Laura Roeder – Founder of LKR Social Media Marketer
[quote style=”boxed”]I’m constantly learning the lesson that you should just go for exactly what you really want. Don’t hold back, and don’t think something lesser is all that you can…
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Alyson Dutch – CEO of Brown and Dutch Public Relations
[quote style=”boxed”]Don’t spend any time creating a product unless you know–and are very clear about–who your customer is, why they want your product and why they will pay you for…
Brigitte Lyons – Founder of Unfettered Ink
[quote style=”boxed”]It’s useful to make a habit of asking where people are coming from, while acknowledging that you can never know their motivations or feelings.[/quote] Do you ever wonder how…
Jan Senderek – Co-Founder of Popset
[quote style=”boxed”]I think the best thing any entrepreneur can do is dive into an industry he or she is passionate about, find a tiny loophole, build a great product for…
Ena Sarkar – President of WomenNow
[quote style=”boxed”]You must genuinely care for people. The people around you will make your company successful. Nothing is more valuable than that.[/quote] Ena has more than 15 years of experience…
Tina Tangalakis – Founder of Della
[quote style=”boxed”]Keep doing what you’re doing, trust yourself and never listen to that voice of fear within you.[/quote] Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, designer Tina Tangalakis always sought…
Chris Tolles – Co-Founder and CEO of Topix
[quote style=”boxed”]Work with people you know and like. Be very careful about signing onto a team where you don’t know anyone, and when you do, check them out thoroughly for…
Vina Lustado – Founder of Sol Haus Design
[quote style=”boxed”]Be passionate. Be diligent. Have integrity. Provide exceptional service. Show gratitude.[/quote] Vina Lustado is the founder of Sol Haus Design, a firm that specializes in sustainable building. After receiving…
Rachna Singh – Founder of Hachi
[quote style=”boxed”]In your early stages, invest your time in interacting one-on-one with users, as much as you can.[/quote] Rachna is the founder of Hachi. The entrepreneurial bug bit her the…
Wade Eyerly – Co-Founder of Surf Air
[quote style=”boxed”]Every day from 5:00-7:30 p.m. I have my “immovable appointment.” That’s when I make the three-block walk from my office to my apartment, and see my wife and son….
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…
Sibyl Chavis – Founder of Possibility of Today
[quote style=”boxed”]Doing things by trial and error is one of the approaches I continually try to use in my business. I have discovered some great business insights by being open…