Business Lessons

Growing a Business

The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Made Me a Better Entrepreneur

In my journey as an entrepreneur, I made three major mistakes that, at first, seemed like setbacks — but they ultimately shaped me into a stronger, more strategic business leader.

Leadership

How a Night in the Jordanian Desert Taught Me a Business Lesson I'll Never Forget

A night in the Jordanian desert revealed powerful lessons on leadership, adaptability and strategic focus — proving that the best business insights often come from stepping outside your comfort zone.

Growing a Business

7 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Special Operations Training

Entrepreneurs and elite soldiers share a common trait: the ability to thrive under pressure. Discover five critical lessons from special operations training that can give you a strategic edge in business, from resilience to decision-making under stress.

Side Hustle

I've Made Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars With a Fun Side Hustle — And You Might Have Seen Me Doing It on TV

Phil Schraeder, CEO at GumGum Advertising, turned a childhood passion into a lucrative side gig.

Starting a Business

I've Interviewed Over 100 Entrepreneurs Who Started Businesses Worth $1 Million to $1 Billion or More. Here's Some of Their Best Advice.

From Richard Branson to Martha Stewart and beyond, these founders reveal what it takes to build and lead successful companies.

Growing a Business

3 Hard-Earned Lessons from My Entrepreneurial Journey

The key lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship include building a strong team, believing in my vision, and balancing focus with rest to avoid burnout.

Leadership

4 Steps That Will Help You Earn More by Doing Less (At Least Of What You Don't Like)

This effective method, developed by a former U.S. president, can help you concentrate on high-value work that only you can do.

Growing a Business

Why "Doing Less" Is The Key To Scaling Your Small Business These Next 6 Months

We all need to spend more time thinking, not just doing. Here's my plan for this year.

Thought Leaders

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Took My Company Public

What I wish I would have known through the many turmoils of experience that lead to necessary wisdoms for company survival.

Travel

I Stayed at a Luxury Villa That Costs Over $26,000 a Night. Take a Look Inside — and Learn Its Secrets for Surpassing High Expectations.

People spending more than $100,000 on a week-long vacation want to be impressed. Here's how Villa Avellana does it.

Starting a Business

Law School Taught Me a Lot — But Not How to Run a Business. Here Are 3 Lessons I Learned the Hard Way.

The world is full of smart, capable professionals whose businesses didn't succeed — not for lack of skill, but for lack of business know-how. And I was one of them. Here's what I learned about running a business that law school never taught me.

Leadership

7 Business Lessons I Learned From Planning My Daughter's Wedding

Here's what planning a wedding taught me about building a successful business.

Starting a Business

I Wasted So Much Time By Not Doing These 4 Things When I Started My Business

Here's what I've learned by building my business and what I would do differently if I could start over.

Leadership

How My Hispanic Heritage Fueled My Journey as an Entrepreneur and Leader

Learn how your cultural heritage and the entrepreneurial lessons passed down through generations can shape your path to success.

Entrepreneurs

Beyond the Courtroom: Shaping Dubai's Legal Future through Expertise

Dr. Hassan Elhais: Pioneering Legal Excellence in Dubai's Dynamic Landscape