Stories and lessons from the struggle and success of those who have realized their entrepreneurial dreams whether as first timers or veterans.
Angie Morgan, Co-founder, Lead Star Entrepreneurialism. When most hear that word they think excitement, adventure, and unlimited opportunities. While true, there are other words that complete the picture: Stress, anxiety, and sleepless nights. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 11 years. While the journey has been worthwhile, it hasn’t been easy. During those dark, difficult days […]
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People generally refer to success as though it is within your grasp, if you simply work harder or find more time to accomplish your goals. The truth is, however, that vague statements such as these aren’t a key to unlocking anything but frustration. Achieving great success isn’t about finding more time or working harder; instead,
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As we sat there pondering life on the Inca trail with our family this past New Years, my wife and I realized that this was the dismount on 15 years of core family travel. Our kids are now 24, 21, and 18. Significant others would surely be added to this group and other trips will
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Shama Hyder, Founder & CEO, Marketing Zen Group When I was nine years old, I started my first business. It was a simple business which involved selling gift wrap out of a catalog. I had colors like azure, sunshine yellow, periwinkle memorized. I knew how much they cost, how much I could sell them for,
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By Joe De Sena, CEO, Spartan Race My father once told me that if I wanted to get rich I should invent things that make life easier for people. It’s all about comfort and convenience, he’d say. It made enough sense at the time, but it wasn’t until I discovered a love for endurance racing
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Wendy Raizin, Founder & Designer at Raizin Design While working as an investment banker within New York’s famous financial district, I made the bold decision to pursue my creative eye through interior design. Since launching my business, Raizin Design, LLC, in 2002, I have turned my passion into profit by making a name for myself
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There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. When I competed in horse shows at the national level, I can say that it took a village of people to get one horse and rider into the ring. My mom was not a horse expert. She did not ride; she did
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One of the “realities” I’ve discovered through the years of business ownership, consulting and speaking, is that the customer or client rarely sees you as YOU see you. This is known as Perceptual Reality. In his book Magical Worlds of the Wizard of Ads, Roy H. Williams defines Perceptual Reality as our imagination. We spend
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None of this is going to seem like rocket science, but if you are like me making sure these items are clear and in place is the key to accomplishing an amazing future. When I do these four things well, my goals are realized. Can you get better at these? 1. Goal clarity. What are
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Here I am the owner of a company that provides Travel and Meeting Management services and I have not taken my Executive Team offsite for our annual planning session in far too many years. That changed this past week when my team and I traveled to the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico for our
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