[quote style=”boxed”]I only know one way – by putting way more work into them than you ever thought you would at the beginning.[/quote] Graham Talley is Co-founder and CEO of Portland based business Float On, which is the largest float tank center in the United States. In addition to running…
[quote style=”boxed”]I coach my team to be focused on creating value. Whatever you do, do it the best you can and money will follow. The value must come first.[/quote] Torrin is a musician, public speaker, entrepreneur, and writer located in the pacific northwest. Music education is his passion and spreading…
[quote style=”boxed”]Delegating. Entrepreneurs often want to control the process and priorities, but I can be more efficient if I delegate to my amazing staff. The ownership of projects and priorities is essential.[/quote] Jim Williams, CEO at MustHaveMenus.com and is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for design. In addition to…
[quote style=”boxed”]If you seek the counsel of many, patterns emerge too great to ignore.[/quote] Joe Woodruff is an inspirational speaker, author, coach and pastor. Founder of joewoodruff.net, he speaks to the three driving needs of every person: the need for faith, love and influence. Utilizing word and media, Joe challenges…
[quote style=”boxed”]It’s a combination of three things: Incent, inspire, and empower.[/quote] Founder and CEO Jill Nelson has grown Ruby Receptionists to a multimillion dollar business, which has experienced double-digit growth every year since its inception in 2003. With 135 passionate staff members, Ruby serves more than 2,600 small businesses throughout…
[quote style=”boxed”]I realize that when you have an idea, there are thousands of people who have the exact same idea. It’s a matter of saying, “Okay, this is a good idea, and I’m going to make it happen,” and then, just doing it. No excuses, just doing.[/quote] Sean Thorne is…
[quote style=”boxed”]I’d start by finding a sugar momma. Seriously, being prepared financially is important because it increases the likelihood for success. [/quote] Mike Shur works hard and loves his work. An ex-investment banker, Mike found his passion in jerky. His current focus is on disrupting the NW food and beverage startup…
[quote style=”boxed”]”Don’t lose focus and go after the next shinny bubble you find along the way.”[/quote] Zeke Camusio, our head of business development, is a serial entrepreneur who started seven companies and sold three of them. Zeke is also a published author, an avid traveler (96 countries so far and…
[quote style=”boxed”]”Being okay with failure lets me try all sorts of things I might not have attempted otherwise. Almost all of my best successes came out of this process.”[/quote] Joshua Siler is the Founder and CTO of HiringThing, a Saas provider that helps companies post jobs online, manage applicants and…
[quote style=”boxed”]”If we want to become the best in something we need to learn from the best. So pick someone who has a proven track record in the areas you are interested in.”[/quote] Adriaan Smit was born to be an engineer. Always very inquisitive and from a young age spent…