In a rapidly evolving digital world, Aging does not have to be a barrier to starting an online business. Online businesses, known as e-businesses and E-Commerce, are commercial activities that take place over the Internet. They have grown in popularity as Technology and internet access have expanded globally. From small startups to large corporations, businesses of all sizes are finding the digital world to be a lucrative platform for reaching customers, optimizing operations, and driving Growth. Our Experts in this area of the site talk about launching an online business and how to market your product or idea.
E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Etsy allow individuals and companies to sell goods directly to consumers through online storefronts. Affiliate marketing provides a way to earn income by promoting other people’s products. Digital products such as e-books, courses, and software can be sold repeatedly without restocking inventory. Online consulting has emerged as a powerful way for experts in various fields to offer their advice remotely. And content creation through blogs, videos, and podcasts offers a platform to monetize through ads, sponsorships, and subscriptions. Online businesses offer a flexible, scalable, and potentially lucrative way to enter the commercial world.
Passion is one of those deceptively simple words that points to something deep, human, and powerful. Passion is sustained emotional energy directed toward something that feels meaningful. It’s not just excitement or enthusiasm — those come and go. Passion is the thing that keeps pulling you back…
Passion is one of those deceptively simple words that points to something deep, human, and powerful. Passion is sustained emotional energy directed toward something that feels meaningful. It’s not j…
Passion is one of those deceptively simple words that points to something deep, human, and powerful. Passion is sustained emotional energy directed toward something that feels meaningful. It’s not just excitement or enthusiasm — those come and go. Passion is the thing that keeps pulling you back, even when it’s hard, inconvenient, or uncertain. Passion is a compass that points you toward what feels purposeful, even if you can’t fully explain why. It’s the inner “lean” toward something — art, teaching, service, building, learning. It’s tied to who you feel you are or who you�…
On Being a Rural Police Officer: Trauma Still Exists Despite the Quiet Small-Town Life. Death and Injury, the Things Police See, and Why Rural Officers Carry Invisible Scars. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify…
On Being a Rural Police Officer: Trauma Still Exists Despite the Quiet Small-Town Life. Death and Injury, the Things Police See, and Why Rural Officers Carry Invisible Scars. The Podcast is available …
On Being a Rural Police Officer: Trauma Still Exists Despite the Quiet Small-Town Life. Death and Injury, the Things Police See, and Why Rural Officers Carry Invisible Scars. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio
When most people picture a rural police officer, they often imagine something straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Neighbors know each other's names. Kids ride bicycles through quiet neighborhoo…
“It is what it is” can sound wise.But sometimes it’s just the sentence that keeps you stuck.In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Beverley Glazer talks with author and publishing partner Lynn Miller, whose book Ahead of Their Time is based on more than 200 interviews with pioneers…
“It is what it is” can sound wise.But sometimes it’s just the sentence that keeps you stuck.In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Beverley Glazer talks with author and publishing pa…
“It is what it is” can sound wise.But sometimes it’s just the sentence that keeps you stuck.In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Beverley Glazer talks with author and publishing partner Lynn Miller, whose book Ahead of Their Time is based on more than 200 interviews with pioneers who challenged broken systems and created new possibilities.Together, they explore one powerful question:What if there’s another way?Lynn shares how childhood challenges, opera training, caregiving, loss, advocacy, and research into pioneers shaped her understanding of reinvention, resilience, an…
Yuriy Boyechko is the founder of Hope for Ukraine and author of Defiant Hope, leading a network that has served over 100 million meals under fire in dangerous war zones. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Planning can become a liability when action is delayed; momentum and courage often create the opportunities t…
Yuriy Boyechko is the founder of Hope for Ukraine and author of Defiant Hope, leading a network that has served over 100 million meals under fire in dangerous war zones. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Planning …
Yuriy Boyechko is the founder of Hope for Ukraine and author of Defiant Hope, leading a network that has served over 100 million meals under fire in dangerous war zones. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Planning can become a liability when action is delayed; momentum and courage often create the opportunities that detailed plans never will. 2. Courage is contagious. When one person steps forward to solve a problem, others are inspired to join and amplify the impact. 3. People support proven impact. Radical transparency, consistent communication, and visible results build trust faster than promises ever ca…
"The people I work with who are most successful understand they're taking their experience and using it to guide someone else." Episode Chapters [00:00:47] What Makes Canada's National Parks Unique? [00:05:54] What's the Best (and Worst) Business Advice You've Received? [00:09:51] Why Should Leader…
"The people I work with who are most successful understand they're taking their experience and using it to guide someone else." Episode Chapters [00:00:47] What Makes Canada's National Parks Unique? …
"The people I work with who are most successful understand they're taking their experience and using it to guide someone else." Episode Chapters [00:00:47] What Makes Canada's National Parks Unique? [00:05:54] What's the Best (and Worst) Business Advice You've Received? [00:09:51] Why Should Leaders Be the Guide, Not the Hero? [00:14:47] Jody's Favorite National Park Experience The secret to better leadership is realizing you were never meant to be the hero. Lindsay Carlson, founder of Mighty Marketing and Communications, returns. This time, the tables are turned as she puts Jody in the hot s…
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck with us: a tuxedo rental shop promised to call “if we have any questions,” not “if we have any…
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck …
In this episode of Business Brain, we dig into the power of intentional language and why unnecessary change can quietly wreck a good team. We kick things off with a customer service moment that stuck with us: a tuxedo rental shop promised to call “if we have any questions,” not “if we have any problems,” and that one word swap became a masterclass in framing. We talk about why capturing good ideas the moment we have them (yes, even in our Notes app) beats trusting our memory, and why July is the perfect time to lock in next year’s holiday calendar before anyone has to ask.
Then we ge…
It is Canada Day, The barbecue is firing up. The kids are out of school. The
garden is starting to produce. Summer is finally here, and for most of us, that
means more time with family, more good food, and more reasons to smile.
But here is something easy to forget when our own plates are
full.
Fo…
It is Canada Day, The barbecue is firing up. The kids are out of school. The
garden is starting to produce. Summer is finally here, and for most of us, that
means more time with family, more good food…
It is Canada Day, The barbecue is firing up. The kids are out of school. The
garden is starting to produce. Summer is finally here, and for most of us, that
means more time with family, more good food, and more reasons to smile.
But here is something easy to forget when our own plates are
full.
For too many families in Port Coquitlam and other communities
across Canada and the United States, summer is not a break from hunger. It is
when hunger gets harder.
Why? Because school meal programs stop. Because summer jobs for
parents do not always cover the bills. Because the cost of feeding kids …
You were the best engineer on the team. So they made you a manager. And then, as Megan Robinson says, no one told you the rules had changed.If you've ever felt like you're winging it as a new manager, or you're waiting for a title before you act like a leader, or you keep doing great work hoping som…
You were the best engineer on the team. So they made you a manager. And then, as Megan Robinson says, no one told you the rules had changed.If you've ever felt like you're winging it as a new manager,…
You were the best engineer on the team. So they made you a manager. And then, as Megan Robinson says, no one told you the rules had changed.If you've ever felt like you're winging it as a new manager, or you're waiting for a title before you act like a leader, or you keep doing great work hoping someone will finally notice, this episode is for you.Limor sits down with Megan Robinson, founder and CEO of eLeader Experience, who has spent her career building leadership capability for technical leaders, engineers, product people, and operations people who were promoted for their expertise and are …
How do you go from being a top individual contributor to actually leading a team?
In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader, Limor Bergman Gross talks with Megan Robinson, founder and CEO of eLeader Experience, about why the transition from IC to manager is so hard for technical people, why leade…
How do you go from being a top individual contributor to actually leading a team?
In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader, Limor Bergman Gross talks with Megan Robinson, founder and CEO of eLeade…
How do you go from being a top individual contributor to actually leading a team?
In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader, Limor Bergman Gross talks with Megan Robinson, founder and CEO of eLeader Experience, about why the transition from IC to manager is so hard for technical people, why leadership is influence and not a title, and how to build influence and get noticed without waiting for permission or a promotion.
If you're a new manager who feels unprepared, an engineer or product leader who got promoted for expertise and is now expected to lead people, or a woman in tech wondering w…
How to Buy a Profitable Business Without Starting From Scratch
🎯 Episode Summary
Starting a business from zero can drain your time, money, and energy before you ever build momentum. Corey Parchman joins Marcia Riner to explain why buying an existing business may be a smarter path for entrepreneur…
How to Buy a Profitable Business Without Starting From Scratch
🎯 Episode Summary
Starting a business from zero can drain your time, money, and energy before you ever build momentum. Corey Parchman …
How to Buy a Profitable Business Without Starting From Scratch
🎯 Episode Summary
Starting a business from zero can drain your time, money, and energy before you ever build momentum. Corey Parchman joins Marcia Riner to explain why buying an existing business may be a smarter path for entrepreneurs who want cash flow, customers, employees, and systems already in place.
You will hear how first-time buyers can define the right acquisition target, use SBA financing responsibly, evaluate cash flow, and avoid buying a business that looks good on paper but creates problems after closing.
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Olivia L.
July 1, 2026
John Jay Wiley 
Beverley Glazer 
John Lee Dumas 
Jody Maberry 
Dave Hamilton 
Royce Shook 
Limor Bergman Gross 