Pivots

Growing a Business

How to Master the Art of Pivoting and Turn Setbacks Into Strategic Advantages

Here's how setbacks — whether it's a product flop, a missed market or internal friction — can become the turning points that drive lasting growth.

Growing a Business

Is It Time to Pivot Your Business? 3 Clear Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Pivots can be uncomfortable, even scary. But they're often necessary for survival. The key is knowing when and how to do it right.

Growing a Business

Every Entrepreneur Pivots Their Business Eventually — But in the Age of AI, the Stakes Have Never Been Higher

When to pivot and how are questions that every entrepreneur has to face. Here's how to do it.

Management

Every Company Will Face a Crisis — Here's How You Can Adapt Quickly

When the LA fires started — as an LA-based home renovation company — I knew we needed to spring into action and shift our focus onto a new, unfolding problem in real-time. In this piece, I will break down three lessons that emphasize the importance of adaptability in challenging times.

Growing a Business

Pivoting My Startup Saved It From Failing — Here's How It Can Help Yours, Too

Pivoting in business can be a very bitter pill to swallow, but it may be the cure you need to reach your goals as an entrepreneur. In this article we discuss our relationship with pivots, how to execute them and key things to keep in mind.

Side Hustle

These Friends Launched Their College Side Hustle in Just 1 Hour — Then It Hit 6 Figures a Month: 'It Was a No-Brainer'

The duo had a major revelation while studying abroad — and it led to millions of dollars in sales.

Starting a Business

These Brothers Started a Business to Solve a Smelly Problem. It Led to $85 Million: 'Massive White Space.'

Christian and Justin Arquilla were both working in finance before they took a chance on entrepreneurship.

Growing a Business

Is It Time to Stop Selling a Product? Here Are 3 Key Questions You Need to Ask to Unlock Longterm Profitability

Making sure your products are profitable, relevant and resonate with your customers is key for companies to facilitate sustained growth. Here are some elements to consider when assessing your products.

Starting a Business

These Married Co-Founders Started a Business With a Name 'Nobody Could Pronounce' — Then Bootstrapped It From Their Garage to 8-Figure Revenue

Co-founders Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby are well-versed in the art of the pivot.

Growing a Business

3 Steps to Take to Successfully Pivot Your Company and Skyrocket Revenue

Embracing agility, transparency, and client feedback allowed my pharmacy startup to pivot successfully and achieve sustainable growth.

Growing a Business

She Couldn't Believe Tweens Were Still Getting Their Ears Pierced at the Mall. Now Her Company Is On Track to Make $100 Million.

How do you find a working business model? Do it like Rowan—a brand that reinvented itself many times before finally piercing the ear-piercing market.

Business Process

Every Business Should Follow These 3 Principles from The Restaurant Industry

Whether you're managing a law firm, operating a retail business or running a tech company, these principles are my non-negotiables.

Starting a Business

I Worked at Google for 14 Years — Here's What I Had to Unlearn When I Started My Own Company

I've discovered that the transition from "Big Tech" to "Baby Tech" is not for the faint-hearted.

Growing a Business

Navigating Crucial Business Decisions — How to Know When to Pivot and When to Persevere

Here are ten key strategies for navigating the decision of whether to pivot or persevere in your business.

Growing a Business

She 'Reverse-Engineered' Her First Company's Failure Into a Sober-Curious Brand Making $25 Million a Year

Shizu Okusa ran her first company for eight years but never made enough money. When she founded Apothékary, she knew what she had to do differently.