Jan is a dedicated philanthropist, passionate entrepreneur, and successful businesswoman. Along with her husband Tim, she operated and developed Golden Foods/Golden Brands for 20 years and built the brand into a global leader in the industrial baking industry. The convergence of her daughter Rachel’s philanthropic journey and Jan’s professional journey…
Never stop learning. Most of what I learned that’s helped me run my businesses has been from books I’ve read; not from formal education. Pick up a book, read an article, or listen to a podcast. That way you’ll continue to grow your skills and pick up new knowledge. …
If you’re trying to do the right thing, the right thing will always prevail. So, stick to your guns. Some people are simply destined for greatness. Did it come from his parent’s example as small business owners, or perhaps the Saudi Arabian Prince who he worked for in his…
If it takes less than 5 minutes, do it now. Alan Percal is a credentialed actuary and WSOP champion. He spent his first three post-collegiate years working at a Fortune 100 company as an Actuary and has since developed an extensive background in entrepreneurship and tech startups. He now…
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. That goes for learning about new topics, finding new opportunities, connecting with new people, and so on. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. Matthew Multerer launched Finespun Clothing, a new men’s tailored clothing company, in the summer of 2016. Finespun is…
Meet Matthew Multerer – Co-Founder and CEO of Finespun Clothing
I make a lot of people maps. I like to put the big goal in the middle of my map and then see who I need to involve in accomplishing the goal. I put actionable items under each person or entity so that I hold myself accountable to follow up…
[quote style=”boxed”]Stubborn perseverance–a dogged determination to produce and execute. I like checking off “to do’s” on a long list.[/quote] Don Weobong is founder and president of Telania, a technology software-as-a-service company based in Louisville, Kentucky. Telania specializes in e-learning technology, online billing systems, web applications and software development. Premier products…
[quote style=”boxed”]Helping people earn money always makes you money.[/quote] Steve Huey is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of sustainable performance in high-tech industries. His recent accomplishments include co-leading the expansion of The Learning House, Inc., where he helped triple the size of the company in only…
[quote style=”boxed”]Scarcity brings clarity, because it helps you figure out how to best optimize your resources and avoid doing wasteful things. The lesser your means, the greater your options.[/quote] Emily Gimmel is the founder and CEO of GRACESHIP, a line of chic computer bags and accessories exclusively for women. The…