremely successful companies, his success was the direct result of investing in himself, building strong relationships, thinking long term, and
This past year has been the downfall for millions of people and businesses. Fortunately, for Nick Scolaro, this young and hungry entrepreneur utilized his free time and began a startup media agency that has risen far above competition and even surprised his predecessors. Despite dropping out of college due to a lack of finances, The
Everyone wishes to be successful, but not many put in the effort to be successful. Lotanna Ezeike is not one of those people. The 23-year-old Londoner spent his days and nights working on his app – XPO and now he’s a leading force in the creator economy. Lotanna’s app XPO helps smaller creators get paid
One of the critical factors that directly influence your business’ success is how you handle your financial management. There is, at times, an overwhelming amount of decisions that have to be made to keep your business to an excellent professional level. One of those decisions is how to choose the right business accounting software that
Next to food and water, having a place to call home is the most basic necessity we all need to survive. This need is mirrored in financial value as real estate and housing projects are among the most consistently lucrative investments one can make. Nothing is bulletproof however, and conditions can change for the worse
Byron Johnson – A Boss Worth Following Byron Johnson has been successfully building teams and scaling businesses in the insurance, construction, and commercial real estate investing industries since 2008. Leaders like Byron Johnson are not born, but made. Leadership is something that you are taught or you learn through experience. It’s as much
No matter how successful you become in life, if you grow up from humble beginnings it sticks with you. Experiencing struggles early in life is a foundation that keeps you humble and grounded — and it also makes you generous with your gifts later in life. This is the case with Yad Senapathy, a globally
Charisse Yu is a former TV reporter turned food blogger who has struck gold by delivering unique videos showcasing her delicious recipes. Her stop motion style has become something her loyal fans cannot wait to see. As a food blogger, Charisse has had to differentiate herself from the sea of food bloggers out there today.
If you’re a gamer, then you’ve probably heard of Mercurial Mouse. This famous nerd girl celebrity is known for her incredible cosplay and cute style, as well as being an avid gamer. She is close to reaching a million followers on Instagram and has also branched out onto Twitch, TikTok, and YouTube. This Australian Instagram
4Ever Young is an anti-aging solutions company that was founded by Carlton Washington and Deniz Duygulu. Stemming from aspirations to help people make the most of their body and live better, healthier and more fulfilling lives, Carlton and Deniz founded 4Ever Young Anti Aging Solutions to accomplish that goal. Currently, with 7 locations in the
Joshua Brian Newman is an entrepreneur who has turned his dreams into a reality with hard work and perseverance. Some of his biggest accomplishments are sales over 500,000 per month, getting his company Empire Wellness featured in high times magazine, working with celebrities and influencers on marketing campaigns, and turning one of his passions into
Jeff Hill is a parent, and he and his wife made a conscious decision to ensure their household stayed healthy. A devotion to whole foods, plentiful portion sizes of fruits and vegetables, daily vitamin intake, and teaching their two young boys all about the importance of making healthy and nutritious choices. But, despite their focus
Being independent can be one of the more challenging tasks while navigating through the business world – even more so in the entertainment industry. “It takes dedication, patience, and perseverance,” Bobby Dee said. This is the type of dedication, patience, and perseverance that Bobby Dee has put into his 33 years as founder of Bobby
The next largest disruption to the App Store is here in the form of an extremely innovative delivery app called DeliverEnd. DeliverEnd is on a mission to making transactions through online marketplaces like Craigslist & Facebook Marketplace safe. You see, there are over 800 million users on Facebook that actively utilize the Facebook Marketplace and
A practical 2026 guide to writing business emails that get read and answered — clarity, subject lines, tone, CTAs, smart AI use, etiquette, and deliverability.
Garrett Bair has always had an affinity for athletics and fitness, and grew up with the hopes of attending college to play football. He would go on to attend The Ohio State University, but his football dreams took a back seat as majoring in pre-law had him devote all of his attention to his studies.
When Moses Mandelbaum started his company True Outliers, he understood his product would not appeal to everyone, but that is the very ideal that sets the company apart from others. After exceeding expectations and selling out of the luxury mink-lined parkas within the first year, Moses knows he is onto something special. He is building
David Albanese has ventured into numerous areas around the business world. Gaining fourteen years of experience within the real estate industry, David sought to discover a different passion to yield clear financial reward. Though the entrepreneurial field evokes fear in the beginning stages, David persevered to sustain the faith he held towards his dreams of
SEO still drives revenue in 2026 — if you adapt to AI Overviews, search intent, and E-E-A-T. Here's how to turn search traffic into actual sales.
Sergej Heck’s journey to success isn’t your typical story. His background was familiar enough: He graduated from high school, undertook an apprenticeship, and became an engineer for a large automobile company. He made good money but felt unhappy with his career. He didn’t want to answer to a boss or be bound to any particular
He started, struggled and now is finding his way to grow his agency to stand above. With a vision that may exceed normal comprehension, Matt Palmquist, is finding more ways to stand out creatively and not just physically. A man is what he grows up to be, so how were the younger years? Growing up
Grant Cardone is an international sales expert, business innovator, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. His books include If You’re Not First, You’re Last, Sell or Be Sold, and The 10X Rule. His latest book, Be Obsessed or Be Average, is due for release later this month. Grant is the creator of the Grant Cardone Sales
Today millions of people know Frederick Hutson as the business maverick who is at the helm of a communications solutions company with an immense global reach. But there is a story behind this amazing success. And that story is full of inspiration and priceless life lessons. The story begins in Brooklyn New York, where Hutson
Christopher Walker discovered he had a passion for medicine and the human body in his teens. However, his passion was truly ignited when he doctors discovered he had a tumor in his brain. He decided that he would not go the normal treatment route and instead, worked on healing himself through other methods. “I’ve always
Divorce and the break up of families can leave a lot of people in a difficult situation. On top of the emotional trauma it can bring to people, it often comes with financial problems for people on one end of the family. This was the case for Matthew Ferrarini and his mother after a divorce
Trey Ketcham is an entrepreneur who founded his own sales and marketing business called Peak Performance Development. His company is a dedicated affiliate of CUTCO, the world’s finest cutlery. The products are American Made and Forever Guaranteed. Their representatives are a varied and fun-loving group of talented individuals who embody excellence and share a passion
Cosmina Esanu was born and raised in Romania, Europe. She is a lash artist, trainer, licensed esthetician, YouTuber and Podcast Host. Eyes are the window to the soul and Cosmina makes them look and feel much better thanks to the technique she uses in applying eyelash extensions. Cosmina’s love for lashes is based on her
Michael Walding is a businessman who started his career as a bodybuilder at the age of 19 and became a professional at 25. By the time he was 30, he was making seven figures capitalizing off the discipline he built up over years combined with the flourishing E-commerce market . Today, Michael runs one of Amazon’s fastest-growing consulting
Grit and luck is what got Alex Saenz far in life. Real estate is a hard industry for many people to reach success, but Alex was able to persevere through. Starting from pushing grocery carts and living in a trailer park, Alex knew that he wanted more from life. This motivation helped push him to
Melanie Dupuis and her husband are a real estate investing team like no other. She and her husband, Dave, made a name for themselves in the industry and are unique in the fact that they do not have any joint ventures; all of their properties are only owned by the couple. “We do everything as
Joshua Crisp is an Amazon expert and seller, as well as a real estate investor. He also has an accomplished online education company and a software company. But he wasn’t always the figure of success that he is today! He started out as a high school dropout making minimum wage of $7.25 an hour hand
Tony Robbins explains how all humans share the same 6 humans needs, and how to change your mindset to become truly successful, fulfilled and happy. Watch this interview with Tony Robbins and Tom Biyelou. Here’s the transcript of the Tony Robbins Interview: In people’s lives… there’s only maybe half dozen, 7-8 categories that really matter.
Aaron Ware started as an electrician when he was eleven years old, working in his stepfather’s electric company. He dropped out of high school, not completing the eleventh grade. Ware worked in mining and construction for years, and being observant, he noticed men twice his age who were depressed, earning so much with little to
Gus Dahleh is a successful real estate investor amassing over 50 million in real estate assets. He has taken his years of experience and put together this step by step guide to help you begin building your successful commercial real estate portfolio. You are never too young to start The first thing Gus Dahleh recommends
Credit scores can determine the next big decisions you make in your life. Depending on how good or bad your score is, you will get to live in the house of your dreams or not, or drive the car that your family needs or not. This is why the work of people like Tre Davis
A no-fluff breakdown of real 2026 podcast production costs — gear tiers, software, editing, hosting, and what branded shows actually pay per episode.
If you worked for the eleventh best restaurant in the world, would you give it all up to start another business? This is what Josh Roelofs did when he and his brother started their own business in their hometown. Though a chef’s way of life has many benefits, Josh wanted something different for his career.
To say that things are changing rapidly is an understatement. Everyday, various catalysts change the way people view their surroundings, react to things, and live their lives. Driven mainly by easy access to information, especially those on social media, the fast-paced transformation that our world is going through has given rise to a new kind
K-pop is one of these genres that’s broadly known and easy to identify, but quite tricky to define. Technically, its definition allows for a blend of just about any ‘conventional’ styles, from classical to electronic, in any quantities. At the heart of it, though, most people think of K-pop as South Korea’s take on Western
Everything starts with a dream. Geri Corosteni is a Singer. youth who knew deep in his heart that one day he’d take off in music. Back when he was 13, after a flurry of singing competitions and recitals, Geri joined the Fole Publishing, further polishing his skills. He eventually set off on his own and
Wait what? Tell me about what you’re shutting down? And why? Marc Angelo Coppola: For years I have used the guise of running a marketing agency as an economic engine for me to learn what it takes to build a real movement but now that I have learnt so much about how storytelling is done
Often, the main message of writers and motivational speakers revolves around the idea of self-improvement. We’re supposed to review our life and identify our problem areas, ranging from the internal ones, like self-esteem, to external issues such as unstable finances or dysfunctional family life. We learn that sources of stress are most often to blame
YouTube has millions of content creators, but only few have been able to stand out the way Ralph Smart has been able to. The founder and creator of the channel Infinite Waters (Deep Diving), Ralph has amassed a huge following, catapulting himself among the ranks of the most successful YouTubers. His amazing achievements include being
Tom Shvadron is a construction entrepreneur based in Los Angeles California emphasizing collaboration, teamwork and efficiency. He is also the Owner of Levelworks Construct & Renovate inc. Today, we dive a bit more into his story. City where you’re from: Los Angeles California Favorite quote: The road to success is always under construction. Social accounts:
In this day and age, HR professionals have become workforce advisors. As their roles continue to evolve it’s more important than ever to keep a pulse on the industry. Today, we had the distinct please of chatting with HR industry expert and executive, Adam McCoy, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR. 1) Can you start by telling
It’s 2020, and the entrepreneur pool is only getting bigger. There is so much interest in starting a new business, as well as side hustlers taking their once part-time gigs to new full-time heights with their own brands. With so much shuffle going on in the business world, it’s hard to know what advice to
Although the technology in self-driving trucks is in its early stages of development, breakthroughs have become increasingly recurrent. Self-driving highway stunts from companies in the self-driving truck industry were reported recently through mainstream media. Plus.ai recently debuted its current progress in this technology by delivering 40,000 pounds of butter across the united states. The journey
Alyssa Shah is a sophomore at The Dalton School in New York City. She is passionate about using her technical skills for social good. Alyssa was one of 20 applicants selected to attend Dartmouth Institute for Security, Technology, and Society summer program and one of 30 selected to participate in the National Security Agency and
Although the ongoing hype around CBD-infused products may have surpassed the growing national sentiment favoring the legalization of marijuana, the North American cannabis industry is booming. The legal marijuana industry in North America pulled in more than $10 billion in investments in 2018, and that number is expected to surge past $16 billion by the
The island of Puerto Rico is a beautiful destination for anyone because of the amazing sites, views, and beaches. Yes, a lot of it is gorgeous for the most part but when you look deeper into the communities you will see the economic problems it faces. The wealthy have the essentials like water, food, and
Matt Par is a young entrepreneur and a YouTube legend. He is a guru in social media marketing and YouTube optimization. Matt began engaging on YouTube from the early age of 14 years old. “I was uploading a bunch of random videos with my friends. Until I landed on some youtube channels and saw the
Staying fit is not an easy challenge. It requires not just physical preparation but also mental preparation. Personal trainers like Brandon Schram can help with both. Brandon Schram is a sponsored Adidas athlete, whom you have probably already seen in the opening video of this Facebook compilation. But it did not all start there. Brandon
David Thomas Coulter and his partner run Daily Driven Exotics (DDE), the largest automotive entertainment content producer in the world. With almost 3 million followers between YouTube and Instagram, DDE rules the world of supercars. David Coulter was born in a small town where his father owned a Home Hardware store. There, he would stock
Leading a healthy and motivated life takes time and effort. Sometimes it is easy to drown in our own problems and work routine and forget about or life goals or health. That is why it is important that people like Kevin Wilder Jr. exist. Kevin Wilder Jr. is a life coach consultant and motivational speaker.
We all want to succeed in business, and when we launch our new startups we’re all full of confidence and passion. Keeping that same passion fired up year after year is essential if we want to achieve long term growth, but in an increasingly competitive business world we also have to keep our overheads down
Throat—blistered. Body—frail. Life expectancy—less than a year and losing pounds by the day. This was Carl Forshage’s reality before recovering from stage IV throat cancer and realizing his miraculous solution was right before his eyes—Eggs 24/7. Eggs 24/7 was founded by Carl Forshage in 2009 and is now one of the largest California-based egg manufacturing
With an unconventional duo behind Viridian’s endeavors, the firm is positioned well to bring legitimate, therapeutic CBD options to the mainstream.
It all began during David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2 Series which urged consumers to change their views on waste packaging.
What’s your backstory? I’m Mitch London and I am Wilderness Expert, I help men gain clarity in their purpose, grow in their leadership and walk in their God given Identity by slaying the giants of self-doubt, limiting belief systems and removing false ideas about their identity. I excelled in just about every area in life.
If there was anyone with any doubt about where the American dream was still alive or not, then I would send them to go and have a beer (or tequila) with Dano Veal. Louisiana born, raised in Kansas City, and now a proud Silicon Valley resident his life story cannot be summed in one article.
Over 500,000 people go to sleep every night without a home in the United States. They sleep in the streets, in their car or in other people’s places, but do not have a home of their own. Trying to overcome a situation like this, many families are torn apart. Hywel C Bowman Jr. is one
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
For a startup, everything is about availing the best quality of services at the cheapest prices. But there’s a lot that goes into this. Limitations of capital lead to compromise, and business owners must keep themselves aware of the ways things can go wrong. Maybe there are issues with bug fixing, documenting, or productivity, which
To students graduating high school, college life may appear glorious on the outside. However, it’s only after you actually enter college do you realize it is anything but as shown in the movies. Simply put, it’s an endless struggle to keep up with all sorts of deadlines: assignments, projects, quizzes, and what have you. Still,
Contracts are like the engines of businesses, driving growth and containing mission- and business-critical obligations and opportunities for organizations. But still, firms continue to struggle to do something that sounds so simple: connecting contracts to business value. Just take a look at the opportunities that can be lost in a typical Fortune 1000 company that
Snowball, the mobile app that promises to revolutionize the way people invest in cryptocurrency is now set to publicly launch to US-based iOS users in late June with Android and eventual global release to follow. The app, who has established major partnerships with Kraken, PrimeTrust, Plaid and Bittrex boosts one, easy to use place for
You might have been from a family where money was always a problem. It was the main initiative for you to start a business of your own and becoming a successful entrepreneur. For that, studying from the best business school in country is not enough. You need money and that calls for proper planning and
According to Statista, there are over 1.92 billion digital buyers in the world. Thus the time to start an e-commerce business has never been better! And thanks to social media these buyers are just a few clicks away from you. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat are like fairs (or Comicon) or concerts which
Yes, people still want to jump into the e-commerce space but why? It is because they see how well others are doing in it. But, what they don’t know is how those individuals got there, how they managed to create a successful e-commerce business because from the outside looking in it seems fairly easy. It
Share your background with me and tell me how you became an internet star. Back in 2018, I was attending college. My life was totally different back then. I was actually at university studying to become a doctor, but it didn’t take long for me to admit that my heart wasn’t in it. Once I
So Aaron, can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? Outside of my business, one of my biggest wins in life was beating out 20,000 people who had applied for the same full-time firefighter position as me. I’ve also landed a job at Microsoft, and I’ve been successful in
Omar Wala, has began building a legacy that will have him remembered amongst the titans of New York real estate. A deep seeded member of the Brooklyn Community, Omar has always been surrounded by success. His grandfather started Brisa Builders Corporation close to two decades ago and was responsible for numerous urban construction sites. It
Digital content is continually evolving in the age of the Internet, and marketing strategies need to adapt in parallel. As e-commerce continues its unprecedented surge in growth, social media platforms become embedded with online brands, and new mediums emerge for reaching consumer audiences, SEO and growth strategies will play an increasingly prominent role in online
Rob had most of his life in order and was successful in many different areas. He had what most people only dream of – a solid family life, a great career, great friendships and lots of hobbies. The only thing Rob didn’t have in order was his health. Rob, however, decided not to be held
It is projected that by the year 2030 at least 50% of the United States will be obese. Not just overweight but obese. This is a real epidemic that’s happening right before our eyes in our own country and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. With fast food on every corner and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We just spoke to the Founders of Viral Again — Mujahid Islam and Chandra Prakash Choudhary, and here’s what they had to say regarding the success of their company: Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? Back in 2011, I had only started to become familiar with the
Background In the fast, fluid culture of E-Commerce, competition becomes an analytics tool. Therefore, the full-time nature of managing a brand is stressful. It’s completely normal to have roadblocks. In other words, expecting to jump into becoming a full-time business owner without work experience is delusional. Before she became a thriving female entrepreneur, Natalia gained
Meet Matt Hamilton: Founder & CEO of Revenue Forge – A full service marketing and branding agency Matt Hamilton went from college dropout with a 1.8 GPA, to being the Founder & CEO of Revenue Forge – A full service marketing and branding agency built for the modern day. I had the pleasure of interviewing
I had the pleasure of sitting down with the founders of Pollination, Art Studios, Take Moments, and Life Of A Rider, Jagrit Pratap Singh, Pranav Rastogi and Muhammad Ali to discuss their upbringing. Here is what they had to say; Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? We
What is your influential quote? “Most of you think of farming as this continual process of buying seed, planting, fertilizing, harvesting, then starting all over again. But think about the period between the first time your dad had you climb up with him on the tractor to plant and the day you will turn your
For anyone who struggles with their body image, it’s sometimes impossible to find clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable with your appearance. Endless digging through the closet may yield no results, leaving you feeling insecure and hating your body a little more. This struggle became all too familiar for Sheer Sebag, founder and
Astha Narang is a New Delhi-based designer label. Their strength lies in combining cleverly pleated and draped silhouettes with Indian handwork to create modern couture pieces. Astha Narang graduated from The Pearl Academy Of Fashion in New Delhi. The brand’s forte is to keep the Indian traditional handwork alive with contemporary silhouettes. Her first collection,
Marketing has been in existence since the beginning of business. In order to sell, every company tries to prove that they are the best. What started off as word of mouth turned to newspapers, radios and eventually social media. As technology advances, it is up to marketers to keep up with the trends in order
Some of the most effective fitness training methods focus on personalized approaches. Regimens that are designed as relatable and that resonate with people through personal interactions consistently prove to be among the best options for reaching fitness goals. As the one-size-fits-all method has become obsolete in the modern digital age, seeking the right personal training
The sector of health and beauty is totally different from the one 20-30 years ago. Earlier, beauty meant to female. Now, there is no gender gap when it comes to health and beauty consciousness. Both of you (male and female) are equally conscious of your look and fitness. This trend has boosted the growth of
Most businesses don’t understand marketing. They set an ad budget, spread the word, and then repeat… They then hustle too much just to maintain presence. And they end up overspending, just to keep a client base… That’s not how marketing should be. The Long-Term Game. Marketing is “branding first” and “spreading the word second.” Your
Most bloggers never profit a dime from their writing. Some just write for exposure or merely as a hobby. Other bloggers would like to make money from their writing but just haven’t figured out how to do it. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a blog from a hobby into an income generator, make
Crowdfunding is an online tool utilizing peer-to-peer relationships to help gain funds for different aspects of university. Crowdfunding is gathering popularity in recent times. Firstly, gathering funds in the form of donations has always been a major focus for university leaders. Secondly,most donations go to a specific fund or cause. University crowdfunding campaigns typically utilize
In a business world which mainly focuses on building quick wins and basically forgets about the bigger picture when it comes to both marketing and sales, the requirements for a proper business development strategy are vital. This is extremely important, especially, if considered from an online conversions point of view: eCommerce businesses and enquires-based are
John Ballantine, a California based entrepreneur, has long had the entrepreneurial spirit. First based in Los Angeles, John founded an online electronics marketplace. The high stress and exhausting workload lead to a seizure; resulting in the discovery of a non-malignant brain tumor. After it’s removal, John relocated to Northern California for a slower, more relaxing
Shain Romanowski, better known by stage name A Certain Energy, is a hip hop artist from Fort Wayne, Indiana and a U.S. Marine veteran. Hey! Can you tell us about your background story? Shain: So, to start things off I was born in Guam. I know. Guam is a very long ways from Indiana. Life was
SEO-friendly content is absolutely essential for a successful website. It may seem easy to write an optimized text but the reality is quite different. If you want your writing to rock both the readers and the search engine you have to incorporate certain rules. Good quality content is one thing, but adjusting it to Google’s
Starting a business is a challenging, if worthwhile, process. When setting out, businesses need help wherever they can find it. While there are a vast range of choices when it comes to tools to support the startup process, limited budget and resources means that every new business needs to be strategic in their choices. Luckily,
For the first time in history, being an entrepreneur is considered cool. Opportunity is everywhere online and attention is relatively easy to capture on social media. Anyone can paint themselves as an expert or whatever they want to paint themselves as by simply taking a few minutes to fill out their profiles. This is powerful,
Meet Connor LaRocque, an expert at helping young adults and entrepreneurs become leaders, overcome fears, and distinguish themselves in a competitive marketplace. Currently he is President of LA Roqk Enterprises, a multinational direct sales and consulting firm. The CEO of SocialRise Revenue Marketing Agency and he’s on the same speaker bureau as Kevin O’Leary from
Having made some waves in the party world with his microblog, Dear Drunk Me, in the early 2010s, Alex is all grown up and ready to tackle one of the biggest issues in Corporate America – lack of communication. Having been in the corporate trenches for the past 10 years, Abell is a man on
Nick Manca is a 27 year old Miami native with a passion for the hospitality business. He’s been with the 11 USA Group for 4 1⁄2 years where his job is to make sure that the guests are receiving the full E11EVEN experience. His goal is to turn that first time guest into a lifetime
To say that entrepreneurs Jhoanna Trias and Mitchell Langon provide a world of offerings to their customers is no exaggeration. Indeed, in their enterprise Nomad Tactical and Survival, they specialize as top-level travel outfitters that can take clients to locales as far-flung as the verdant jungles of the Philippines and the rugged outback of Southern
Joe Laresca is a Future Shark who is making noise and leaving normal behind! He is an entrepreneur, producer, and actor based in New York City. He is most notably known for co-founding Serhant Media Group (SMG) with celebrity, Ryan Serhant; the star of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated Million Dollar Listing New York and Sell It Like
I discovered the game of chess back when I was in middle school. As I played my very first match, I knew I would fall in love with this game. It just resonated with me deeply on a personal level. I always loved problem solving and critical thinking – skills that were essential for chess.
Many entrepreneurs struggle with putting their brand out there and becoming trustworthy. Being trusted and having pillars of credibility will make your sales process that much more easier for you because they know who you are and what you do. Potential clients will not have to ask you so many questions because they know they
Knowing He Didn’t Belong Where He Came From.. Myles grew up in a small city in the U.K. called Peterborough, where he actually still resides to this day after buying his first property at just 19. The deposit of which was entirely sourced from one of his online stores he set up in his teens,
Sierra & Sally are in charge of marketing, strategy, PR, product development and user experience at Sweet Pea, a dating app designed in opposition to the “hot or not” swiping mentality of online dating. The app gives users social context, like being able to match with people who have similar interests like “Art”, “Business” and
Content sites live and die by their readership, which is why so many brands have sought to target increasingly broad audiences. The dominant thinking seems to be this: If your content applies to as many people as possible, then your site will be visited by as many people as possible. At JAKK Media, they choose
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? I’ve been an entrepreneur my entire life, and have been supported my some incredible mentors that have helped guide me to where I am today. For this and for my success, I am grateful. I believe my successes come from confidence,
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges and major responsibilities? My prior successes include being the #1 sales representative in Canada for one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies; giving talks on famous stages such as Harvard University’s and recently starting my own sales coaching company with a business partner. Growing
If scaling a business is on your to-do list for 2019, you’re in luck. We asked our community of entrepreneurs to share their top piece of advice for growing a business. After sorting through all the responses, we chose the entrepreneurs whose stories inspire the most. Use their tips grow your company and brand. Mark
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? Parents split up at the age of 13. I was always struggling financially from a very young age so I started selling door to door airations services at the age of 14-18. Then I dropped out of university at the age
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? Transforming your body from obese to healthy takes time, persistence, and diligent action even when you don’t at first see results from all of your efforts. The major responsibility that followed was to transform my mind so that it did not
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? My journey to growing a half a million dollar business in my first year, started in April of 2017. At that point, I was a broke alcoholic with a dead end 9-5 job. I felt as though I hadn’t accomplished anything
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? In 2010, I walked away from a professional baseball career to start my journey as an entrepreneur. With 9 other individuals and the leadership of a mentor of mine, we started an electronic checks processing business that processed over $30 million
What’s your backstory? I spent 2 years after school in the South African Army, I learned to parachute, it was a great experience. I studied the Woolworths management course after completing the army. I dabbled in many businesses, had a clothing shop, jewelry store and by 24 opened my jewelry wholesale business. I completed
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? I started out as a one-man content team, which was empowering in the sense that I was able to control the amount of work I was taking on and ultimately play a role in deciding my quality of life. Within a
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? 10 years ago I had just been arrested for the 3rd time in 18 months – this time with a dui. I have failed out of university – was a borderline drunk/drug addict who was going nowhere. I then started listening
Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. Whether we are using our time effectively or not, the choice is ultimately up to the individual. Brian Nabavi believes that maximizing and making the most out of the hours that are given to us means that we are a step closer to reaching success. It
The average millionaire has 7 sources of income. The great news is that with the internet, easy selling tools like Shopify and other platforms (ahem WordPress), you can be closer than ever to start diversifying your income and stop relying on just your salary. If you are a newbie to digital marketing, fear nothing. I
A colossal number of readmissions occur due to poor care and coordination caused by siloed EHR systems and various state regulations. In the U.S. 117 million people have been diagnosed with one or more illnesses. These patients do not have an efficient way of documenting or gaining access to their health information. Ever imagined contacting
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? I don’t have the typical rags to riches story. I have a great family, average class for the most part. Coming from a Vietnamese household, entrepreneurship or anything closely related to what I’m doing was 100% out of the question and
Some of the most important lessons in life are learned through the most difficult times. Whether we are learning how to build resilience and face obstacles head on, there is a beauty in all of it. The beauty comes from the ability to embrace adversity and reach success that was once deemed impossible. Undeterred by
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? When I first came onto the social media scene, my goal was to build a blog and impact lives around the world. I didn’t know what that looked like, but I knew I had important information to give! I started
You’re heading out on your next travel adventure. You’ve packed your bags and you’re about to catch your ride to the airport. Before ordering your Uber, you open up another app and arrange a pick-up for your bags. A driver arrives at your house, seals your suitcase in a tamper-proof cover and takes it off
Have you ever had trouble cooking during the holidays? Or simply wished there were an easier way to plan meals, shop and cook for one’s families or dinner parties? Studies have shown that as many as 1/3 of Americans find the holiday season to be simply hectic. Enter Chefling, a smart home assistant that does
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? Through a combination of timing, skill, work ethic and sheer luck I have been able to create multiple companies from thin air and turn them into multiple 6 figure and beyond businesses. In 2013 I started my first brick and mortar
Love, wealth, and health are the main things that most individuals spend their whole life working towards. If one of those things appears to be missing in one’s life, then there is a great chance they are also aware of the fact that this may be missing in their life. Very little people understand that
Can you tell me the story of your prior successes, challenges, and major responsibilities? I never could make eCommerce work for me. I worked all day at my job and all night on my online business. I made sales, but hardly any profit ever came from it. Until I learned about sales funnels. Using them
A clear, step-by-step plan to start investing in 2026: set goals, build a safety net, pick low-cost funds, and avoid the mistakes that cost beginners.
33 year-old Tal Maimon is the Owner and operator of Maimon’s Group Luxury, Rentals and Concierge services. Tals Background Story Tal: At age 23 upon completion of my service in the Israeli Navy I decided to move to united states. I worked as a waiter for the first year and slowly began to set my
The holidays are here and the year is almost over. New opportunity is ahead and 2019 will be as exciting as you allow it to be. Most people think about goals when they approach the new year. Perhaps you’re thinking about goals and dreams as well. Did you accomplish what you wanted in 2018? Was
Fashion is more than just wearing fancy clothes and making yourself look good. It’s culture. It’s a movement. In order to have a successful luxury brand you must have a concept behind it. You must have trust not only with the customers who buy your concept and ideology but trust with the stores. Trust with
Your business doesn’t need to consume your life
Leonard Person Jr has been an investor for over 15 years. He’s also the CEO of MyHouseGram.com and a Real Estate Expert that specializes and teaches strategic and creative Real Estate investing. Some things Leonard is known for include: Quiet title litigation (Receiving Properties Back Mortgage Free) Wholesale Acquisition Deals Buying and Selling Nonperforming Notes Basics Fix
What’s your backstory? I grew up dirt poor and on the streets at an early age. I straddled the line between being a good kid and a bad kid often living in the gray area. I would at one time become homeless when I was 15 and eventually found myself moving cross country from Spokane,
Josh Ryans Background Story Josh grew up in a small town, isolated in the middle of nowhere in New Zealand in a place called Golden Bay with a population of around 2,000 people. Even though his family wasn’t wealthy, they were very supportive and always encouraged Josh to go after his dreams. Growing up he
Meet 24-year-old Giovanni Contardi is a visual Artist from Italy who’s officially represented by Gallery 104 in New York. He’s known for creating portraits using hundreds of Rubik’s cubes (roughly 700) using each single piece of the cube as a pixel to create an image. He shares his work on Instagram and now it has been seen by millions
He started his first company at 16, dropped out of college at 19, and went on to build a Multi-Million Dollar empire by 20. In a nutshell – this Boston native is obsessed with starting cutting-edge empires and disrupting the status quo of industries stuck on old ideologies. At the sight and sound of his
Jon has been an entrepreneur for more than 10 years and has successfully scaled 8 companies, selling one in 2018 and currently growing a nationally recognized award-winning brand. While three of these businesses almost killed him, that didn’t stop him… In fact, over the past decade alone, he has helped scale and consult on over
Being an influencer on social media and traveling the world seems like an unattainable dream for most, but for Meagan Faye, known as @meaganfaye on Instagram, it’s a reality she insists is possible for anyone. We all know you can’t become a legitimate influencer overnight. Here’s how Meagan spent the last four years growing her
Guest Post By: Thomas Carter, founder of DealBox, a blockchain business accelerator and crowdfunding platform for startups I’ve been raising capital for 30 years and know first-hand that the process is not an easy one. Entrepreneurs spend precious time and energy jetting between meetings with potential investors while simultaneously building their business. They squander meaningful
BangerBuddy (@bangerbuddy on instagram) currently stands at 3 million followers. With a follower increase of thousands daily, Bangerbuddy is one of the top social media party pages in the world. I had the opportunity to sit down with the Bangerbuddy founder, Nick Filchy (@filchy on instagram). What started off as a just for fun page
Michelle Balingit, also known as Sey Michelle, is a Los Angeles based social media consultant and brand photographer. She began as a self-taught photographer over 9 years ago and has been involved in marketing for 5 years, so when she fell in love with social media marketing, she put her two passions together. Creating her
Building an app, software, or any other platform is an exciting endeavor, but you need to know how to go about things in order to make it a success. You might be providing a valuable service and fulfilling a new niche, but how do you make users aware of it? The reality is that you
Get this: LogDNA saw tremendous growth in 2018 with over 2,000 customers using their solution and increasing revenue 5x from the previous year. Also, recently the company announced a new self-hosted product for those companies that prefer to maintain all of the software on their own servers, instead of or in conjunction with the cloud
It’s far too easy to get caught up in the hype and hoopla of social media and forget that it’s part of a larger strategy. To business owners, the whole idea of content marketing and social media must be confusing. How do you know it’s working? Is there a direct measurable return on investment? These are fundamental
The Steinkeller Brothers, Aron Steinkeller, Stephan Steinkeller, and Christian Steinkeller, are working on a project to improve the environment of the world. Their mission is to protect the rainforest and environment. They believe all changes start with a small group of people. They’ve worked hard to spread the word and have thousands of followers on
What’s your backstory? Growing up as an engineering student in India, I made some bad decisions in my 20’s and ended up gambling. I was dissatisfied with my job. Disillusioned with the way things worked. So, to distract myself, I hung out with some people I really shouldn’t have who were obsessed with betting. I
Meet Ignacio Perez de Bartolome. If it doesn’t ring a bell, Coach Perez will. He heads Business Strategy at Sai.Coach, a 7-figure consulting firm for coaches who are serious about building their business. Tell us, do life coaches really struggle with their businesses? Ignacio Perez: What was once a niche has become a billion dollar industry. Life
Jane Martinito is the founder of Meiro Studio, a fast-growing web design and virtual business based in the Philippines. She is a Psychology graduate with excellent grades but she eventually found her passion in designing websites. She was included in the Top Filipino Professionals on LinkedIn to Follow in Marketing in Asia.
“Your goal should always be to put aside ego, leverage your skills to connect dots, engage all the right people, listen, build consensus and networks, and get the job done. It has been extremely important to grow into a leader of integrity,” says Marceline Uttarkar, Director of Data Science at PayPal. Uttarkar met Aakriti years
Using The Tools At Hand Don’t be anachronistic. You don’t really need paper anymore. Certainly, it’s good to have some on-hand, but a paper is going the way of the typewriter. So are on-site server arrays. With cloud computing, you can have all the computational processing, management, and storage capacity of an enterprise even though
According to Forbes, more than one third (36 percent) of U.S. workers are in the gig economy, which works out to a very large number of approximately 57 million people. According to Nasdaq, by 2020 43% of the U.S. workforce will be freelancers and it will continue to grow. According to Betterment and its extensive study
Meet Colin Wareham. Colin is 18 years old and he’s already becoming a known entrepreneur in his hometown, Noblesville, Indiana. You’ll find in Colin’s story that he’s already experienced multiple business failures, but he leveraged what he learned from his failures and from mentors to start his company Educaid. If you want to learn about
Technology has made a significant impact on our society and hiring a virtual CFO reflects that change. The chief financial officer is responsible for overseeing the organization’s cash flow and financial matters. Finances are critical for a business to operate. Due to this, investing in a part-time CFO might be the right decision. It is
In this series, I uncover the insights and strategies behind the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of catching up with Mark Denham Founder and CEO of, Source Workspace. Here is what he shared me… John White: What is your backstory? How did you become an entrepreneur? Mark Denham: I became an entrepreneur
Time and again, I see photographers, designers, writers, makeup artists, filmmakers, bakers, and all “professional artists” whine about their clients thinking that they should just lower their prices for booking new prospects or closing new clients. Same goes for independent consultants. They go all-out defensive and say that what the people are really paying for,
When you’re first starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, it can be easy to get caught up in your own challenges. After all, you need to find financing, put the right team in place and convince your target audience that you have a worthwhile idea if you want to sell anything. But this shouldn’t be
Justin Lam is the CEO of MogulX Marketing- a modern-day marketing agency that helps businesses utilize cutting-edge social media strategies to effectively grow their brands and bring in more revenue. A natural-born leader and an evolving entrepreneur, Justin discusses his journey as a 17 year old founder, and the lessons he’s learning along the way
This is about connecting ? It’s nice to plug yourself into communities you and your business align with. Connecting with bloggers is a great way to reach established and engaged communities. These people are the reason you do what you do right? So you can spend time with vibrant people who you align with. Bloggers
In this series, I feature the female CEO’s whose companies are making major moves towards improving the world we live in. Today I caught up with the CEO of Silatech, Sabah I. Al Haidoos. 1) Can you tell us about your organization and the amazing things you’re doing to improve the lives of thousands of young
The Internal Battle Calling on my creative genius can often be perplexing. Sometimes I feel like the harder I pull on creativity, the harder it pulls away from me. Have you heard that quote? “The hardest battle you’ll ever have to fight is against yourself”. It’s the real deal. The biggest takeaways from “The War
“I was going to make the most of my situation, even with my immobility.”- Aimee Tariq I was a senior in high school, president of every club, a cheerleader, and already finished with all of my high school credits to graduate with honors. I didn’t graduate early so that I had time to save money
Francesco Cena “Frankie” is an entrepreneur, host, singer, debater and CEO of Fostering Debate Talent Academy. A multi- talented individual, Frankie has competed in many competitions from debates to singing to Mr. World and even hosting Miss World; we dive into the busy life of Frankie. What’s your story? I love to divide my story
“Growth for me is bigger contracts and happier employees”- Karla Singson What’s your backstory? I’m a 50% rebel 50% nerd who graduated college at 19 and had nothing better to do. I cultivated a lot of non-committal jobs while writing on the side, until I got a job as a writer at one of the
In this series, I feature the ideas, insights, and stories of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Today, I caught up with Bogdan Radu the founder of FIPSI. 1) What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? Being in the kitchen you can expect to invent a new type of plate, knife, fork, or a new type
In this series, I interview the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with professional wrestler and entrepreneur, Dylan Bostic. Christian Vind: What’s your backstory? Dylan Bostic: I was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Shelbyville IN and was hooked on wrestling after the first time I saw it
In this series, I sit down with writers from the world’s top digital publications. Today, I caught up with Cheryl Conner from Forbes. Here’s what she shared with me… 1) Can you share your backstory with us? I’ve been in the work of publishing and public relations for 32 years. I actually began as a
In this series, I feature the ideas of the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Today, I caught up with retail guru and path to consumption evangelist, Jeff Engel, CEO of Snacktops. 1) What is your backstory? I’ve been fortunate to gain a broad range of professional skills since entering the private sector after serving as a
Russell Whitney is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, best-selling author, and a recognized leader in business, real-estate investment, and financial training. From: Fort Myers, Florida Favorite quote: “Safety is not required for your success” Social accounts Instagram:www.instagram.com/russellwwhitney/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/russell.whitney Twitter: www.twitter.com/russellwhitney YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Vtk0bipJTHyU5dWjoBH7A So where did you come from? And how did you go from that to
What’s your backstory? I’ve always been known as a basketball player, however, I want to be known as a businessman, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. I’ve always been interested in business and entrepreneurship. You can say I was that kid who was selling electronics and candy bars in high school. When I got to college I
In this series, I interview the world’s most inspiring entrepreneurs. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ibrahim Al-Haidos. Ibrahim is the Founder of Fursan, a luxury handbag brand. His journey from being employed as an engineer to owning his own global brand just might inspire you to continue to chase your entrepreneurial dreams.
Being confident and positive about everything in life seems easy when things are going your way, just the way you want. However, the real struggle begins when the tide is against you. The time when things turn a little haywire, life seems to be a mess and nothing seems perfect. Don’t you feel your positivity
In this series, I feature the stories of the world’s most interesting entrepreneurs. Today, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Matt Sweetwood. Christian Vind: Matt, it’s an honor to have you one of the very first entrepreneurs I feature in this series. I know you will have some incredible insights to share with
You only need to turn on your computer to find a list of successful entrepreneurs that were still in college when they began their businesses. People like Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Dell blazed the way for college students around the world. While no one is discounting the value of a college education, it is a
Ralph Layco is a 29- year old Filipino serial entrepreneur, marketing expert and an expert disruptor. He is currently founder of a million-dollar company, SAM Holdings he co-founded with his sister managing brands he started, Macho Mucho Salon For Men, HairFood Co., Crown & Glory, Patriot Coffee, Goodtimes Pomade and more personal care brands. He
*From all of my interviews I’ve done till date- this has to be one of the top ones I’ve done because it’s someone I’ve admired from far in terms of content and her knowledge on personal branding* Brittany Krystle Hoffman is a Personal Branding and Growth Consultant. A Recovering Lawyer and former Brand and Growth
Vanessa Ferragut, CMP is the Founder of – a mobile app dedicated to promoting restaurants, cafes and grocers that work with local farms and provide sustainable food options. She is also the founder of Ferragut Event Group – a DC-based event planning consultancy. Vanessa chairs the FuckUp Night’s Washington, DC chapter and is supporting DC Startup Week on event
When Dan Lok was 14, he came to Canada as an “immigrant” – and even though Dan and his mother were immigrants, they lived more like refugees. At the time, Dan and his mother would go to the bakery once a week right before the bakery was closed. There, they would buy all the discounted,
When you’re trying to build a website or blog then you’ve probably come across both WordPress and Godaddy, since they are the biggest players in the market. Godaddy is the biggest domain registrars out there and WordPress is the biggest content management platform available. Many blogs and websites that you use every day work with
Devan Anderson is a digital marketing strategist & Men’s Style Personality from Oakland, CA who has combined his creative talent for Photoshop & design to amass a growing 6-figure following. He is a sought-after consultant most widely known as DevanOnDeck. Additionally he is an Art Director, Digital Marketing Coach, and Co-Founder of MyClo Company. With just
Everyone with a smartphone can be an influencer, or so the thinking goes. But with just a few relatively inexpensive accessories the amateur influencer can up his or her game and produce content at a much higher level of quality. Here are seven of the best gadgets for influencers as recommended by the pros.
Today, we have Justine Avoudikpon from Swifte Carpool. I actually met her when I used her ridesharing app to ride from LA to SF and she was the driver that I got matched with. In the ~6 hours that took us to get from UCLA to the Bay, she told me more about her app
Dylan Nunn is a purpose-driven millennial with a love for hospitality and a passion for environmental preservation. He is the founder of Mettā Creative, a community and events hub. Mettā Creative’s mission is to inspire purpose-driven millennials to act and live more sustainably through social-impact nightlife and #PartyWithPurpose. Dylan has the unique skillset and
Some negotiators seem to believe that hard-bargaining tactics are the key to success. They use threats, demands, and a tone of voice that aims to belittle their counterpart. In fact, negotiators who fall back on hard-bargaining strategies in negotiation are typically betraying a lack of understanding about the gains that can be achieved in most
Alexandra Roumeliotis is a 17-year-old high school senior from San Francisco, California. An avid programmer, in 2016, she founded The Coding League, a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring girls and minorities in computer science through exploration. Mainly active in the San Francisco Bay Area and Toronto, Roumeliotis’ efforts have been recognized by the National Center
Michael Weist is an entrepreneur & talent manager who became the CEO and founder of Good Times Entertainment, a company dedicated to promoting live events and talent management of social media stars. He has managed some of the top names in social media, from Jackson Krecioch to Mark Thomas. He now runs 6 major companies, including
Alex Desjardins is the Co-Founder and Director at BubbleHR. Since parting ways with the traditional education system, his focus has been on making the corporate hiring process easy, transparent, and human. Alex and his team have set out to lead the industry’s imminent transition from Applicant Tracking System to Intelligent Recruitment System. Alex is an
Lena Elkins is a marketing and personal branding coach, online entrepreneur, and Forbes Coaches Council member. She is a Future Shark who is leaving normal behind that can accelerate your life and business. I had the fortunate opportunity to spend time with her to give you this exclusive Future Shark interview. This interview is value-packed and action
Every 7 years our body will change completely. This means that each and everyone of your cells will have been renewed and exchanged for another one that your body has produced. I was always amazed by this. And science suggests that this gives us a unique chance to change and erase any mistakes we’ve made in the
Stress can pose quite an uphill task for an individual to live a normal life. It has its way of creeping up when we expect the least to be hit by stress. A failure in professional life or a tumultuous personal life, even a small disappointment can lead to stress. What is necessary is that
Michaela Alexis is a Viral Content Creator, Speaker and commands the attention of millions on LinkedIn. Let’s not forget her LOVE for coffee. She is currently the President of Grade A Digital- a social media agency that offers outsourced social media managed services that include social media strategy, social media training, and content/community management for
Christopher Wei and Vivek Rama are very young and mature business owners that were invited to discuss their entrepreneurial endeavors with the team at Future Shark. It has been less than a year since their clothing brand, Commons Lane, released, but they’ve already found so much success. Those interested can find the website and instagram
Regardless of whether or not you agree with former President Obama on anything, one thing he said is absolutely true: “If you had to choose any time in the course of human history to be alive, you’d choose this one. Right here in America, right now.” If you want to become an entrepreneur, there is no
Starting a new business is an exciting prospect, but without the right financial planning, you could find your venture toppling over into debt before even getting off the ground. The first year of a new business is often the hardest, as you work to establish your brand. Because businesses often take some time to show
Diego Corzo, DACA DREAMer is the definition of the “American Dream”. Yet because of his undocumented status he faces the threat of deportation despite being a successful business owner who has paid more than $28,000 in taxes and whom employs US citizens in his business. Diego Corzo is a 27 year old entrepreneur from Austin,
Certain aspects of digital marketing are always trending and changing as time goes by. At one point, a favorite social media platform will suddenly begin to lose its luster, and before long many of the previous users will gravitate toward the newest shiny object out in social media land! Just think about different forms of
David Schloss is an online entrepreneur and advertising specialist who began marketing in 2007 from his college apartment from Miami, FL. He is a modern-day renaissance man who enjoys basketball, stock trading, investing, gaming, and business. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of businesses improve their website traffic, customer acquisition, and revenue using social
Who else wants to ride the next big tech wave? The dust is still settling from one of the largest annual tech conferences in the world; TechCrunch Disrupt. Space is limited at the conference, and the ticket price is prohibitive for most bootstrapped startups. Many are asking themselves, what exactly happened at this year’s TechCrunch
Emily Pascual is a New York native currently living in Miami who is pioneering education technology in order to help the modern teacher go paperless through digital technology. She enjoys researching, learning, and experimenting in the kitchen to come up with new delicious recipes. The education industry has been stagnate for quite some time and
Hilary Silver is not only helping the world locally, she is helping the world digitally. City where you’re from: Denver Hobbies: Staying fit, Connecting with friends, Tennis, Entrepreneurship, Time With Family Favorite quote: “In Our Struggle For Freedom, Truth Is The Only Weapon We Possess” Dalai Lama Social Accounts: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Youtube Instagram What are
Justin Mueller is a former lifeguard turned internet marketing influencer. He started out selling iPhone cases, and has worked his way up to become financially independent with a revenue generating business from his smartphone and laptop. Less thinking and more doing is his #1 motto in life Being resourceful and maximizing every situation is a
David is a lifelong martial artist who after failing in his (childhood) dreams of becoming a special forces soldier went into the Service Industry for years before being compelled to forge his own path in the entrepreneur landscape. David likes to refer to his journey and experiences as an entrepreneur, “ugly”, not only for the
Trever Gray is likely a name you haven’t heard of. But, Gray will soon be well-known across the business world. At only 20 years old, Gray’s company Back Shelter has recently partnered with the world’s largest military exporters to assist in bringing the Back Shelter into military & commercial spotlight. Things weren’t always an easy
Building a great company culture is essential for the employee’s morale and productivity. When people feel included in the mission and vision of the company, great results can be achieved. “No company can thrive without having a strong culture,” explains Anna Nguyenova, who is the VP of Operations at TubeScience, the world’s largest social video
Peter Coultas is a serial entrepreneur and founder of The Goodie Bag. According to his AngelList profile, he invested in Alibaba and Facebook pre-IPO. Read the interview we did with him below! 1. In five bullet points or less, describe your typical day and/or routine. – I typically start my day off by answering e-mails
Will Bater is a digital marketer who has run 6 & 7 figure paid marketing and social campaigns for clients including Shaun White, Linkedin, and Music Festivals across the globe. He sold his first company at 23 and since then has focused on paid Facebook advertising for brands, events, and his own ventures. Let’s dive
Meet Goldie Chan, the Stanford grad and underground community builder who ditched her published geneticist life to grow and develop brands within Legendary Entertainment and the startup world. She is currently the Head of Content & Creative at confirm/deny where she helps big brands find their fandoms/communities through social media & PR, and serves on
As your small IT business expands, it is inevitable that you will eventually have ti juggle multiple clients and only a handful of team members. And as you work for your clients, you’ll have multiple projects going at the same time for each one. Do not fear. Having all of this additional work is a
Andria Schultz is living the LA dream. From working on Hollywood projects to interviewing shakers and movers within the industry. She has also worked with big brands like Disney, Warner Bros and has been an Executive Producer for shows like “Your Family Matters” along with working behind the scenes for Fox News and the Disney
In a time where terms like growth hacking, marketing, and influencer marketing are thrown around it can be hard to find authentic and genuine people who have results. Justin Wu has been hustling since the age of 13, from building websites and earning passive income to selling items on eBay to fulfill his wants of
Brad and Greta Zude have been baby sleep consultants for nearly 10 years. They help moms, dads, and families all over the world get their babies and toddlers napping during the day and sleeping through the night through their unique online Sleep Accelerator Course Mentorship. City where you’re from: Davenport, IA Hobbies: Heavily involved in
City: Gaborone Botswana Hobbies: Reading, poetry Favorite quote: everything preaches to you, you decipher what the message is. Social account: Timothy Kago Mweemba What are you working on? Timothy Kago Mweemba: I’m currently working on two main projects, my company wealth Culture which provides corporate training, and business development and my association young minds association which
Tom Hunt is a TEDx Speaker, Dragons’ Den Failure & Internet Entrepreneur. Before that he studied Chemistry at Imperial College London and followed the herd to a management consulting job in the City Of London. I got bored, built Virtual Valley (online marketplace connecting online entrepreneurs and Filipino Virtual Assistants) from scratch whilst traveling the world
Brian Wallace is the President of NowSourcing, one of the nation’s top infographic agencies based in Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH. and works with companies that range from small business to Fortune 500. Brian also runs a regional event to make the Louisville / Cincinnati corridor a more competitive region (#thinkbig) and has been named
Mathew is a 19 year old health and safety entrepreneur based in Adelaide, South Australia. At the age of 17, he began his first startup, ‘Nightlife First Aid’ after seeing an issue of excessive teenage drinking at parties and a need for it to be fixed. Since, due to great success, he has heavily entered
Danny Chavez is a hometown hero of sorts. But where most hometown heroes are from relatively innocuous cities where any accomplishment more daring than joining the local PTA raises eyebrows, Danny grew up in San Antonio, Texas- the seventh largest city in the United States. The son of a retired Air Force Colonel (San Antonio
Meet Brody Cord, a determined and ambitious entrepreneur from a small town called Loomis in Northern California. Post college in upstate New York, Brody lived in South America and learned Spanish, then was recruited by H&E Equipment Services to become an outside sales representative. After selling over a million dollars in equipment, Brody made a leap of
Griffin Stoller is a 22 year old Music Producer/Vocalist based out of San Francisco, California. Known initially as an award-winning violinist with a Carnegie Hall debut at age 16, he has recently exploded onto the Dance Music scene with a flurry original music gaining over 15 million streams on Spotify this last year. His music
A good indicator to determine if someone is going to be successful is if they have three sequential things: people, processes, and platform. Most people have the hustle, the dream, or the skills but they lack the people, a process, or a platform. A good mentor has the people, the process, and a platform. If you want
Meet Heather DeSantis, the woman behind the scenes of every major media outlet in the world. Heather mobilizes entrepreneurs, authors, and charities that are on a mission to share their story with the world. She helps those struggling with visibility so that they gain credibility, increase followers and become seen as a global expert. Born
Blogging is big business these days. People with a talent for words and a personality that others are drawn to have learned to use technology to carve out a new source of income. While there are millions of blogs out there, there is always room for more. As long as your blog is a great
Sohil Malik is a high school student at JP Stevens High School. He is the Co-Founder of School for a Village, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings technology and educational resources to students across the world. At school, Sohil is Co-President of Latin Club and Historian of the National English Honor Society. Outside the classroom,
According to a Nielsen study, 85% of the consumer packaged good (CPG) companies die within the first 2 years. With this statistic, it almost sounds ridiculous to even try to start a company in that field. Unless you have the right procedures and routines in place and the mindset to succeed. On July 1st, 2016 two
Somewhere there’s a client who is having all of their digital marketing problems taken care of. One of the consultants who is part of this movement is Rohan Sheth, founder of Rohan Sheth Consulting, a company he started from a love and expertise he learned about himself. Rohan takes the time to make personal house
As I write this, Breana Patel is currently in the middle of taking French classes with her firm’s recent top-performers. Later, they will be heading to a nice French restaurant in Brooklyn, a stone’s throw from their offices in the Financial District of Manhattan where Breana and her team are doing something in the financial
When you think about it, the 5 hour rule is nothing complicated to remember and practice: The Five Hour Rule is based on spending just one (1) hour a day experimenting, learning, or generating creative ideas every weekday. It’s one of the best investments you’ll ever make toward your personal growth. It’s tough competing in
When Zain Jan first came into my network I could immediately notice his expertise. Right away, I knew that he was a great fit for Future Sharks so I decided to bring him here. The first thing you notice when speaking to Zain is his energy and very positive entrepreneurial attitude. Throughout his life, he has been
Tim Yu is the CEO of Pluto Money. He’s a recent UCLA grad (‘15) with a B.S. in Cognitive Science (specialization in computing, near-minor in Entrepreneurship). While there, he was an inaugural UCLA VC Fund fellow, a William F. Sharpe Fellow, and an active leader in the startup and hackathon community. He has previously worked
Ranked by Inc Magazine as one of The Top 27 Female Entrepreneurs Changing The World in 2017, Jules Schroeder is the founder of Unconventional Life, which operates a popular podcast on the Forbes Under 30 Channel, an online content and community hub, and international live events. At 28, Jules is leading a movement to empower
Bolieve works with impoverished artisans from one of the poorest countries of South America, Bolivia. For each handmade backpack sold, they will provide a day of EDUCATION to an average of 25 poor kids from Bolivia which creates the perfect synergy for solving the most fundamental difficulties in poverty JOBS opportunities and quality EDUCATION. City
Julius Dein is a social media influencer with millions of followers on social media. He got super famous thanks to the magic tricks he does. This morning I got on a call with him to learn how he got started, how we built his following and what his next plans are. Let’s jump right in.
Laone T. Desert is a dreamer, a visionary, activist and entrepreneur who sees the world through the eyes of curiosity and tries to finds ways to quench her curiosity. She is driven by her dream to see a better Africa, a better Botswana….sustainable and self dependent. City where you’re from: Gaborone, Botswana Hobbies: Public Speaking,
At 14, Randi Brill announced she was going to be in charge of something. Randi has been in charge of many creative “somethings” ever since. Armed with a BFA in Graphic Design from Carnegie-Mellon University, $57 and a fierce drive to succeed, Randi launched her first design business—and many since. Currently in her role as
Kylon has founded and co-founded multiple businesses in the construction, fitness, food service, real estate, and online education industries since 2013. After selling his companies in 2015, he launched Successful Dropout, a podcast recently featured in BuzzFeed as a must subscribe to in 2017. Successful Dropout features interviews with inspiring and successful individuals who left
Amassing over 1.5M likes, over 150,000,000 views on his Facebook page and over 1,000,000,000 views on Facebook over all, Goubtube is one of the most watched sketch makers in the world. His most watched video on his page surpasses 90M views. We sat down with Goubran Bahou, the genius behind Goubtube to learn his process for
A passionate sports fan, filmmaker, writer, and entrepreneur, Rhett Grametbauer decided to change the narrative of his life so he bought a 1967 VW Bus and traveled the country to experience the world through the lens of the NFL. Every stadium, 32 teams, 16 weeks, 1 incredible adventure all captured in the documentary and book 25,000
Austin Robinson, PhD and Sofia Sanchez, RD co-founded Beet Strong, a company that makes protein brownies with real ingredients like dark chocolate and almonds, contain no added sugar and about one serving of beets. Beets contain a compound that promote blood vessel health, Austin’s area of research. City where you’re from: Originally from Chicago, now
Welcome to Future Sharks Lilia! Tell us a little about yourself: I’m an Investor & CEO at Transformify, previously a Director at PTP Europe Coca – Cola Enterprises, GM & CFO at Skrill/ Paysafe, auditor at EY. ACCA, PGDip Financial Strategy Oxford University. City where I’m from: London Hobbies: paragliding, parasailing, sky diving Favorite quote: “If
Felix Hartmann is the 22 year old CEO of FundThis.com, a disruptive new Crowdfunding Platform. He was named one of Everipedia’s 30 under 30, and one of Temple University’s 3 under 30. Next to FundThis, Felix is also a bestselling dystopian fiction author, known for his breakout novel Dark Age. City where you’re from: Boca
Lisa Chastain is a Life Coach that specializes in personal finance. She has been working as an advisor, coach and mentor for over 20 years. Today, Lisa offers individual services, group programs and seminars that are aimed at transforming people’s relationships with money and life. Attention to detail, good listening skills and great empathy are
Chelsea Tuohy grew up in land-locked East Texas before venturing off to pursue her career in marine science along the US East Coast and the Caribbean. While in graduate school, she founded a company that hosts tropical marine field courses in Puerto Rico and designed an interactive tablet application that helps users learn how to
Welcome to Future Sharks Gail! Tell us a little about yourself: I came to Marin County in 1975 and since then I have worked as a line cook, sous chef, chef, carpenter & sidewall shingler. In 2002 I bought a little produce stand worked produce for a dozen years called “Shorty’s Golden Point Produce.” Now
Jay Kim is a full-time investor and entrepreneur. He is the host of the popular podcast The Jay Kim Show, and the founder of Hack Your Fitness, the complete fitness & lifestyle solution for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. He works with world-class athletes and other high performers to help them achieve fitness results that are
Rahul Kanojia is an IT engineer from Mumbai University. He is also an Entrepreneur, Educationist, Speaker, Freelance programmer and a Web developer. Lastly, he is the Youth General Secretary at International Humans Right Council (Mumbai area). In this interview he shares a bit more into Diplomas, a project with which he plans to completely change
Cherie Aimée is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Near-Death Survivor. She was dead for 90-minutes and now represents the future of medical science and technology. She is a Brand Ambassador for various companies and organizations and contributing writer for the fast-growing media outlet, Influencive. Cherie is Advisor to entrepreneurs and CEO/Founders of small
Hey Alejandra, very glad to have you here. Why don’t give us a quick intro about yourself? I’m 20 years old and from Sacramento,CA. I started playing competitive softball when I was 10 years old (for the California Breeze). Prior to that I played baseball from 4-10 years old and competitive baseball while I played
Sam Sawchuk is the co-founder of Sandwich for a Story, an initiative which focuses on using Virtual Reality as a tool to help immerse people coping with homelessness in job interview settings. Sam is also a TEDx speaker, startup advisor and contributor to major publications including the Huffington Post, Thrive Global, Influencive, HustleTime and Startups.co.
Mahbod Moghadam: Founder of Rap Genius and Everipedia Thanks for being here Maboo, give the readers a 2-sentence pitch about yourself. Yo yoooo! I am an Iranian dude who is really into crowd-knowledge! I started Genius.com, which tells you the meaning of lyrics, and now I’ve started Everipedia, which tells you the meaning of EVERYTHING!
Sameer Jafri is one of my good friends at UCLA. We met freshman year and connected because of our mutual interest in entrepreneurship. In 2014, Sameer started Twazer, an online marketplace for college students to buy and sell their items through a clean mobile interface. He has been hustling for quite a while and recently
I started these interview series to get a chance to interview people that I respect, look up to and want to learn from. Over the next few months, I plan to interview friends, colleagues and industry leaders alike to pick their brain and draw from their experiences. Today, I wanted to interview Dave Liebowitz, the executive editor
Steve O’Dell is an entrepreneur you need to keep an eye on. Having started multiple companies and having many more on the way, this guy doesn’t seem to stop. I worked with him on a few projects and witnessed the enthusiasm and perseverance that makes Steve a very interesting person. Today, I wanted to interview
Harry’s, a subscription-based model for grooming products went viral with a very clever campaign. Here’s how they did it. Specifically this post will explain how they gathered nearly 100,000 email addresses in one week (!). This post includes all the email templates, open-source code, and insider tricks that you can use to replicate their success. It’s similar
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