Amanda Breen

Senior Features Writer

Entrepreneur Staff

Amanda Breen is a senior features writer at Entrepreneur.com. She is a graduate of Barnard College and received an MFA in writing at Columbia University, where she was a news fellow for the School of the Arts.

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After a High School Student Asked If I’d Followed My Dream, I Realized I Needed to Quit Teaching. This Year My Business Is On Track to Make $200K.

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Building a Business

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Building a Business

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Building a Business

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Building a Business

This Doctor Saw a Problem Impacting Over 60% of Americans. The Business He Started to Solve It Makes $100 Million a Year.

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Side Hustle

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Building a Business

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Side Hustle

This 34-Year-Old’s $5K-a-Month Side Hustle Started With a Family Tradition — Now It’s On Track for $100K in Its First Year: ‘Not Just a Product, It’s a Legacy’

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Building a Business

This Senior Couple Started a Business to Stop Snoring. Their Ad Was ‘Too Pornographic’ — Then They Hit $250K in Monthly Sales: ‘It’s Lunacy’

Lloyd and Sue Ecker went all the way back to 1888 to find a snoring solution.

Side Hustle

His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a ‘Simple Frustration.’ Now It’s Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

28-year-old Brian Youngblood was tired of throwing away half-eaten tubs of hummus.

Building a Business

His Business Sells a Nostalgic Childhood Hobby That Gets Kids Off Screens. It’s On Track for $12 Million This Year: ‘Absolutely Life-Changing.’

Andy Loveland didn't want to raise his kids on screens. His business offers a solution.

Leadership

Is Your Body Language Sabotaging You? This Nonverbal Communication Expert’s Method Has Helped Her Clients Generate $2 Billion in Sales.

Linda Clemons wants to help you "see the invisible."

Building a Business

She Started Using a Wheelchair and Saw a Serious ‘Chasm.’ Her Business Solution Led to $75M in Under a Year.

Karen Morales listened to her "spidey sense" and embraced an exciting opportunity.

Building a Business

We Started Our Business On Instagram In the Back of a Coffee Shop — Now It’s Bringing in $42M in Revenue

Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter launched their brand during the pandemic.

Side Hustle

These Co-Workers Turned a Viral TikTok Into a Dog-Friendly Side Hustle. It Made $456K in Year 1 — Now On Track for $15M: ‘Should Have Quit My Day Job Sooner’

Pavan Bapu and Luke Wilson turned a two-minute process into a two-second one.

Building a Business

They Brought in $5K Per Weekend at Craft Fairs — Then $1.5M a Year — Thanks to an Unusual Business Model: ‘Incredibly Fast Scale’

Susana Chen and Jess Wu wanted to help artists monetize their work.

Side Hustle

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a ‘Scrappy’ Side Hustle in Her Kitchen — It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: ‘Never About Chasing a Trend’

Nicole Glabman's business inspiration stemmed from a "very real frustration."

Retirement

People Ignore a Ticking ‘Tax Bomb’ That Can Decimate Retirement. Here’s How to Stay Safe, According to a Former JPMorgan Executive.

Many Americans incorrectly assume their taxes will be lower when they retire.

Side Hustle

A $2 Garage Sale Purchase Led to a Side Hustle That Earned $300K in Year 1: ‘It’s Not Just About a Sweet Treat’

Tamara Keefe parlayed a sweet passion into a lucrative business.

Building a Business

I Started College at 16, Then Became a Yoga Teacher. Here’s How My Unconventional Journey Led to $100M.

Genevieve Gilbreath, co-founder and general partner at Springdale Ventures, says the winding path is most interesting.

Building a Business

This Workout Was Created for Male Prisoners During World War I. Now It’s Everywhere — and Worth $120 Billion.

Joseph Pilates developed his namesake exercise regimen during World War I.

Side Hustle

I’m a History Buff Who Started a Unique Side Hustle. It Surpassed $1M a Year and Landed On ‘Shark Tank.’

A letter written by President Abraham Lincoln inspired Ari Siegel's business.

Building a Business

I Turned My Childhood Hobby Into a $2K-a-Month Business. Then I Quit My Corporate Job and Hit $100K+ a Month.

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Side Hustle

He Started a Smoky Side Hustle in His Backyard — It Hit Mid-6 Figures a Month and Is Now Sold in Costco: ‘Created Out of Thin Air’

Jared Drinkwater transformed a snack idea into a fast-growing business with products sold in thousands of stores.

Business News

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Successful brands are meeting their young consumers where they want to be.

Side Hustle

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Bar Bruhis and Brian Gallagher reimagined a pantry staple.

Business News

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Business Operations & Logistics

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Side Hustle

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Side Hustle

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