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Building a Business

24 Hours After a Grueling Session of Pickleball, He Invented Something That Makes Most People Better at the Addictive Sport

Veloz founder, president and CEO Mitch Junkins discusses the creation process behind his revolutionary paddle and shares his advice for other inventors hoping to make an overhead smash in their industry.

By Dan Bova

Business Branding

How This Entrepreneurial Couple Is Revolutionizing Brand Loyalty

By Dan Bova

Entrepreneurs

After a Life-Changing Experience, This Founder Discovered the Power of Gratitude. Now She and Her Co-Founder Husband Want to Spread Positivity to Classrooms — for Free.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This Entrepreneur Wants to Turn Every Home Into an Urban Farm

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This Private Jet Company Took Off Thanks to a Simple Philosophy: ‘We Listen to Our Clients’

Kevin Wargo, CEO of Fly Alliance, discusses the launch and growth of the private jet charter, management, maintenance, and aircraft part sales company.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

After a Bizarre Shopping Experience, She Co-Founded Her Own Business. Five Years Later, They Opened Their 23rd Location.

Anna Harman, the co-founder and CEO of Studs, explains how her company has reimagined ear piercings and jewelry for Gen Z and millennial customers.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

When Her Department Was Suddenly Sold, She Decided to Build Her Own Business — And the Customers Followed. Here’s Her Advice for Making Things Happen for Yourself.

Livia Anne Guarnieri, founder of TROIKA360, details her unexpected entrepreneurial journey and the power of finding your niche in business.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

‘We’re Curating Happiness’: See How This Entrepreneur Is Transforming the Wellness Space

The founder of Alise Collective and by dria discusses her entrepreneurial journey and why she's so passionate about making people happier and healthier.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

‘Say Yes to Everything!’ HGTV Host and Interior Designer Anitra Mecadon’s Advice to Budding Entrepreneurs

The co-host of HGTV's "Lil Jon Wants to Do What?" breaks down her business, her TV career and the driving force behind her success.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

Three Buddies Wanted to Have a Better Time At an Outdoor Festival. Their Invention Turned Into a $43 Million Business.

Jesper Thomsen, co-founder and CEO of SOUNDBOKS, explains how his portable speaker company (literally) broke through the noise.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

All True Entrepreneurs Share This One Personality Trait, Says the Founder of Spicewell

Spicewell founder Raina Kumra explains what drove her passion to put healthier salt and pepper on the table.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

‘Success All Comes Down to Storytelling’ How Chef Adrianne Calvo Is Cooking Up Big Business Through Podcasting and Social Media

The Miami-based restaurateur and content creator discusses her recipe for success in and out of the kitchen.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

Her First Product Sold Out in 24 Hours and Had a 10,000 Person Waitlist. Here’s How She’s Empowering Other Beauty Entrepreneurs to Go Big.

Patricia Santos, CEO and founder of Volition Beauty, discusses the launch, growth and mission of her creator-led prestige beauty platform.

By Dan Bova

Business Ideas

They Started in a Garage with a $100 Damaged Bathtub. Now These Founders Run a $100 Million Cold Plunge Business.

Plunge co-founders Michael Garrett and Ryan Duey detail the launch and exponential growth of their game-changing cold plunge company.

By Dan Bova

Business Ideas

After Being Diagnosed With Cancer, She Created a Cookie That Would Help Her Eat Cleanly and Satisfy Her Sweet Tooth. Now Her Products Are Sold in 25,000 Stores.

Loren Castle explains how she founded and grew Sweet Loren's, an allergy-friendly baked goods company that started in her New York City apartment and is now selling nationwide.

By Dan Bova

Tech

This Founder’s Platform Is Unlocking the Secrets of Living Longer Through Personalized Nutrition

Dr. Gil Blander breaks down the science and the passion behind InsideTracker, a data-driven wellness platform designed to help us live healthier, longer lives.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

This 15-Year-Old Couldn’t Find an Inflatable Santa That Represented His Family. 10 Months Later, He Runs a Business Bringing Inclusiveness to the Holidays.

High school student Cason Dean discusses what sparked his idea to create Inclusive Christmas, a line of decorations for underrepresented cultures.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

This Company Is on a Mission to Tackle the Concussion Crisis in Football. They’re Now in 14 NFL Locker Rooms and Growing.

LIGHT Helmets CEO Nick Esayian discusses the launch and growth of the company and its game plan for expanding its innovative tech from the football field to hockey rinks, construction sites and beyond.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

The Co-Founder of OLIPOP Dropped Out of College and Built a $200 Million Business. Here’s His Smartest Advice for Entrepreneurs.

Ben Goodwin, CEO, co-founder and formulator of OLIPOP, shares his business tips and advice for those brave enough to chase their dreams.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

19 Surprising Things You Don’t Actually Need to Start a Business, According to Successful Entrepreneurs

Don't have a ton of cash, an MBA, or even a plan? Don't let that stop you from launching, say these experts.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

The Moment This Online Sports Betting CEO Knew It Was Time to Take a Big Risk

Adrian Vella, CEO of Tipico, discusses his "no regrets" philosophy in life and business.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

When He Tried to Buy and Develop a Distressed Shopping Center in Baltimore, He Found an 80-Year-Old Legal Covenant That Banned Black Ownership. Here’s What He Did Next.

Lyneir Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Chicago TREND Corporation, discusses the company's efforts to accelerate economic development in urban neighborhoods.

By Dan Bova

Business Ideas

The Story Behind Splay, a Revolutionary 2-in-1 Monitor and Projector That Folds Up Like an Umbrella

Arovia CEO and co-founder Alexander Wesley discusses how his company developed this groundbreaking tech.

By Mackenzie Truman

Marketing

High-End Guitar Sales Continue to Thrive Post-Pandemic. Inside Gretsch Guitars’ Strategy to Connect With Customers’ Musical Identity.

Jason Barnes, VP of Gretsch Guitars, explains how the company is sustaining sales growth through emotional connections and its Fender Play app.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

How to Create Customer Love in a Category That People Hate

Ed Evans, CEO of Consumer Cellular, shares his advice for fostering loyalty inside and outside your company.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Not Enough Sleep Is Making Us Sick and Depressed. Here’s One Doctor’s Sleep Solution to Get Happier and Healthier.

Dr. Lloyd Glauberman discusses the launch and growth of LQ, an app designed to boost our lifestyle intelligence and healthy habits.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

How This Creator Turned Personal Pain Into a Podcast and Community for People Facing Infertility Problems

Alison Prato discusses the launch and growth of Infertile AF Group, a space devoted to open and honest discussions about the challenges of infertility.

By Dan Bova