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Being an early riser is my most vital habit. Waking early just puts me in a “carpe diem” mindset. I wake up, go to the gym, do some reading, and then start prepping for my workday. Time can’t be regained, so maximizing your time is the most valuable way to ensure a productive day. J.R. […]
[quote style=”boxed”]Trusting and releasing responsibility to those around me makes me a more productive entrepreneur. [/quote] Aaron Salow is the CEO and Co-Founder of XOEye Technologies, a Nashville, Tennessee based company that produces end-to-end wearable tech solutions for industrial markets. Aaron oversees product development, long-term marketing strategies and investor relations. Aaron’s working experience in industrial-collar and […]
[quote style=”boxed”]Tireless dedication to the task at hand. Nothing matters more than the task at hand and being fully present to accomplishing one task as a little battle.[/quote] Tom Haarlander is an entrepreneur from Nashville who has an eye for innovation and a passion for wellness. During College, Tom Haarlander combined these interests to establish […]
[quote style=”boxed”]We take action immediately. Time wasted on meeting, talking and planning often turns into opportunity wasted. One pillar of an entrepreneurial mindset is not fearing failure, and we certainly don’t. We put our ideas into action, make plenty of mistakes, then make sure to learn from them to grow and improve that idea. I […]
[quote style=”boxed”]Set small milestones and every time you hit one, pick your head up and see if you need to adjust course to reach your long-term goals.[/quote] WAFFLE, pulls all your social networks into one feed so you can always stay-up-to-date with your social news. With Waffle’s social media management dashboard, you are able to […]
[quote style=”boxed”]I reflect on a daily basis. I reflect on my family, my friends, my relationships with other people in general; and I recommend that others do the same. [/quote] F. Zaria Chinelo is an artist, scientist, and entrepreneur. She possesses 6+ years experience in teaching education, and web development. Zaria holds dual degrees in Molecular […]
[quote style=”boxed”]I would seriously consider purchasing whatever building your brick and mortar store is going into. I didn’t and I wish I had.[/quote] Mark Schottland spent 11 years in the financial services sector with Russell Investments out of Seattle. As a regional director in a “road warrior” culture, he burned out from spending Friday nights […]
[quote style=”boxed”]I would believe in myself and my work earlier. It took me a long time to get to a place in life where I felt like my vision was valid. I think I was waiting for someone to tell me it was. That’s unnecessary. All of our ideas and inspirations are valid, regardless of […]
[quote style=”boxed”]Stay foolish. This means to innovate often, to remain agile and do what energizes you. Life is entirely too short, and wasting opportunities is the worst sin.[/quote] Kristopher (Kris) Lange exhibits the unique combined qualities of a business professional and visionary entrepreneur. He is results-driven and paradigm-changing. His official title at BookFool.com is “Chief […]
[quote style=”boxed”]I would have believed in the girl in the mirror more, and had more faith in her. [/quote] Wrinkled Records originated in a conversation between award-winning Nashville artist/songwriter Sandy Knox and her dad. No stranger to chart-topping songs, Knox co-wrote three consecutive hits for Reba McEntire, including the Grammy-winning “Does He Love You?,” “Why Haven’t […]
[quote style=”boxed”]Do things other than work. A lot of entrepreneurs get bogged down in their ideas and sit at their desks for 14 hours a day, seven days a week, and never take their eyes off the prize. I have my best ideas when I am not at work, so I try to make enough […]
[quote style=”boxed”]Solve a problem, provide ongoing value and make your solution available as a subscription. That’s the Raven model, and it’s working quite well for us.[/quote] Jon Henshaw has been involved with website development and internet strategy since 1995. He’s taught internet training courses professionally and has spent a good portion of his career consulting […]