Success Stories

Starting a Business

NBA Star Jaylen Brown Turned Down $50 Million Worth of Deals to Start His New Business — And He Got the Idea From Kobe Bryant

The NBA Finals MVP sat down to talk business with Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor for a new series called 'The Playbook,' by Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated.

Business Culture

This One Habit is a Productivity Killer — And You Can Get Rid of It in Under 5 Minutes

Notifications are productivity vampires — silence them to reclaim your focus and momentum.

Marketing

How I Found My Voice and Built a Life as an Entrepreneur — in 3 Acts

I want to share my journey as an entrepreneur and what led to me starting my own company.

Leadership

Business Doesn't Need to be Cutthroat — Embrace This Mindset and Watch Your Business Thrive

When it comes to business, are you ruthless like a wolf or nurturing like water? Consider embracing the "way of water" to achieve more sustainable results.

Leadership

He Raced at 330 MPH Before Taking Over the Family Business — Here's What Being in the Driver's Seat Taught Him About Leadership

Morgan Lucas, former professional drag racer, talks about getting behind the wheel of Lucas Oil as its new CEO.

Grow Your Franchise

4 Ways to Deliver an Authentic Franchise Brand Experience in a Brick & Mortar Space

Here are several scalable best practices for bringing your brand to life in a messy, imperfect world.

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

The Surprising Habit That All Successful People Share — And How It Changed My Perspective

If you're "stuck," simply taking action isn't enough — follow this advice to increase your chances of success.

Growing a Business

Why Doing the Right Thing Leads to Long-Term Success

Simplicity, authenticity, and excellence are the keys to sustainable business success.

Leadership

9 Steps to Success When Choosing An Influencer for Your Marketing Campaign

Influence is today's word of mouth. That means companies need to begin embracing influencers, exploring their unique ability to build trust, expand reach and foster authentic connections.

Leadership

5 Traits Olympians and Successful Founders Have in Common

We may not all be Olympians, but with the right support and mindset, it's possible for all of us to achieve greatness.

Leadership

Want to Succeed as an Entrepreneur? Foster These Mindsets And You Will

Reframe confidence, find mentors and fight the impulse to do it alone to achieve your greatest success.

Growing a Business

3 Ways to Get Out of the Way of Your Business's Success

You may want to exit your business one day. Focusing on your business's value can make that exit successful.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

The Critical First 100 Days of Onboarding — What You're Likely Overlooking That Could Make or Break Your New Hire

After a new employee starts, the true "getting-to-know-you" period begins. It's crucial for both the employer and employee to make a positive impression during the first few months, as it will determine who remains with the company and who doesn't.

Growing a Business

Embrace Being 'The Only' in the Room — 3 Strategies Successful Founders Use to Grow Their Companies

I've helped many founders grow and scale their companies, and I've noticed that top business leaders often make a few key decisions early on.

Growing a Business

This Leader Shares How Curb Is Innovating Urban Mobility

Vishal Dhawan, chief product and technology officer at Curb, is using technology and product development to help transform the taxi industry.