If I’m stuck on a tough problem, I’ll make sure to go to bed thinking about it. I like to leverage mental background processes – i.e. letting our subconscious work on problems for us. I always wake up with better ideas than I had the night before. Yarin Kessler is…
The ability and discipline to listen to people helps bring ideas to life. Once you understand the problem, you can then try to solve it. Bobby Emamian is the co-founder and CEO of Prolific Interactive, a strategy-led mobile agency headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. A former college athlete, Bobby’s competitive…
Meet Bobby Emamian – Co-founder and CEO of Prolific Interactive
[quote style=”boxed”]Last year I spent over $25,000 getting my first book published, edited, and marketed. I made $10.51 in sales. That could be a failure, or that could be the beginning of something extraordinary. It all depends how you look at it.[/quote] Toni Rae is the third of four daughters,…
[quote style=”boxed”]Always take time to reflect on the day or what’s to come. Some call it meditating or praying. However you label it, it’s during these quiet times that you can really meld vision and purpose.[/quote] Charles Cantu started with nothing more than an associate’s degree and a passion for…
[quote style=”boxed”]Timing my decision-making processes helps me be more productive. Often, decisions that can’t be made immediately are hard to time.[/quote] Andrew Fayad is the CEO and Managing Partner of eLearning Mind. He oversees sales, marketing, and strategic growth opportunities. eLearning Mind is an e-learning design and development agency that…
Meet Andrew Fayad – CEO and Managing Partner of eLearning Mind
[quote style=”boxed”]I would have spent more time learning about marketing and allocating more resources to it. It is no use having great products and services if people can’t find you.[/quote] Lily Tran isn’t an ordinary entrepreneur. After returning from Africa where she worked on sustainability projects, the Columbia University graduate…
[quote style=”boxed”]Ask people what they hate about your company.[/quote] Majella Mark, the Connecticut girl who moved to the big city to put her stamp on the world has numerous years of global experience working within the fashion, television and publications industry. With ballooning beauty frustrations while living abroad, she came…
[quote style=”boxed”]Seek the perspectives of others. Surrounding yourself with a diverse set of smart people is really important. Some of these people will be within your organization, others will be outside of it.[/quote] Erik is the President of NYTECH, a membership-driven, 501(c)(6) non-profit organization focused on developing and promoting the…
[quote style=”boxed”]“JFDI” is my philosophy. At Greatist, we’re firm believers in just getting things done. That means prioritizing the toughest tasks first and knocking them out when you’re fresh. When it’s something creative, I literally build “be creative” blocks into my schedule every week. It may be a little weird…
[quote style=”boxed”]Get close to your employees, and take a genuine interest in their future. [/quote] Evrim Oralkan is the founder and CEO of Travertine Mart, a boutique online flooring company specializing in premium-grade travertine pavers, tiles, and pool coping. Until Travertine Mart’s founding in 2007, travertine could only be found in…