Thought Leaders
This Billionaire Investor Says Most Founders Focus on the Wrong Question — Which Can Be Deadly
Thomas Tull wants founders to move with "velocity," and says too many of them let one preoccupation slow them down.
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcast Problem Solvers. Outside of Entrepreneur, he writes the newsletter One Thing Better, which each week gives you one better way to build a career or company you love. He is also a startup advisor, keynote speaker, book author, and nonstop optimism machine.
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Buying a Franchise
Why Taco Bell’s New Boss Says He’s ‘Not the Dictionary Definition of a CEO’
Taco Bell continues its reign atop the Franchise 500 under innovative leadership that defies traditional norms, paving the way for a new era in fast food excellence.
Buying a Franchise
How Entrepreneur Ranked This Year’s Franchise 500, and the Big Trends We Saw
We measure all kinds of metrics to determine the holistic health of the franchises on our list, but this year we paid particular attention to certain data points.
Buying a Franchise
What It’s Really Like to Become a Franchisee: Expectations vs. Reality
A recent survey in partnership with Franchise Business Review provides unfiltered perspectives from new franchisees, shedding light on the realities of starting and operating a franchise.
Building a Business
What to Do When You Fail to Live Up to Your Own Expectations
My product launch was a failure. But here's why that became a good thing.
Building a Business
How Sahil Bloom Built A Newsletter That Makes $70,000 a Month, and Used It To Create a $10 Million Business
"Turn a cost center into a profit center," he says.
Human Resources
The No. 1 Complaint That Makes Top Employees Leave
A recent study suggests managers must do a lot more if they want to keep their brightest minds.
Building a Business
This Salesman Was Unimpressed with a Local Pizzeria, So He Bought It — and Then Built A $20 Million Restaurant Business
Sometimes, your inner voice that says, "I can do it better" is right. Here are three pieces of advice from a restaurateur who wants you to find similar success.
Entrepreneurs
She Wrote An ‘Escape Plan’ to Quit Her Job and Move to an Island. Now She’s There Generating Nearly $300,000 A Year
"My detailed, step-by-step plan on how I would quit my job and move to a Caribbean island."
Building a Business
He Got 450,000 Newsletter Subscribers by Sharing ‘Nice News’ — Here’s How
Inside the strategy that turned positive news into Nice News, a positively growing newsletter business.
Entrepreneurs
Need More Rest? Try the Bedtimes of These Highly Successful People
You'll be surprised — not everyone works crazy hours.
Thought Leaders
Don’t Let an Insecure Boss Stop You From Getting a Raise or Promoted. Here are 3 Tactics to Help You Survive This Tricky Situation.
The more you understand your boss's insecurities, the more you can work with them — and build your own confidence along the way.
Sustainability
70% of Consumers Say They’ll Buy ‘Green’ Products, but Only 5% Actually Do. That’s Due to a Common Marketing Mistake By Eco-Friendly Brands.
You have to remember how consumers really make buying decisions.
Building a Business
Want to Do Better Work? Just Start Saying This One Word More.
It's not easy, but it's the key to each new accomplishment.
Building a Business
When I Give a Talk to An Empty Room, It’s Frustrating, and Even Embarrassing. But Here’s What It Means If Your Career Isn’t ‘There Yet.’
The real problem isn't the empty rooms.
Business News
What Is the ‘Coffee Cup Test’? Watch Out For This Tricky Interview Trend.
Some people find this recent hiring trend impractical, while others think it's a sign of character. Either way, here's what you should know about it.
Building a Business
Most Friends Don’t Make Good Business Partners. But Here Are 3 Things You Can Do to Change That.
If you and your friends are thinking of starting a business, there are some ground rules you'll need to discuss first.
Business News
More than 65% of Americans Hate Tipping. Follow These 3 Rules to Avoid Overspending, Feeling Guilty and Ripped Off.
"Would you like to leave a tip today?" Not really...
Side Hustle
Is That Side Hustle a Scam? Here Are Four Questions You Need to Ask.
Good side hustles exist. Easy money does not. Here's how to avoid scammy side hustles and find the right one.
Building a Business
Want To Make Money As a Freelancer? Avoid This Mistake That Can Cost You Clients.
There are some key aspects of portfolio building you need to get right if you want to get clients and make a profit. This freelancer expert shares his insights that uncomplicate the process and help you turn your website into a client converter tool.
Online Presence
LinkedIn Changed Its Algorithms — Here’s How Your Posts Will Get More Attention Now
To maximize your reach, it's time to share "knowledge and advice."
Buying a Franchise
Back When Orangetheory Started Expanding, Its New Studios Failed. Here’s How They Turned It Around.
Learning to replicate one location's success is a whole different equation, cofounder David Long says.
Thought Leaders
The Next Time Someone Intimidates You, Here’s What You Should Do
There will always be someone above you, but whether you give them power over you is your choice. This leadership consultant shares the best ways to reframe the situation to give yourself an edge.
Online Presence
‘We Have the Largest Gen Z Audience Outside of Social Platforms:’ This Website Stays on Top by Sharing One Random Fact — That Everyone Wants to Know
FamousBirthdays.com wants to be the IMDb of online creators.
Building a Business
Here’s Why More Creative People Should Be In Leadership Roles, According to Advertising Legend David Droga
The founder of Droga5 explains why there should be more creatives in the C-suite, and why creatives should start seeing themselves as business leaders.
Entrepreneurs
Managing Your Time Well Won’t Make You More Productive. But This Will.
A psychotherapist's new book taught me to rethink "relentlessness."
Building a Business
There Are Only 6 Things You Need to Avoid Business Catastrophe, According to This Expert Consultant
Focusing on these six elements of your business can help alleviate most of your small business challenges.
Building a Business
Your Company’s Soulless If It Lacks These 3 Things — Here’s How You Can Fix It
Success and growth can leave a company's purpose muddy or pulled into multiple directions. Even when things change, or you are unsure why you do what you do, here's how to stick to your deeper purpose.
Building a Business
What’s Holding You Back? Here’s How to Turn Your Biggest Obstacle Into An Asset
What if our greatest tools are the things we're most afraid of?
Thought Leaders
How to Be a Better Business Negotiator, According to This Former FBI Hostage Negotiator
When you've had to bargain with high-risk fugitives and former cartel members, you learn a thing or two about how to talk to people.
