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Legendary Bay Area rapper E-40 turned grassroots hustle into a multi-million-dollar music and business empire. From selling tapes out of his car trunk to launching wines, spirits and a bestselling cookbook, he's always cooking something up on and off the mic.

As brands navigate today's shifting retail landscape, returns recommerce is becoming an essential strategy to unlock accessible price points, foster customer loyalty and stay agile.

Todd Graves was turned down by every bank in town when he started. Here, he sits down to share his mentality on success, leadership and building a billion-dollar brand.

Digital organization helps prevent trust-eroding moments and helps small businesses avoid drowning in too much data overload.

Today's founders are flipping the script and redefining how startups are built.

Entrepreneur Susan Michals transformed the negative "cat lady" stereotype into a thriving pop culture phenomenon with CatCon, the world's largest cat-focused event.

"Boring" businesses often deliver better returns than VC-funded disruption plays, with less competition and clearer paths to profitability.

I've learned that buying the right domain quietly can save money and protect your strategy. Here's what stealth acquisition looks like in practice.

He used to pour on the love. Now it's time for straight talk. Is this the evolution of leadership?

Being a bootstrapped founder isn't easy. But thanks to AI, it's certainly easier now than it was 20 years ago — or even two years ago. Here are three ways every single entrepreneur should be leveraging AI tools now.

Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer turned a college project into Sequel, the first spiral tampon, now backed by a WNBA partnership with the Indiana Fever.

Ruth Sack seized an opportunity to expand the brand's customer base.

Autopilot stores aren't just income streams. They are passports to freedom, flexibility and finally working and living on your own terms.

Technical skills matter, but relationships are what move the needle. Here's how to build a network that actually works.

Entrepreneurs need to learn how to use AI-powered digital agents so they can personalize service, automate tasks and reach more customers.

Value-based pricing can be effective, but there are significant downsides every founder needs to consider.

Don't apologize for our generation's defining qualities. Plan for them.

The dream of owning a home has never felt more out of reach. So, a growing number of aspiring homeowners are making an unconventional choice.

As the business landscape evolves, LLCs provide a solid foundation for sustainable growth and generational success.

The D'Amelios' latest venture, Be Happy Snacks, blends purpose with popcorn, bringing mental health awareness and Gen Z flavor to Walmart's shelves.

In 2025, having a physical storefront allows founders to establish a vibrant center for their brand, a key element that connects and completes their customers' online experience.

When I couldn't find the tech talent we needed to grow, turning to Vietnam didn't just solve the problem — it changed the way we scale our company.

Josh Turner launched a side project after he was fired — and it led to a lucrative business that gives back.

Micro-acquisitions are the smart founder's shortcut. Here's why.

Location-agnostic leadership prioritizes building connected teams, cross-functional alignment, customer obsession and performance through intentional design. It includes real-world examples from a global approach to distributed teamwork.

What we learned about scale, AI and ownership when we tried to connect thousands of people in real time.