Talk to everyone about your idea. Don’t be afraid of people stealing it from you. Connections and sparks come from the most unlikely places but only if you share what you are up to. Linda Appel Lipsius is the Co-Founder & CEO of Teatulia Organic Teas. Since 2006, she’s…
Ben Wright is CEO of Velocity Global, the leading provider of global employment solutions. The company is the first in the industry to provide end-to-end services that help companies expand globally using just one partner. Today, Velocity Global has more than 100 employees in 10 international offices and is headquartered…
Focus on your customer’s bottom line from day 1. Matt “Handshakin” Holmes is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and world record holder. As founder of Handshakin.com, he has shaken hands with US Members of Congress, billionaire entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists on the Handshakin Video Series. Handshakin.com is dedicated to…
Focus on building your brand and believing 100 percent in what you do. Your most successful idea will be the one that you are passionate about. Matilda Sandstrom is the 23 year old co-founder of Adventurist Backpack Co. She grew up in a small village in northern Sweden and…
Accept the fact that failure happens and it’s not the end of the world nor does it define you as a person. Figure out what went wrong, fix it if possible, and keep moving forward. Everyone fails at some point! Cynthia Bullock is the founder and president of B&B…
It’s often so easy to get wrapped up in “doing mode,” responding to every fire that comes up. I’ve found that the more often I check in with myself about why I am doing this work in the first place, I’m able to keep better perspective and focus on working…
It is so helpful to learn from others who have been in the game longer than you. Learning from their successes and failures can help you make solid decisions backed by experience and research. Nino Manca is the co-founder of New York’s newest streetwear brand, Crttrs. Crttr’s premium streetwear…
Never give up, believe in yourself and your mission. Plain and simple. Tenacity and perseverance ultimately win. Jennifer Pearce is a fifteen+ year veteran of leading organizations, building and executing action plans that meet financial goals. She has held leadership roles in operational, financial and business decision support within…
Don’t wait until the “perfect time” to do what you love. There is never a perfect time. Do it now! Jeannie James is a Clinical Herbalist and the founder of HerbalJeannie.com. She is a member of the AHG (American Herbalists Guild) and has over 20 years of experience studying…
Observe the traits of successful people around you, and ask one of them to be your mentor. A mentor is an invaluable asset. Their experience, knowledge, and insights can guide you through the corporate and professional maze. Suren Rodrigues is an avid scientist and technologist in the Greater Denver…