Learn how to self-educate and effectively research…The more you educate yourself, the better you can stay ahead of the competition. Ken Brokaw is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for starting and growing companies, all while developing long-lasting partnerships. Over the last 11 years, he’s conquered the markets of…
Read and reflect. Sleep on it and let your brain work through your thoughts. Erick McFerran was born in Independence, Iowa and received a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Erick graduated from the University of Iowa…
Your employees are your business. The more trust you give them, the more they will act trustworthy. Brian Platz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Fluree, PBC, a North Carolina-based Public Benefit Corporation focused on transforming data security, ownership and access with a scalable blockchain database. Platz was an…
When you put people first, the profits almost always follow. Remember, success is not merely measured by a dollar amount but by the impact you can have on the people around you, your community and even the world. Ryan Vet is an innovative leader, entrepreneur, speaker and author. He…
There is no substitute for learning from failure—it’s priceless. Jessica Parker is a researcher, educator and entrepreneur. She is the owner and CEO of Dissertation by Design, a consulting firm that provides scholarly writing and professional editing support to graduate students all over the world. Her team consists of…
If you maintain organization in everything you do in life, family and work, then it makes for ease in being able to help others. Tanaya Walters, Ed.D is the CEO of TW Enterprise Group, LLC and an emotional intelligence specialist. Her business focuses on helping both individuals and organizations…
Davis Siksnans is the co-founder and CEO of Printful, the print-on-demand drop shipping startup that makes it easy for anyone to sell custom print products online. Davis co-founded Printful in 2013 when he was 22, and in just six years he’s grown the company from five to five hundred employees…
Empower others to take ownership in their role in the business. In 2012, Dr. Taylor, a North Carolina board-certified anesthesiologist and proceduralist, formed Integrated Pain Solutions to treat patients with chronic pain conditions. Encouraged by hemp research in regards to chronic pain management, he saw an opportunity to pioneer…
Do lots of customer discovery and continue to get feedback. Negative feedback is how you learn. Corrie is a mom, educator and entrepreneur. She has a degree in elementary education and worked in the school system for several years before catching the entrepreneurial bug. She was involved in the…
Don’t be afraid to listen to the opinions of others in your industry. Discussing ideas with likeminded professionals can spark more creativity in your process. The Simonini Group with principal David Simonini as Director of Creative Consulting, is well-known for quality and high-end luxury homes. David Simonini and the…