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Lucky us! Today we have Katarina Hanssens Carlsson, Founder of Global Leadership Schools and Destiny international 11, a fascinating, deep, entrepreneur with a big vision which she is making happen, to talk about discovering our Entrepreneurial Brilliance.She has worked with over 2K professionals globally and is now on a mission to also ensure that children’s brilliance is seen and acknowledged and nurtured. Don’t forget to check out her free offer below! BIOKatarina has successfully worked with over 2K professionals globally to help them increase their power around creating... Continue Reading
When business owners go into business, it’s easy to assume that’s because they understood the business. But that’s the furthest thing from the truth. They went into business to do what they loved, and things like cash flow aren’t necessarily first on their minds. In this episode Rocky Lalvani of Profit Comes First discusses the crucial role of cash flow to small business success. Discover why it’s crucial to prioritize understanding your business’s financial health, even if numbers have never been your strong suit. Rocky shares valuable insights and practical strategies to help business... Continue Reading
Stepping out of a business is a formidable challenge, fraught with emotional and pragmatic hurdles. After all, when you have poured everything into building something, it’s an almost impossible undertaking to leave it all behind. In this episode, Elliot Kallen brings on Laurie Barkman, author of The Business Transition Handbook, to discuss the intricate journey every entrepreneur faces: the path from birthing a business idea to the emotional and pragmatic challenges of selling and transitioning into retirement. They discuss the essential role of an advisor, the hazards of not being adequately... Continue Reading
As I look back on my career, the major milestones are combinations of things done by choice and some by chance. I would like to claim I had made all of my decisions by choice, not chance. That simply would not be true. Regardless of the reason for making a move, in all cases, change was the common requirement. Whether I made a job change or location move by choice, change was there. The occasional chance happenings still required some form of change on my part. Planning You can try to plan your career (and I encourage everyone to do so), but some things happen by chance that alter the course... Continue Reading
It’s no coincidence that the word ‘change’ fits into the word ‘challenge’. Change is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be stressful or unpredictable. We all face changes in our lives. Whether on a personal level or at work, change is inevitable. By taking a deeper dive into the dynamics of the human change process, we can better understand our reluctance to change or the steps where the change process breaks. For most people, it’s not the idea of change itself that is so daunting, but rather the transition phases of the cycle where there is nothing to hold on to. Think about the... Continue Reading
Do you have one of those hard-to-work-for bad bosses? OK, that’s too kind. Is your boss a jerk? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out? Or even throw things after a talk with Mr./Mrs. Wonderful? Bad bosses almost always lack emotional intelligence. They play favorites, gossip, and have private agendas not always in the best interest of the team. They can’t handle the fact that someone else on the team could be as smart/smarter and they do not like to be challenged. Bosses who exhibit bad people skills or who fail at problem-solving do not deserve the title of “leader”. They might... Continue Reading
As a hardworking entrepreneur, you know the value of diversifying your income streams and are always looking for more ways to earn money. With that in mind, let’s explore some casual side businesses for the busy entrepreneur that, with minimal time investment, can pump up your profits. Buy Ice and Water Vending Machines Ice and water vending machines can be an excellent low-maintenance side business opportunity. There are plenty of reasons to start a water and ice vending machine business, two of which are remote management and high profit margins. Once you’ve found a strategic... Continue Reading
Clint Arthur, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and celebrity entrepreneur, shares his insights into how to use this ‘’Celebrity Entrepreneur’’ strategy to your advantage. Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash In today’s world with so many trying to be an entrepreneur, it can be challenging to stand out. That’s where the concept of celebrity entrepreneurship comes in, and in this video, we have Clint Arthur, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and celebrity entrepreneur, who shares his insights into how to use this strategy to your advantage. But what exactly is celebrity entrepreneurship?... Continue Reading
Green practices and eco-friendliness are very important for businesses, as they consume lots of energy and produce lots of waste. Minimizing the impact on the environment can help keep the world healthy and can save money for the company. You just need to know the right ways to be more eco-friendly as a business. Minimize Resource Consumption Every business needs to use resources as a part of its daily operations, but minimizing this consumption can help with environmental impact and expenses. Try to switch to digital documents and look for ways to make your products while... Continue Reading