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Boone Whiteside and Ben Medalie didn't want to work 9-5 "on someone else's dream."

With untapped ideas and energy, retirement can be the perfect time to find purpose by launching a successful business.

Chris Paul, a 20-year NBA veteran, is transforming the snack industry with his plant-based brand Good Eatn, which aims to make healthier options both accessible and delicious.

When Daniel Haarburger's dog Milo was recovering from surgery, the founder had a business breakthrough.

Michael Satterlee is a full-time student and the founder of Solefully.

By bringing the same execution principles I apply in business into my personal life, I've discovered that true leadership hinges on integrity and that achieving lasting results requires a holistic approach to life, not just a focus on strategy.

At 17, Matt Orlic had a job that would help launch him into entrepreneurship.

Kate Banks, 55, received a Christmas gift that inspired her small business.

Kelly Bozigian, 32, and her husband Colt have built a lucrative online business.

When Nicole Smith met up with her best friend in Paris and struggled to get good photos of them together, she knew there had to be a better way.

Successful entrepreneurs can see opportunities where others do not, generating fresh ideas and excitement about possibilities. But this enthusiasm can become a weakness if it diverts attention from daily business operations.

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Scaling a business means evolving with each new challenge. Regular check-ins on organizational structures and processes can prevent hidden roadblocks and keep your team feeling supported.

Drawing from personal experience and collected wisdom, I see three critical stages every small business goes through: the leap, the growth, and the scale

In 2013, Shannon Houchin wanted to start a real business — "something that mattered."

Solving pain points isn't just a path to business success; it's the foundation. Here's how to get started.

Do you have a green thumb, an internet connection and some hours to kill? If so, this side hustle could be the perfect way to grow thousands of extra dollars a month.

Get started in this growing industry, with options that range from IT consulting to childcare.

Marisa Risden, 32, wanted to take control of her schedule and leverage her existing skill set.

Shari Raymond, a mother of three, was looking for a specific toy — and was "shocked" when she couldn't find it.

Both the data and my anecdotal experience over the decades show businesses don't fail for the reasons we always hear. It's something else entirely.