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Zoom’s Return-To-Office Could Doom The Company
Exceptional leaders often excel as skilled storytellers, and for good reason. Once a company hits a certain level of organizational complexity, one of the most important tasks the CEO has is to craft intellectually coherent and captivating narratives about the firm, its purpose, and its performance. Failure in this task means undermining the very existence of the company; a sin…
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Couple’s Weekend Hobby Turned Into Business With $4M+ Revenue
Mickey Popat worked in finance, and his wife, Vicky Popat, was a teacher when their weekend gardening hobby led to more than 80 fruit trees planted in their Orlando, Florida, backyard — and the idea to turn the passion into a business.Image Credit: Courtesy of PlantOGram. Vicky Popat, left, and…
How the ‘Silver Tsunami’ Is Benefitting Young Entrepreneurs
As baby boomers retire, they are not only exiting their employment but also their companies. This demographic trend, known as the "Silver Tsunami," is creating unprecedented opportunities for investors, business owners and entrepreneurs.According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 52.3% of U.S. employer-businesses are owned by people who are…
5 Questions I Ask Before Saying Yes to Something New
When I first started out, I said yes to everything.That's what most entrepreneurs do. You're in build mode, and you don't want to miss an opportunity, so you keep stacking your calendar and pushing forward. But at some point, all that saying yes becomes a liability.For me, it showed up…
Why Today’s Smartest CEOs Are Choosing Transparency Over Perfection
As Gen-Z begins to reveal their personal values and desires, it's apparent now that public-facing perfection is out of style, and transparency is king. There is now a move from a curated and performative charisma to a desire for a real and candid thought leader.People are tired of having perfect-looking…
27-Year-Old Grows DTC Business From $60,000 to Over $500,000
Ruth Sack, 27, grew up with Streets Ahead, the luxury leather accessories brand her father, David Sack, founded in 1982. She and her siblings painted belts with nail polish in the Los Angeles factory and attended trade shows across the country with their parents.Image Credit: Courtesy of Streets Ahead. Ruth…
There’s a New Trend in Real Estate — and It’s Worth $438 Billion
"It's all about location, location, location" is the old but humorous business adage about the importance of where property is located and how that affects its valuation. This is a phrase that is ubiquitous among real estate vendors and agents worldwide.But location aside, there is another consideration for entrepreneurs in…
When Tech Helps — It Hurts. Here’s How to Take Back Productivity and Culture
Let me start by saying, I'm not anti-tech. I love it. I use it every day, for everything from audio and video production, to video conferencing and streaming, to time management tools. I would venture to say, and I'm sure most would agree, that technology is essential today. Technology drives…
Before Selling Your Business, Ask Your Buyer These 5 Questions
When it comes to selling your business, the numbers matter — but the fit matters more. Founders can get caught up on the valuation, deal structure and closing timelines. But the real success of an exit isn't just measured in dollars; it's measured in legacy, continuity and the future of…
6 Ways to Start a Corporate Social Responsibility Program With Real Impact
As a founder and CEO, I've always believed that good health for individuals, communities and companies starts from the ground up, quite literally. And with my company, ZenToes, it's always been my priority to ensure that our mission comes to life, not simply through our effective, podiatrist-recommended foot care solutions,…
Why Waiting for Monthly Financial Reports Is Creating Blind Spots and Slowing Your Growth
We live in a time when numbers hit our inboxes faster than we can process them — forecasts, cash flow snapshots, margin breakdowns. But real leadership doesn't happen in spreadsheets. It plays out in moments where you have to weigh risk, seize opportunity, and move — often with imperfect information.That's…
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I Asked AI to Create a Plan for a Fake Company — The Results Blew Me Away, But Not in the Way You Might Think
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5 Crucial Challenges Startups Must Overcome
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…