Nick Blitterswyk – CEO of Urban Green Energy

Nick Blitterswyk - CEO of Urban Green Energy

[quote style=”boxed”]Walk before you run. Early on we spent money on things like advertising that we as a company were simply not ready for. You will get pitched by advertisers, consultants, advisors, etc. about the value in adding some sort of expense to your books. If you feel you aren’t ready…

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Jessica Ekstrom – Creator of Headbands of Hope

Jessica Ekstrom - Creator of Headbands of Hope

[quote style=”boxed”]Always remain true to yourself. If someone has doubts or doesn’t like it, then they’re not worth your time![/quote] Entrepreneur, fashion designer, philanthropist and college senior Jessica Ekstrom, 21, has created a line of vibrantly colored headbands to help young girls with cancer. After an inspirational internship with the…

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Sarah Remington and Veronica Zanellato Kido – Founders of Me Two You

Sarah Remington and Veronica Zanellato Kido - Founders of Me Two You

[quote style=”boxed”]We are all about getting it done. One we have a great idea and decide to execute on it we make a plan and implement it. It doesn’t always happen as fast as we want it to, but it does happen. We also meet weekly to keep each other…

Meet Sarah Remington and Veronica Zanellato Kido – Founders of Me Two You

David Gross – Founders of Music an Arts USA

David Gross - Founders of Music an Arts USA

[quote style=”boxed”]Ideas are a dime a dozen. It is finding the one that creates your passion and following it through to a successful conclusion that counts. [/quote] David C Gross spent over 20 years making records, writing instructional music books, (Music Sales Corp, Warner Bros Publishing and Hal Leonard Corp.)  writing articles for Downbeat,…

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Ryan Wood – Director of Public Awareness for Sevenly

Ryan Wood - Director of Public Awareness for Sevenly

[quote style=”boxed”]I use one of the old-school yellow notepads. That always does the trick for me. I don’t think there is a more effective way to communicate your thoughts and ideas than to write them down with a pen on paper.[/quote] Ryan Wood is the director of public awareness and…

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Brandon Forder – Co-Owner of Canadian Pet Connection

Brandon Forder - Co-Owner of Canadian Pet Connection

[quote style=”boxed”]Talk less and listen more. Pay attention to your clients–they are the ones who feed your family. Listen to your staff, ask for their advice, and take their suggestions seriously. Treat them with respect. Get involved in your community, and make a positive difference. Wash, rinse and repeat.[/quote] Brandon…

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Ralph Greenberg – Founder of The Key For Hope Foundation

Ralph Greenberg - Founder of The Key For Hope Foundation

[quote style=”boxed”]In order to be successful, you must stay focused and confident that your ideas will one day change the world. I continue to use my passion to help me drive towards my goals of helping others and ultimately eradicating hunger on a global scale.[/quote] Ralph Greenberg was born and…

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Erin Levin – Producer of African Children’s Choir Film

Erin Levin - Producer of African Children's Choir Film

[quote style=”boxed”]When I have an idea that I am passionate about and believe can make this world a better place, I relentlessly work towards making it a reality.[/quote] Erin is an award-winning storyteller. Her production and outreach experience ranges from ABC and CNN to the Peace Corps and non-profits around…

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Beth Bell – President and Founder of Green Product Placement

Beth Bell - President and Founder of Green Product Placement

[quote style=”boxed”]This is good management advice for anyone really: always thank those who help you. Always commend people when they do a good job. Follow the golden rule and treat others how you would like to be treated. It’s pretty simple, yet so many people don’t bother with it.[/quote] Beth…

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