Entrepreneur Magazine
January 2019
How Michael Strahan Took Control of His Post-Football Career
The NFL star redefined himself after retirement from the sport, and found a whole new world of opportunity.
#1 on the Franchise 500: How McDonald's Evolved With Its Customer
The #1 company on our annual Franchise 500 list is a master class in staying power.
#8 on the Franchise 500: Great Clips Reinvents the Haircut Experience
The #8 company on our Franchise 500 list has an app that's been downloaded more than 10 million times, tracking customer appointments, history, and preferences.
December 2018
Maria Sharapova Built a Business Empire Thanks to Her Winning Team
For the tennis champ and entrepreneur, teamwork is the key to success.
RadioShack Is Now Selling in Unexpected Places. Will Anyone Buy?
After hanging on through two bankruptcies, RadioShack struck a deal to open small locations inside a franchise called HobbyTown. Now, the question: Will this help or hurt both brands?
Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Has 99 Pages of Business Ideas
She's CEO of a billion-dollar brand, but she's always looking to invent the next big thing.
November 2018
The 50 Most Daring Entrepreneurs in 2018
Get inspired by this year's biggest risk takers, from Elon Musk to Chance the Rapper.
Elon Musk Is Bold and Daring. But Should You Be Like Him?
Two business experts sound off on why Musk is (and isn't!) an entrepreneur to emulate.
Ban.do Founder Jen Gotch Opened Up About Her Mental Health and Inspired a Valuable Change at Her Brand
'We've got more to offer than just cute cups,' she says about being focused on products that promote personal betterment.
October 2018
Guy Fieri Is Insanely Busy. Here's How He Gets It All Done.
The chef, TV star, vintner and entrepreneur has a secret to being in a million places at once.
How to Multitask Like Tim Ferriss, Randi Zuckerberg and Other Very Busy People
Nine entrepreneurs tell us how they get it all done.
Why This CEO Fired Himself and Asked His Friend to Take Over
Matt Bodnar was always good at solving problems. But when he became CEO, he saw his company struggle under his leadership. So he made a drastic change.
September 2018
How This 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Built a Multi-Million Dollar Candy Company
Between school, dance and hanging with friends, Alina Morse is running a national candy brand.
This Entrepreneur Shares How She Survived When the Money Ran Out
When a change in the tax law nearly wiped out Saima Khan's company, she was forced to reconsider exactly what kind of business she was running.
Meet the New Bosses: How These Entrepreneurs Under 20 Are Changing Industries
The next generation isn't coming. It's already here. These are nine young entrepreneurs, including our September issue cover star, worth watching.
July 2018
Danica Patrick Spent Years Preparing to Retire -- by Laying the Groundwork for a New Career
How do you trade the comforts of a job you know well for the unknown of entrepreneurship? Just-retired race car driver Danica Patrick is finding out.
Mental Illness May Plague Entrepreneurs More Than Other People. Here's Why (and How to Get Help).
One entrepreneur walks us through her struggle with the anxiety and depression that affects so many.
The Secret to Finding a Great Mentor: Don't Ask to Be Mentored
Many entrepreneurs think of mentorship all wrong. And that means they're missing the great mentors in front of them.
June 2018
How Kevin Hart Went From Being a Comedian to the Guy Who Owns Comedy
He's one of America's most famous funnymen, but here's what most people don't see: Kevin Hart is often in his office, running a far more ambitious comedy machine.
Change Is Inevitable. Here's How to Start Preparing Right Now.
Four important words: Work your next job.
Inside the Quest to Build the World's Next Biggest Franchises -- by Incubating Them Like Silicon Valley Tech Startups
Aurify Brands is helping food entrepreneurs scale their fledgling brands by providing them with everything from capital to operational support and mentorship.
May 2018
The Craziest Plan That Worked: How Richard Rawlings Hustled His Way Into the TV Show 'Fast N' Loud,' Then Used It to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Brand
In the six years since 'Fast N' Loud' first aired, Richard Rawlings has turned Gas Monkey into a multimillion-dollar brand.
Stop Sacrificing Your Future by Clinging to Your Past
Here's the most important lesson you can learn from your past.
The CEO of the Girl Scouts Wants to Turn Today's Cookie Sellers Into Tomorrow's Powerful Female Entrepreneurs
Sylvia Acevedo wants every girl to know how to access -- and create -- opportunity.
April 2018
Turning Rejection Into Triumph: How Sarah Michelle Gellar and Her Co-Founders Built a New Baking Brand
As an actor, Sarah Michelle Gellar was used to rejection and uphill battles, but co-founding her startup, Foodstirs, has been a challenge like no other.
Ask These 3 Questions to Determine Where to Spend Your Marketing Dollars
Stretching your marketing dollars is imperative, especially when there aren't that many marketing dollars to stretch.
How Small Startups Can Profit From Competitor's Woes
With the right mix of speed, timing and guts, smart founders can profit hugely from their much, much, much larger rivals' misfortune.