You don’t have to start a business to learn from my journey. March 30, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I like think of myself as an accidental entrepreneur. I originally set out to make innovation insights accessible for the greater good. But, nearly 15 years after publishing my first […]
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How To Incentivize Your Team: What One CEO Learned From Recruiting In Bangladesh
After losing his father at a young age, Khairul Alam was forced to figure out how to support himself and pay for his educational needs. While juggling a job and multiple freelance gigs, he realized there was a huge disconnect in the marketplace. While many were hungry to freelance, they lacked the proper incentives and […]
In Just 10 Words, Warren Buffett Described His Single Biggest Mistake. Here’s What He Learned
Let’s talk about Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, and a giant mistake. It’s a consequential error that comes up repeatedly in Buffett’s annual shareholder letters, and that I discuss in my free ebook, Warren Buffett Predicts the Future, which you can download here. It’s also a big part of the origin story of Berkshire, which has its roots […]
Dr. Seuss Has Learned Its Inclusive Marketing Lesson. Have You?
Yesterday, on Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced they would cease publication and licensing of six books in their catalog. In a statement, the brand noted they made the decision last year after a review of their catalog with experts and felt that “these books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong.” […]
Marketing Lessons I Learned From Fortune 500 Companies
These tips and tricks can help make your product or service more visable. February 19, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Based on the data collected from Revuze’s eCommerce insights dashboard, offering discounts to new customers and high-value customers — whether it’s a one-time discount for new customers or personalized discounts to […]
You’re Going to Forget 50% of What You Just Learned in an Hour. Here’s the Smart Way to Change That.
February 9, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Over the past year, digital learning evolved from a nice-to-have to a necessity. Without the ability to conduct in-person training sessions, companies flocked to cloud solutions that would enable them to train an increasingly dispersed and remote workforce. For many, the […]
6 Lessons Learned From Franchisors Who Launched in 2020
Years ago, Samuel Baroux, a European restaurateur, befriended a llama named Dolly. She lives on a farm near Baroux’s home in the South of France, and like many llamas, Dolly is a soothing presence. She always seems to be in a good mood. So when Baroux began talking with his friend Eric Shomof (pictured), a […]
The Top 5 Leadership Lessons I’ve Learned Over a 20-Year Career
Leadership is not without its pitfalls. I’ve now been working for 20 years across a number of industries– in tech, politics, non-profit and state government. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of leaders. However, one of the worst aspects of leadership is receiving bad advice and then acting on it. Over […]
Lessons Learned from Launching a Skincare Brand in a Pandemic
January 15, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Launching a business is always difficult; but, before this year, launching a business during a global pandemic was unimaginable. If you told me one year ago that I’d be doing that very thing, I wouldn’t have believed you. Except, in September, […]
Hint Water’s Kara Goldin on the Important Lesson She Learned From a Major Setback
When you land a deal with a client as large as Starbucks, the opportunity can be both a blessing and a curse. While you’ll want to devote time and resources to nurturing that relationship, you can’t let the size of one customer keep you from neglecting other areas of your business. That’s according to Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of flavored-water company Hint […]
Five Lessons Every Organization Learned In 2020
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By Evan Nierman, founder and CEO of crisis management firm Red Banyan, which provides strategic PR consulting to clients around the world. getty As we head into the fourth quarter of a tumultuous year, smart organizations are drawing upon lessons learned and seeking to finish the […]
Important Cybersecurity Lessons Learned During The Pandemic
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By David Obasiolu, founder at Chow420, building the future of the CBD market with automated online Compliance. Getty For my company and me, the most valuable cybersecurity lesson learned during the pandemic is that security starts internally. This lesson highlights the importance of founders and CEOs […]
A Behavioral Scientist Shares 5 Top Tips Learned From Guiding Startups in Strategic Pivots During Covid-19
Entrepreneurs’ Organization‘s purpose is to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential by enabling life-enhancing connections, designing shared experiences and providing collaborative learning. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, author, and EO 360° podcast guest, empowers leaders to avoid business disasters by maximizing unexpected opportunities. We asked him about his experience guiding startups facing unexpected challenges during Covid-19. Here’s what […]
7 Crucial Lessons I Learned While Starting My Business
Watch how Jeff Rose grew personally while growing his business. March 28, 2018 2 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Jeff Rose breaks down some of the most important lessons he learned while starting his business in the hopes that you can learn the same […]
10 Things I Learned About Writing From Ryan Holiday
In August of 2016, I emailed Ryan Holiday and asked if he would help me write my first book proposal. I paid him $ 1,000 an hour for his time. He probably costs a lot more now. Over the following three months, I would have a 1-hour phone call with him, once per month. And he […]