[quote]I ask myself two questions every day: “What else?” and “what is missing here?”[/quote] Brandon Steiner is the founder and chairman of Steiner Sports Marketing and Memorabilia, the largest company of its kind in America. Considered a sports marketing guru, Brandon is a permanent fixture in the media as a regular on ESPN Radio…
[quote style=”boxed”]Make a list in the morning with at least two action items that must be done. Then prioritize that list, then rock it out.[/quote] Max Valverde graduated from Brown University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Valverde had been trying to solve the issue of…
[quote style=”boxed”]As long as your learn from your mistakes, you can’t consider it a regret.[/quote] Drawing inspiration from the heart of the deep south, New Orleans…over a pitcher of sweet tea and a messy shrimp po’ boy…Jolie & Elizabeth was born. Jolie &Elizabeth is comprised of two young New Orleans…
Meet Jolie Bensen and Sarah Elizabeth Dewey – Co-Founders of Jolie & Elizabeth
[quote style=”boxed”]Never be afraid to ask for something. If you get a “no,” just keep swimming, just keep swimming…and you’ll get results.[/quote] Maria Dellapina’s daughter Erin was about two when she needed glasses. With over 25 years in the optical field, Maria felt finding a suitable frame for her daughter…
[quote style=”boxed”]Be involved in every decision of your business in the beginning, so that you have control, know what is going on, and know where you stand with your business. [/quote] Armed with just a dream and $1,000, Norwegian-born Geir Ness set his sights on Los Angeles, where he hoped…
[quote style=”boxed”]Ideas do not have to be important. Look at me–I make bags. I did not invent bags. Success lies in execution and marketing. The idea has to inspire you. Are you crazy passionate about your idea? If you are not, you will burn out. I would be designing and…
[quote style=”boxed”]We encourage a lot of conversation and questioning. There are no sacred cows. There are no certainties in startups.[/quote] Peter Vogel is co-founder and CEO of Plink, an online-to-offline loyalty program that rewards members for dining and shopping at their favorite national restaurants and offline stores. He has more…
[quote style=”boxed”]Watch the competition and innovate. See what they do, do it better, and do it again and again and again.[/quote] Brandon started his first business back in 2005 by selling rings and other jewelry to the Mormon community. Never intending it to turn into a full-time job for himself…
[quote style=”boxed”]Don’t try to reinvent the wheel, because you’ll find yourself spending more time educating the world about what you do, rather than selling it to them.[/quote] Anthony Saladino is the co-founder and CEO of Kitchen Cabinet Kings, one of the nation’s largest distributors of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry on…
[quote style=”boxed”] Amazing things that you least expect can transpire when you meet others.[/quote] Eman Talei immigrated with his family to the US at the age of 10 and was the first to attend a university in his extended family. Growing up, he dreamed of becoming a pediatrician with the thoughts…