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BY Bryan Elliott
The skateboard icon and entrepreneur shares the secrets of his success.
Tipping Its Hat to a Younger Generation, Pukka Headwear Finds Success in the Golf Industry
BY Lisa Girard
After years of struggle, the golf cap company stands out in a crowded market with a customized approach to selling.
What Brands Can Learn About Social-Media Authenticity From Kobe Bryant
BY Scott Levy
Ideas for how you can share your brand personality and connect with followers on sites like Facebook and Twitter.
How Jay-Z Went From Music Mogul to Sports Agent
BY Brian Patrick Eha
A timeline of the life and career of Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, who transformed himself into a $450-million brand.An App That Moves Sports Fans to Better Seats
BY Matt Villano
Evan Owens designed Pogoseat, an app that helps fans at an event swap seats.
Last-Minute March Madness Marketing Tips
BY Jim Joseph
Everybody is talking about March Madness and if you're a smart marketer, so are you. Here are several low-cost strategies to get in on the action before it's too late.
World-Champion Skier Jeremy Bloom's Unconventional Path to Entrepreneurship
BY John Patrick Pullen
He missed his shot at Olympic gold, his football career was sidelined by injuries. He has dabbled in modeling and TV presenting. Now, the golden boy may have finally found his footing, in what once would have seemed an unlikely arena: entrepreneurship.
Play Video Shaquille O'Neal on What Inspires His Business Decisions (Video)
BY Brian Solis
At SXSW, the former pro-basketball star and self-described high-level geek explains what drives him to invest in startups and what's next.
Shaquille O'Neal on Geeks, Partnering and Winning in Business
BY Laura Lorber
The retired basketball star has advice for entrepreneurs.
Former NFL Running Back Tiki Barber Creates Online Marketplace for Athletes
BY Trevor Turnbull
The ex-New York Giants star on his new venture and how his time as an athlete prepared him to become an entrepreneur.
Web Startup Offers Fans Unique Experiences
BY Matt Villano
Fandeavor.com puts sports junkies in the middle of the action.
5 Inspirational Quotes From Sports Figures in 2012
BY Trevor Turnbull
Lessons in teamwork, goal-setting and more from some of the biggest names in sports.
Day #10: Our Top Picks for Sports Lovers
BY Colleen DeBaise
On the last day of our Indie Merchant Holiday Gift Guide, we roll out five products for the special angler, yogi or Frisbee player in your life.
Salary Negotiation Lessons From the NHL Lockout
BY Trevor Turnbull
Five tips to consider about employee pay based on the missteps of the hockey labor dispute.
3 Ways to Lead Your Business Like a Baseball Manager
BY Trevor Turnbull
As major league baseball gears up for the World Series, here's how you can manage a winning team.
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From NFL Innovator Steve Sabol
BY Trevor Turnbull
Three lessons from the life of an entrepreneur who helped revolutionize sports broadcasting.
What Sports Can Teach You About Running a Business
BY Brandon Steiner
Consistent performance, whether in sports, sales or growing your business, pays off in more ways than simply sealing a big deal.
Richard Branson and the Sporting Life
BY Richard Branson
The Olympics and other sporting events have the billionaire entrepreneur thinking about the importance of sports to teamwork and competition.
Olympic Training Tips for Coaching Employees to Greatness
BY Gwen Moran
Just as Olympians need great coaches to reach their highest potential, your high-performing employees need coaching to do the same. Here's how to get started.
5 Winning Baseball Books
BY David Ferrell
Book buzz: The must-reads of 2012 include "The Art of Fielding" and "Damn Yankees."
Kentucky Businesses Brace for NCAA Final Four Madness
BY Jason Fell
Here are three tips for how you can prepare for a sudden surge in sales.
Competition: A Choice Activity for Young Entrepreneurs
BY Adam Toren
In the final days of March Madness, do you feel like your company is a Baylor or UNLV? Here's how to size up the competition and come out on top.
Martial Arts Franchise Kicks Butt
BY Jason Daley
A martial arts franchise aims to drop-kick bullies and raise self-esteem while helping owners bring a professional approach to their business.
Six Tips to Turn Your Passion into Profit
BY Nancy Mann Jackson
How Joe Reynolds and Ryan Kunkel parlayed their love of extreme adventure into a $30 million enterprise.



