Beware The Hype Machine: Lessons From Theranos
Unless you’ve been living under a rock lately, you’ve most likely heard about the ongoing saga of Theranos. For those who aren’t familiar, Theranos is a medical startup that claims to have developed a...
View ArticleSeeking Support Is Part Of The Entrepreneur's Journey
Over the past few weeks, I have heard from dozens of people who read my article about entrepreneurs and depression. I do my best to connect with everyone who reaches out to me over the phone and listen...
View ArticleEvery Business Has A 'God Particle'
n physics, there exists a mysterious and elusive particle called the Higgs Boson, commonly known as the God Particle. The God Particle is believed to be the thing that gives mass to matter, and it...
View ArticleThe Devil Is In The Details: Lessons From Square's IPO
Much is being made of Square’s recent announcement that their initial public offering will be priced at a 30% discount to their last privately-established valuation. It’s easy to point to this...
View ArticleRising Interest Rates Could Be Good For Entrepreneurs and Small Business
When the financial crisis hit in 2008, panic reigned supreme. As the economy approached uncharted territory, the U.S. Federal Reserve took decisive action by slashing interest rates to near-zero in an...
View ArticleThree Tips For Managing Outsourced Employees
Relying on third-party contractors to sell your product or carry your brand message is not a problem unique to large operators like Uber. Small businesses and startups grapple with the challenge of how...
View ArticleBusiness And Life Lessons From The NASCAR Track
Of the many traits exhibited by great leaders, I believe one of the most important is the ability to learn from the world around them. Great leaders never fail to learn from their experiences and the...
View ArticleWhat Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Ronda Rousey's Defeat
Few athletes have become as popular as quickly as UFC fighter Ronda Rousey. In a shocking turn of events, however, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey was resoundingly defeated by Holly Holm in the second round...
View ArticleWhy Small Business Saturday Matters
In a recent article, small business expert Gene Marks shared the unconventional argument that Small Business Saturday is unimportant at best, and insulting at worst. I respect his position and can...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs: Take A Moment To Give Thanks Today
Entrepreneurship is an amazing journey, full of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. It’s such a rapid-fire experience that sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. There is so...
View ArticleSmall Businesses Can Do Well By Doing Good
Being a small business has its advantages. For example, it is generally easier for small or mid-sized companies to embrace social causes than it is for big companies. As the CEO of BodeTree, I get the...
View ArticlePutting Diversity First: How To Build An 'A Team'
Among the many reasons that startups fail, a prevailing culture of obstinance and narrow-minded thinking is often to blame. In the male-dominated world of technology in particular, irrational...
View ArticleThe Top 3 Startup Lessons I've Learned The Hard Way
I have a confession to make. I’m a business book addict. It's an unhealthy relationship that drains my bank account and generally leaves me with few, if any, useful insights. Yet for some reason, I...
View ArticleThere Is No Such Thing As Work-Life Balance For Entrepreneurs
Work/life balance is a joke, at least for entrepreneurs. I honestly don’t feel like I have a job in the traditional sense of the word. For me, jobs are things you do because you need money or some way...
View ArticleContemplating The Merits Of A Non-Traditional Business Name
In the spirit of full disclosure, I have to admit that I do not follow the exploits of the Kardashian clan, unlike millions of others throughout the world. However, over the past few days I couldn’t...
View ArticleThree Things Entrepreneurs Should Do This Holiday Season
The holidays can be a stressful time for entrepreneurs. In addition to all of the family gatherings, shopping, and travel, business owners have to contend with distracted clients, absent employees, and...
View ArticleHow To Deal With Disappointment
Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster ride unlike any other, especially for founders. When you think about a business, there are two kinds of capital, money and emotional investment. Founders usually...
View ArticleHow I Stopped Worrying And Found Balance In Big Data
When approaching partnerships and business development opportunities, everyone wants to de-risk situations to the best of their abilities. More often than not, that means building a comprehensive...
View ArticleFind Your Flow And Success Will Follow
Nothing saddens me more than seeing people living their lives in quiet desperation, stuck in careers that are both uninspiring and unfulfilling. As James Taylor once said, “You can play the game and...
View ArticleHow To Get PR Without A PR Agency
Building and managing a media presence can be invaluable for small businesses and startups. Media coverage can help your company stand out and attract potential customers, investors and business...
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