Ask, “Why?” I think it annoys everyone to no end, but if something doesn’t make sense to me in a meeting, I can’t stop myself from asking why until we uncover a solution that makes sense. Mike Kalis is the CEO of Marketplace Homes. He and Marketplace Homes have been…
[quote style=”boxed”]Every entrepreneur must face moments of failure. The trick is not to give up, but try again.[/quote] Rebel Nell creates defiant jewelry with a purpose. They make jewelry from fallen graffiti, while fulfilling their mission to employ, educate and empower disadvantaged women. Their goal is to transition the women…
[quote style=”boxed”]Hire and grow giants. Doing so will make the world of a difference for you and the teams you manage as well as the people across the organization that depend on your team to perform.[/quote] Detavio Samuels is the President of GlobalHue-Detroit. At just 32, Detavio is one of the…
[quote style=”boxed”]The truth is, Outdoor Hub was an accident. I tried to create a pro-hunting league, World Hunting Association, and it bombed. Outdoor Hub was a morph and has turned into a worldwide success online, which is very cool![/quote] David Farbman is the CEO and Founder of Outdoor Hub and…
[quote style=”boxed”]Constantly meet new people and make connections. You never know who you cross paths with and how they can impact you in the future.[/quote] A self-proclaimed “healthy and allergy-free food product fanatic” and nutritional consultant, Stacy Goldberg recognizes the importance of managing a life with a food allergy in…
Who are you and what do you do? I am a private investigator whose company, Assets International, specializes in locating missing heirs, mineral rights owners and other beneficiaries. Think of me as the next Ed McMahon. I bring people money they were never expecting. Our big expansion in the past…
[quote style=”boxed”]Fail. The first startup I was a part of was a tremendous failure, within six month we had burned through millions of dollars. Lets just say, you learn what NOT to do very quickly.[/quote] Erick Bzovi is actively involved in the Internet sector and on his 3rd startup….
[quote style=”boxed”]I find sketching or writing on paper is the best way to focus on a new idea and give it shape. I love my computer, but it can be so distracting! Taking pen to paper is just enough of a physical act to force decisions and crystallize an idea…
[quote style=”boxed”]You influence others by speaking their language, not through some magical gift of persuasion.[/quote] Brian Tolle is a partner at The Re-Wired Group, a business development consultancy that uses Demand-Side Innovation to drive the creation and commercialization of new products, services, brands and businesses. His work focuses on designing…
[quote style=”boxed”]There is no “how-to guide” or “secret formula,” the only way I know how to create things is to go out and do it, try it, take a risk.[/quote] Tom Valenti is CEO and Founder of ConnectAde, an online road-map that breaks down the complex caregiving maze into bite-sized…