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Building a Business

The Topgolf Founders Fought Through Countless Rejections — and Built America’s Favorite New Game

After being shunned by investors and struggling to find their audience, a big-thinking partner helped guide these founders to viral success.

By Jason Notte

Thought Leaders

3 Lessons I’ve Learned in Krav Maga That Have Changed My Approach to Business

By Kristina Libby

Thought Leaders

This Executive’s Mother Passed Away Right Before Her Wedding. Here’s How She Moved Forward — and How the Tragedy Inspired a New Career Trajectory.

By Jess Liberi

Thought Leaders

From Homeless Drug Addict to Millionaire: Khalil Rafati on How to Be Successful (Even If You Aren’t Smart)

Thought Leaders

How a Partner Behind the Famous Vegan Restaurant Chain By Chloe Moved Forward After a Lawsuit, Online Harassment and a Miscarriage

Samantha Wasser dealt with a number of personal and professional setbacks amidst helping launch By Chloe, a popular vegan fast-casual chain. She tells us her story.

By Samantha Wasser

Thought Leaders

If You Know When You’re Going to Lose, You’re Closer to Winning Than Everybody Else

It's what you learn from losing that's important.

By Brandon Steiner

Building a Business

How the Single Worst Tragedy in This Artist’s Life Made Her Figure Out How to Heal and Get Stronger

When her assistant lost his life in a tragic car accident, New York artist Elizabeth Sutton had no blueprint on how to move forward.

By Elizabeth Sutton

Business News

How to Overcome Emotional Obstacles

Learn how to keep your emotions in line to nail your goals.

By Lewis Howes

Building a Business

The Surprising Differences Between Men’s and Women’s Motives and Obstacles in Becoming Entrepreneurs

A new survey exposes perceived obstacles to success in entrepreneurship based on gender.

By Lydia Belanger

Building a Business

The Unexpected Benefits of Walking the Harder Path

In business and life, it is the struggle that unlocks your full potential.

By Raj Jana

Building a Business

When Confronting a Crisis, Look 3 Feet in Front of You

It's important to take small steps when your world is in chaos.

By Tim Schigel

Marketing

After Losing 75 Percent of Her Business, This Entrepreneur Emptied Her Personal Savings to Turn Things Around

Sandy Rubinstein, CEO of DX, a digital marketing and advertising firm, emptied her personal savings to bankroll her company for 18 months and get back in the green.

By Sandy Rubinstein

Building a Business

My Dad’s Company Fell Into My Lap When He Died Suddenly. Here’s What I Learned About Building My Own Business.

At 25 years old, I had no idea how to run my dad's business.

By Randi Zinn

Buying a Franchise

Hurricane Maria Almost Destroyed This Entrepreneur’s $300,000 Franchise Investment. Here’s How She Moved Forward.

Post-hurricane, this Pita Pit franchisee in San Juan dealt with lack of food, gas, power and communication. Here's how she used a new mindset to move forward.

By Hayden Field

Thought Leaders

Launch Your Big Idea by Starting With Why

Building a successful business is hard work. If you're not strongly rooted in why you're doing it, it's much simpler to quit or fail.

By Scott Duffy

Building a Business

How I Used My Wheelchair as Leverage to Become an International Speaker

Sometimes what you think is holding you back is actually an incredible asset.

By Jose Flores

Building a Business

Spending My Childhood in Physical Therapy Inspired Me to Start My Own Company

Knowing a problem personally is powerful motivation to bring a solution to market.

By Scott Kim

Business Ideas

Entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico Are Solving Problems in Hurricane Maria’s Aftermath

Sebastian Vidal, director of the Parallel18 accelerator, describes the opportunities for innovation on the island.

By Lydia Belanger

Entrepreneurs

How a Major Personal Crisis Led to a Smarter Business

When his child suddenly required round-the-clock care, an entrepreneur adapted his company's operations to allow him to run it from anywhere, anytime.

By Jason Feifer