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Former NFL Player Rick Elmore on What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Professional Sports
Success is not something that is delivered on your doorstep; it’s something you have to constantly chase after.…
April 12, 2021
Why Startups Fail: A Harvard Business School Professor’s Letter to a First-Time Founder
The following is excerpted from the book “Why Startups Fail” by Tom Eisenmann. Copyright © 2021 by Tom Eisenmann.…
March 30, 2021
The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021
“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.”…
March 23, 2021
Why Entrepreneurs Need Mental Strength to Succeed
The lure of launching your own business can be enticing; but striking out on your own has a…
January 2, 2021
‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 4: A Conversation with Bo Shepherd
On this episode of “Everything Borrowed,” Andrew chats with Bo Shepherd, founder of Woodward Throwbacks and Carhartt Ambassador…
December 15, 2020
‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 3: A Conversation with Mike Young
On this episode of “Everything Borrowed,” Andrew chats with Mike Young. Young is an actor, writer, director and…
December 15, 2020
‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 2: A Conversation with Kristina Rinaldi
Welcome to the second episode of “Everything Borrowed” with host, Andrew Blake! Kristina Rinaldi runs Detroit’s first and…
December 15, 2020
‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 1: A Conversation with James Rigato
Welcome to the premiere episode of “Everything Borrowed.” Four time James Beard Semi finalist chef and owner of…
December 15, 2020
9 Highly Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal the Biggest Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
What separates the entrepreneurs who make it from those who don’t? These successful business founders and Advisors in The…
November 30, 2020
Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion
In his newest book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work,” author and entrepreneur Seth Godin provides the roadmap for…
November 3, 2020
7 Accomplished Entrepreneurs Share How to Start a Business with $100
StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here Many would-be entrepreneurs never start…
October 5, 2020
4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Boost Their Mental Health
Starting and building a business is outrageously difficult. It demands long hours, deep research and analysis, and more…
September 27, 2020
How Failure Sets You Up for Success in Business, According to 6 Top Entrepreneurs
If they’d given up when they got knocked down, these top business founders and advisors in The Oracles wouldn’t be…
September 19, 2020
3 Ways Thriving Entrepreneurs Structure Their Morning Routines
Ever wonder what Bill Gates eats for breakfast? Or what Oprah’s favorite meditation is? Developing a unique routine…
September 14, 2020
The Best (and Craziest) Advice I Ever Received and How It Led to My Success
Not everyone gets to the top by following the same rules, and these nine business moguls and Advisors…
September 4, 2020
This CEO Debunks the Myth of the Overnight Success (and What it Really Takes to Succeed)
In 2015, CEO and bestselling author Robert Glazer started sending a weekly note of inspiration to his team…
September 1, 2020
5 Genius Insights to Start a Lucrative Side Hustle
Acorns grow into oak trees. Many successful entrepreneurs started with just a humble side hustle. Top entrepreneurs and…
August 18, 2020
7 Ways To Bounce Back From Your Biggest Setback
Everyone grapples with setbacks and obstacles on the path to success. Sometimes, a breakdown can lead you to…
June 8, 2020
How to Market Your Startup’s Narrative Through Storytelling
I think an underrated art of business is the simple act of explaining to people what you do.…
May 21, 2020
Founder and CEO of Career Contessa Lauren McGoodwin on Making Power Moves in Business
The following is excerpted from POWER MOVES. Copyright © 2020 by Lauren McGoodwin. Reprinted here with permission from…
May 19, 2020