Steve Eakin is a speaker, investor, startup advisor and the founder of Startup Black Belt, where he helps tech startups launch, grow and scale.
Apps
How You -- Yes, You! -- Can Earn Passive Income From the Apps You Create
Apps today earn money as readily as websites did in the '90s. And anyone can create them, without knowing the first thing about tech.
Selling Online
10 Ways to Make Money Online You May Not Have Thought Of
The internet was made for profit, not just just memes and political discourse.
Technology
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off by Programmers When Building Your First App
Make sure they know what they are doing. And don't just take their word for it.
Books
10 Books I Believe Will Help You Grow a Lasting Business
After reading over 100 books this year, I've selected these as the ones I believe will give your business a boost.
minimum viable product
Amazon Is Huge Because It Started With A Great MVP
The most important lessons entrepreneurs can take from the internet's biggest empire are from when it was a just another startup.
Courage
Don't Waste Your Time Listening to Your Fear
Fear is often a liar, but not always. Learn when to ignore it.
Reading
Here's What I Learned Reading More Than 100 Books In 2017
If you get one tiny insight, you can change your entire life.
Starting a Business
You Don't Have to Pay Your Dues Before You Start a Business
Follow the new rules of business to get ahead of the pack.
Personal Development
I Broke Up With TV Last Year and We're Not Getting Back Together
When I turned off the television I discovered six hours a day for having a life.
Growth Strategies
Time Is the Ultimate Success, Not Money
Don't use your time to make more money, use your money to make more time.
Life Lessons
Entrepreneurship Requires Living With a Sense of Urgency
People who only think about the long term risk running out of time.
Social Media Marketing
Stop Using Facebook Ads to Tell the World How Great You Are
If your actions aren't speaking louder than your ads, work more and advertise less.
Millennials
Here's Some Advice for Millennials: Consider Working at a Startup Instead of Launching One
The startup world is more exciting when you're receiving a paycheck than if you're the one worrying how to make payroll.
Millennials
Millennials Are Making Millions in Manufacturing
Designing, building and selling your own product is being an entrepreneur in a big way.
Apps
Don't Let Fear Keep You From Building That App
Stop focusing on the fact millions of apps are already for sale and start focusing on getting a piece of the billions in app sales every month.