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Thought Leaders

How Danity Kane Alum Shannon Bex and Her Branding-Guru Brother Created a Dynamic Platform to Stream Children’s Books

The former pop star and her co-conspirators shared a passion for bridging the gap between physical kids books and the online world. The result is Vooks, and it could be a model for literacy in the digital age.

By Kenny Herzog

Thought Leaders

She Gamed Groupon to Make $300,000 Doing Massage Therapy. Now She Runs a Million-Dollar Business Helping Black Spa Owners Do the Same.

By Frances Dodds

Tech

‘So Many Lightbulbs Went Off’: How This Couple’s Stress-Soothing Invention Blew Up During the Pandemic

By Frances Dodds

Thought Leaders

How to Think Like a Successful Entrepreneur

By Per Bylund

Thought Leaders

Charlotte Flair’s 5 Lessons for Women Who Want to Change the Game

The multi-time WWE champion shares exclusive insights to help women in any business excel.

By Julie 'Juju' Christopher

Building a Business

When Thinking Outside the Box Pays Off

This week we talk with Amanda Scotese, owner and founder of Chicago Detours - a touring company that is always pushing the limits of what is expected to create an unforgettable - and more importantly, irreplicable - experience for their customers.

By Emily Washcovick

Business Funding

How ‘Fixer Upper’s’ Chip Gaines Built a Powerhouse Personal Network

Entrepreneur and 'Fixer Upper' star Chip Gaines says building an authentic network is the key to business success.

By Jason Feifer

Thought Leaders

The 6-Figure Language Tutor: Eduardo Vega of San Diego’s Culture & Language Center

How this continent-crossing entrepreneur makes language learning an immersive experience.

By Chinwe Onyeagoro

Online Presence

At Age 12, He Was Cyberbullied On YouTube. By 15, He Was Running a Profitable Marketing Agency for Instagram Stars.

Meet the British teen who stepped away from the camera and started his own successful social media-consulting company.

By Kenny Herzog

Thought Leaders

19-Year-Old Scottish Teen’s Cancer Motivates Entrepreneurial Success

Influencer-agency owner Suhit Amin is in remission and leading his company's growth.

By Jason Falls

Building a Business

5 Reasons You Should Not Aspire to Building a Massive, Multibillion Dollar Empire

It's time to debunk the myth that the most successful people in the business world look like Jeff Bezos or Mark Zuckerberg.

By Milan Kordestani

Building a Business

Teen Basketball Trainer Ryan Ang Has Some Tips for Other Young Entrepreneurs

The 17-year-old CEO and high school athlete offers insights on how other kids his age can meet early business goals.

By Jennifer Spencer

Thought Leaders

The 6-Figure Soccer Trainer: Ethan Sonis of SAT Soccer

How this pro is helping the next generation of players succeed.

By Chinwe Onyeagoro

Thought Leaders

Meet the Husband-and-Wife Duo Disrupting the Billion-Dollar Floral Industry

How two entrepreneurs started a company, fell in love and are gearing up for this Valentine's Day despite the pandemic.

By Sarah Austin

Thought Leaders

Her Mom Sold Rice Cakes in a Refugee Camp. Now She Sells Her Mom’s Hot Chili Sauce in Gourmet Grocery Stores. Her Mom Isn’t Impressed… Yet.

As Lunar New Year celebrations begin, Lisa Tran tells the harrowing, inspiring story of her family's journey from Vietnam to Portland, Oregon, and reflects on the spirit of entrepreneurship that guided them every step of the way.

By Frances Dodds

Buying a Franchise

How Taco Bell Is Becoming the World’s Most Innovative Franchise

Let's take a glimpse at how the fast-food giant has maintained its globally iconic position.

By Lisa Fei

Building a Business

Overnight Success Takes Ten Years

Mignon Francois, owner of The Cupcake Collection, discusses pandemic pivots but, more importantly, we hear from her on how she turned a business - started from nothing - into a two location success.

By Emily Washcovick

Thought Leaders

Black Women Entrepreneurs, Not Banks, Helped Me Keep My Company Going During the Pandemic

The wisdom of pioneers like Madam C.J. Walker serve as a blueprint for how fellow small-business owners can be the key to your success.

By Sheletta Brundidge

Building a Business

How to See Beyond Your Past When Creating a Business

Spiritual business coach Ava Johanna overcame homelessness and hardship and found prosperity. Here's her story, plus her top four tips on facing fears.

By Gabrielle Garrett

Business News

Meet the 28-Year-Old ‘Kris Jenner’ of New York High Society, Who’s Built a Career Inspired By ‘Gossip Girl’

Socialite Andrew Warren has crafted a career by capturing the allure of his NYC's young and elite.

By Hillary Hoffower

Building a Business

Great Leadership Takes Hard Work…and Pays Off

Being a great leader doesn't come naturally to many - however, as a business owner you are thrown into a leadership role. Hear from Josh Campbell, owner of Rescue Air Heating & Cooling in Richardson, TX, about what it takes to succeed.

By Emily Washcovick

Thought Leaders

Mike Ling Came to America to Study Medicine. Now He Runs a Successful Fitness-Tech Company. It All Came Down to Passion.

The 43 year old FitTime founder sheds light on how a plant-based diet, meditation and Jiu-Jitsu helped him become sturdier and more successful.

By Kenny Au

Building a Business

4 Lessons Multiplatinum Producer Tainy and Music Exec Lex Borrero Taught Me About Success

The music-biz duo discuss how to thrive as artists and as entrepreneurs.

By Brian J. Roberts

Thought Leaders

The 6-Figure Landscape Photographer: Scott Krycia of Scott Krycia Photography

Success as a real estate photographer fuels this entrepreneur's creative passions.

By Chinwe Onyeagoro

Thought Leaders

The Best of 2020: Entrepreneur Staff Picks

The hard-working folks behind this site and its companion magazine recommend revisiting some of their favorite stories of the year.

By Kenny Herzog

Thought Leaders

From Design to Hospitality: How to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Industry

Celebrity designer Sarah Baeumler was on vacation when she discovered an abandoned resort and purchased it on a whim. Now she's at the forefront of the Caribbean tourism industry with advice for future hoteliers.

By Sarah Austin

Thought Leaders

How Steve Jobs Turned Setbacks Into Success

His story serves as a reminder that disasters also make the eventual triumph sweeter.

By Richard Koch

Building a Business

Atmosphere, Price and People: The Key to a Memorable Experience

Hear from Misty & Dennis Akers, co-owners of The Candle Pour, about how they brought their vision to life and made a hands-on business successful in the time of COVID.

By Emily Washcovick

Business Ideas

How the World’s First Printed Beverage Was Born

Smart Cups founder Chris Kanik talks about the journey that lead to his breakthrough.

By Danielle Sabrina

Building a Business

What Ryan Serhant Taught Me About “Big Money Energy”

When things feel out of control, what you can control is your perception and energy. Ryan Serhant, master of confidence, teaches me the three key aspects to finding your big money energy and success.

By Gabrielle Garrett