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Thought Leaders

Here’s the One Trait You Need to Be a Successful Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs are often lauded as being risk-takers. But there's a distinction between being a risk-taker and being brave — and only the latter is necessary for entrepreneurs.

By Aytekin Tank

Business Operations & Logistics

What Every Entrepreneur Should Prepare for in 2025 — These Trends Could Make or Break Your Business

By Robert Morcos

Thought Leaders

‘We Want to Be the Best’: NFL Quarterback Jameis Winston and Business Partner Danny Cortenraede Share Their Plan to Help Startups Win

By Leo Zevin

Building a Business

Why I Apply Mike Tyson’s Mindset to My Business Strategy

By Baruch Labunski

Building a Business

10 Negotiation Strategies Strong Leaders Use to Get Results

Effective negotiation for business leaders requires clear goals, understanding the other party's needs and utilizing strategies like preparation, flexible options, active listening and knowing when to stand firm or concede to build mutually beneficial relationships.

By Daniel Marcos

Building a Business

From Idea to Icon — The 2 Keys You Need to Unlock Sustained Success and Influence as an Entrepreneur

Ready to make a lasting impact and build a thriving business? Discover the must-have priorities and traits to set you on the path to success.

By Stacey Ross Cohen

Thought Leaders

How the Tragic Death of His Childhood Best Friend Inspired NFL Running Back Latavius Murray to Do Something Big for His Community

Latavius Murray explains his heartfelt mission to build a community center for his hometown and for others like it.

By Dan Bova

Business News

World Series Champion Shohei Ohtani Predicted This Would All Happen When He Was 15 Years Old. Here’s His Goal-Setting Method That Anyone Can Use.

The MLB superstar's success did not come as a surprise to him. He had a plan.

By David James

Thought Leaders

How NFL Star Quarterback Kyler Murray Shut Down Internet Trolls and Turned His Love of Gaming Into a ‘Call of Duty’ Partnership

The Arizona Cardinals quarterback explains how he silenced critics and teamed up with the Call of Duty Endowment program to pursue his passion.

By Leo Zevin

Building a Business

Entrepreneurs Need to Develop These 5 Qualities to Be Successful

Being confident and willing to embrace calculated risks are just two of several qualities that can lead to entrepreneurial success.

By Peter J. Burns III

Business Accounting

I Became a Millionaire at 27. Here Are 4 Ways I Did It — and How You Can Too

Becoming a millionaire is not easy, but with the right mindset, approach, education and strategy, everyone can escape the rat race and gain financial independence.

By Liam Gill

Building a Business

Meeting the Right People Who Can Help Your Business Isn’t Easy — Even for an NBA All-Star. Baron Davis Has a Plan to Change That.

Two-time NBA All-Star and serial entrepreneur Baron Davis shares his game plan for helping business leaders connect, network and grow.

By Leo Zevin

Thought Leaders

The Human Side of Wealth — 5 Insights I Learned from Ron Diamond

Ahead of Entrepreneur's workshop with Ron Diamond, learn how he balances legacy with humility, learns from failure, and builds trust-based relationships to redefine wealth through purpose-driven Family Offices.

By Ryan Austin

Buying a Franchise

4 Ways to Deliver an Authentic Franchise Brand Experience in a Brick & Mortar Space

Here are several scalable best practices for bringing your brand to life in a messy, imperfect world.

By Derrick Ableman, CFE

Thought Leaders

The Top 5 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

What sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest?

By Roy Dekel

Entrepreneurs

Billionaires Warren Buffett, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg Are All Middle Children — Here’s How It Impacts Success, According to a Psychologist

People who share this spot in the sibling lineup tend to be great negotiators.

By Amanda Breen

Building a Business

After Doing the Corporate Grind for 17 Years, This Entrepreneur Quit and Started Her Own Business. Here’s How Alibaba.com Became Her Partner in Success.

Jennifer Kennedy, founder of HoneyBug, explains how she packaged up her dream business.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Building a Business

How Saying ‘Yes’ to Every Opportunity Helped My Startup Make $1 Million in the First Year

The conventional wisdom for entrepreneurs to say "no" to opportunities can be counterproductive early on. Embracing "yes" can lead to discovering your strengths, finding valuable collaborators and identifying your business niche — ultimately earning you the privilege to say "no" later.

By Rob Grazioli

Thought Leaders

‘Failure Is Just an Opportunity for Growth’: How 1996 Olympic Gymnastics Gold Medalist Dominque Dawes Survived and Thrived As a Small Business Owner During the Pandemic

Dominique Dawes, the first female African-American gymnast to win an individual Olympic medal, highlights how small business owners can succeed through flexibility and balancing work and personal life.

By Leo Zevin

Entrepreneurs

How Piff the Magic Dragon Went From a Struggling Performer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Magical Empire

The hilarious self-described loser of "America's Got Talent" shares his advice for finding the right fit for your talents and explains why he spent $60,000 to clone his dog.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

Derek Jeter Once ‘Jumped All Over’ a Teammate After a World Series Game Loss. And It Had Nothing to Do With Winning or Losing.

In the new book, "Extreme Balance: Paradoxical Principles That Make You a Champion," the authors examine the mindset that separates champions from competitors.

By Joe De Sena

Thought Leaders

Most Entrepreneurs Lack This One Quality That’s Essential For Success — Do You?

With practice, any leader can learn to embody this quality. Here's why it's so important and how you can start building it.

By Scott Taylor

Entrepreneurs

How I Redefined My Success as an Entrepreneur With These 3 Questions

Success is such an arbitrary concept. It looks different for everyone. For me, these 3 questions helped redefine what I wanted from my business, and what it would take for me to feel truly successful.

By Sunny Dublick

Building a Business

Why Doing the Right Thing Leads to Long-Term Success

Simplicity, authenticity, and excellence are the keys to sustainable business success.

By Anne Marshall

Building a Business

3 Overlooked, Everyday Solutions That Actually Drive Long-Term Success

Success in business often comes from mastering the mundane, daily processes. Discover how "boring magic" — the unglamorous but essential elements — can drive long-term growth and stability for startups.

By Rob Grazioli

Thought Leaders

How Entrepreneurs Can Unlock Hidden Potential for Success

You can achieve both business success and personal fulfillment by embracing your "shadow." Here's what that means.

By Peter Goldstein

Building a Business

She Started a Business at 14 With Only $27. Now at 20, She’s Running a Multi-Million Dollar Cosmetics Brand with the Simplified Sourcing Power of Ailbaba.com

Aaliyah Arnold, founder and CEO of Boss Up Cosmetics, says a combination of hard work, family support and powerful tech are the keys to her brand's success.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Building a Business

How Alibaba.com’s Simplified Sourcing Helped a Couple Turn Their Parents’ Ten-Year-Old Napkin Sketch Into a Business

Jules Weldon and Stace Pierce, co-founders of OME Gear, break down their journey to manufacturing their dream business.

By Entrepreneur Partner Studio Staff

Building a Business

Your Comfort Zone is a Paradox — Here are 5 Ways to Push Your Limits and Ditch the Comfort Zone

Now is the time to leave the comfort zone paradox behind. Do not stunt your business's future success by relying on the satisfaction you feel from your past successes.

By Jason Zickerman

Thought Leaders

Taylor Swift Is Drawing Up Plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Here’s Why That Is a Great Lesson for Career Couples.

Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes says the Kansas City Chiefs have a star offensive coordinator working behind the scenes.

By David James