Building a Business
This Buzzy Platform Is Becoming the ‘Spotify of Events’ — Here’s How
The events platform continues to evolve, twenty years in.
By Jason Feifer
Problem Solving
Thought Leaders
7 Steps to De-Risking Big Business Decisions Before They Backfire
When the stakes are high, these seven steps can help you avoid costly mistakes, eliminate bias and make smarter decisions that actually scale.
By Adam Horlock
Business Ideas
Is AI Bringing You Closer to Your Customer — or Driving Them Away? Here Are 5 Steps to Bridge the Gap
The first principle of business hasn't changed: customers pay you to solve their problems, not give them another AI promise. AI can either help or hinder this basic reality.
Thought Leaders
Not All Problems Are Fixable — Here’s How Great Leaders Know What to Solve and What to Learn From
Many leaders default to quick fixes — but some problems can't be solved, only led. Here's how to spot the difference and stop wasting time, energy and trust.
By Sam Rockwell
Entrepreneurs
A Customer Ghosted Her on a $1,700 Bill — So She Used This Clever Move to Get Paid
When people act in mysterious and frustrating ways, here's what to do.
By Jason Feifer
Building a Business
My Dad Won a Restaurant in a Poker Game — But It Was Losing Money. Now It’s a Historic Business.
In fact, I would argue that every historic business that's still around is exceptionally good at changing with the times.
Thought Leaders
I Created a Meeting to Call Out My Team’s Mistakes. What Happened Next Surprised Me.
All kinds of valuable revelations surfaced.
By Garima Shah
Building a Business
I Built a Business Around a Product That Didn’t Sell — All Because Nobody Wanted to Offend Me
Here's how to ask the right questions, to meet a real need.
Thought Leaders
Unlock Your Brain’s Problem-Solving Potential With These 3 Neuroscience Hacks
Most people get stuck focusing on problems instead of solutions, keeping their minds trapped in stress mode. This article breaks down a powerful shift that moves you from survival thinking to creative problem-solving with ease.
By Wilson Luna
Building a Business
The Framework Google Uses to Solve Its Hardest Problems Can Work for Anyone. Here’s What to Do.
Really, it's about which problem to solve first.
By Jason Feifer
Building 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.
By Amanda Breen
Thought Leaders
Fixing Every Problem Isn’t Your Job — Here’s How to Empower Your Team to Handle Issues Without Your Constant Involvement
Here's how to enable your team to solve problems on their own so you can focus on strategic planning and growth.
By Chris Kille
Building a Business
The Author of ‘Million Dollar Weekend’ Says This Is the Only Difference Between You and the Many ‘Very, Very Dumb People’ Making a Lot of Money
"They just started, and eventually they got somewhere."
By Jason Feifer
Building a Business
How Getting Featured In The New York Times Led to the Demise of My Brand
We seemed to be rocking it — lots of press, major partnerships. Then we learned a harsh lesson.
By Ryan Frankel
Building a Business
This Serial Founder on Why It’s Cheaper Than Ever to Start a Business — and Other Surprising Insights
Brian Lee cofounded companies like LegalZoom and ShoeDazzle — and he believes many beliefs about business these days are nonsense. Sure, it's harder to raise capital. But it's actually cheaper than ever to start a company.
By Jason Feifer
Thought Leaders
Most Problems Fall Into 1 of 3 Layers — Here’s How to Effectively Approach Each One
In entrepreneurship, not all problems are created equal. I've found that there are three layers of problems, and each one requires its own type of solution — here's what they are and how to approach each one.
By Hope Horner
Building a Business
7 Founders On Their Simple AI Fixes For Common Business Problems
AI can be used to streamline and supplement all kinds of processes that have long frustrated business owners. Here are a few examples.
Building a Business
Stanford Professors On the Counterintuitive Strategy That Helps Google Hire Top Talent
We assume that the best processes are seamless, but a little friction can go a long way.
Side Hustle
4 Simple Mistakes That Can Crush Your Creative Side Hustle, From an Expert Who Raised $45 Million to Support Independent Workers
Ben Huffman, CEO and co-founder of Contra, became a "power user" on Elance and Odesk (now Upwork) and realized freelancers needed more support.
By Amanda Breen
Building 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.
By Liz Brody
Building a Business
These Four Words Can Change The Way You Approach Every Impossible Task
When a door closes, this is the question that opens a window.
By Jason Feifer
Buying a Franchise
The Truth About the Support Franchisees Will Get After Opening for Business
Make sure your expectations for support from the franchisor don't exceed the scope of what's in the franchise agreement.
Buying a Franchise
How to Stay Calm and Get Clarity During Stressful Times
Mental discipline is essential for good leadership. It's also the key to becoming a wealthy franchisee.
Buying a Franchise
The Most Common Problems Franchisees Face — And How Smart Leaders Deal With Them
All franchises will face similar issues. Successful operators find the right solutions by having the right mindset.
Building a Business
Want More Customers? Use This Simple 5-Step Process to Create an Irresistible Pitch
It's not hard to get customers to "yes" if you know what they need.
By Terry Rice
Building a Business
Why Problems Are More Powerful Than Products
Companies spend big budgets on promoting products, but sales come from focusing on what really drives decisions.
By Andrea Olson
Thought Leaders
The Question Every Business Owner Needs to Ask Themselves (But Doesn’t).
Stack resources behind what is going right in your business to unlock new levels of success.
By Barry Raber