Brady Allen is an attorney with a focus on criminal defense and family law. He came to that, however, by way of proving himself in on the prosecuting side of the aisle. Allen grew up in Southern Illinois, spending his undergraduate years at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, after which he went…
Live as big and bold as you possibly can. Strike up conversations with strangers as much as possible, and if it scares you— definitely keep going. Take your time and don’t settle for anything. Shelby Ring is the Chief Cat Herder and Storyteller at Ruby Riot Creatives; a digital…
Not only is starting with an MVP the most cost-effective and safe way to preserve capital, but it is also the best way to learn from your most important data source about how to make your company better: your clients. Thomas Donohoe is the CEO and Founder of Level…
Stick with one concept and build it the best it can be…You have to start somewhere- and it’s never too late to start! Sam Mustafa was born in Kuwait, a Western Asia country sitting beside Iraq and Saudi Arabia. In 1987, Mustafa migrated to the United States. As a…
Promote yourself. Don’t be shy. No one will notice your work if you don’t promote it. Colby Lee Burke is a professional travel writer who journeys around the world in search of the best stories to share with his readers. His work has been published in many national and regional…
With dialogue comes an understanding and, with time, respect. Always try to listen more than you talk. Randall Goldman is a problem solver, a successful businessman, community leader and mentor who continually strives to better the world around him. An expert in the art of hospitality, his knowledge crosses…
Expand your skill set at every possible opportunity, even if not related to your business. Kathleen Wilson is founder and owner of SwimCalm, an innovative program that teaches adults with fear of water how to swim. This life altering program combines the mental and physical, proving to the student…
Always take money off the table, there is always another opportunity. Rory Brown is a Managing Partner of Nicklaus Brown & Co. and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ad Genius, Armada Cloud, Goods & Services, and Nearshore Technology Company. Brown works with the leader of each…
I never stop thinking about trying to improve a process, enhance a strategy, or challenging team members. The minute we get complacent, is the minute we start losing. Michael Daugherty help build a company from the ground up with people at the center, and he’s proud to be the…
Go for what you believe in and you will succeed! Fred Stone attended college at Wake Forest University and knew he wanted to pursue a business career after completion. He began working in the commercial banking sector at Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) and was selected to participate in…