Inspiration for Entrepreneurs Archives

StartupNation Radio: Take Control and Start it Up in 2021

On this episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff features three entrepreneurs who took control of their lives by starting businesses of their own. In sharing their stories, these entrepreneurs offer up the key moves they made...

byStartupNation

January 23, 2021

4 Startup Lessons This Entrepreneur Learned From Playing Semi-Pro Volleyball

As a startup co-founder, I’m constantly looking for lessons that will help me be a better leader, partner and innovator. Sometimes those lessons come from surprising places. I’ve been playing semi-professional volleyball with my co-founder...

byColton Seal

January 22, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Ideas are Brewing as Coffee Sales Climb (Episode 165)

Did you know that coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the U.S. and worldwide? Americans consume 400 million cups per day, making the U.S. the world's leading consumer of the beverage....

byStartupNation

January 21, 2021

‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 10: A Conversation with Spike Cohen

On today's episode of "Everything Borrowed," Andrew Blake welcomes Spike Cohen. Spike Cohen was the Libertarian Party's nominee for vice president during the 2020 election, running alongside Jo Jorgensen. The Libertarian may not have won...

byAndrew Blake

January 20, 2021

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Becoming Your Own Boss in 2021

Plenty of people dream of launching their own business, but then they undermine themselves, coming up with reasons to put off their dream just a little longer. And then they put it off again. And...

by Jayneberinger64

January 20, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Blake’s Hard Cider is a Winning Formula (Episode 163)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares the story of a visionary entrepreneur in our region, Andrew Blake. Blake, a third-generation entrepreneur, came up with an idea to expand his family business by creating...

byStartupNation

January 19, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Number of New Businesses Created in the U.S. Rising at Historical Pace (Episode 162)

We all know that the COVID pandemic has created a massive wave of job losses in the U.S. over the last year. So, with all of this economic hardship, one would reasonably assume that the...

byStartupNation

January 18, 2021

‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 9: A Conversation with Adam Mark Smith

Adam Mark Smith went from being a CFO to being on food stamps after protesting at a Chick-fil-A. The viral video cost him his career, reputation and sense of self. Author of "Million Dollar Cup...

byAndrew Blake

January 18, 2021

How to Bring a Product to Retail: StartupNation Radio Featuring Andrew Blake

On this episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by guest co-host, Andrew Blake. Blake is President of Blake’s Family of Companies and the founder of Blake’s Hard Cider, an independent, family-owned Michigan craft cidery...

byStartupNation

January 16, 2021

StartupNation’s ‘Key Moves’ Podcast: Andrew Blake (Episode 1)

Welcome to the inaugural edition of StartupNation’s "Key Moves" podcast, hosted by Jeff Sloan! In this podcast, Jeff goes beyond the mere backstory of business success and dives into the key moves made by the leaders and...

byJeff Sloan

January 15, 2021

This Young Entrepreneur Shares Her 4 Tips for Startup Success

What do you think of when you hear the word “entrepreneur”? When most people think of an entrepreneur, they imagine a twenty-something young adult, straight out of college, working tirelessly in a basement on an...

bySarah Goody

January 12, 2021

How to Get Out of the Comparison Trap and Move Your Business Forward

When you start out in business, it's normal to research those who have gone before you and try to learn from them. Personally, I have watched and examined countless interviews with entrepreneurs who I admire...

byShannon Threlfall

January 11, 2021

Thinking of Starting a Business with Your Spouse? 5 Tips to Ensure Success and Productivity

It’s not uncommon for couples to consider going into business together. After all, your life partner is an easy pick, as many spouses are loyal, supportive and even share the same dreams and goals. Plus,...

byStephen and Michelle Kohler

January 5, 2021

‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 7: A Conversation with Anthony LaVerde

On today's episode of "Everything Borrowed," Andrew sits down with Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment. LaVerde believes in doubling down on your investments during times of uncertainty and fear. Andrew chats with the young...

byAndrew Blake

January 4, 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 less glamorous side too. There’s a psychological price you might pay for being an entrepreneur. StartupNation exclusive...

byAmy Morin

January 2, 2021

‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 6: A Conversation with Veronika Scott

On this episode of "Everything Borrowed," Andrew interviews Veronika Scott, founder of Empowerment Plan, a nonprofit employing the homeless to make coats that are donated to the homeless. Watch the full interview: Listen on Spotify:...

byAndrew Blake

December 28, 2020

3 Vital Startup Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic

What will you remember most when you look back on 2020? While all of our stories are different, if you were an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may remember this year as one full...

byMyCorporation

December 26, 2020

How the Pandemic Has Inspired More Women to Start Businesses

Over the last month or so, I’ve engaged in 100 conversations with female entrepreneurs on Instagram. I was expecting the conversations to skew toward established entrepreneurs, but I quickly learned that new businesses, started by...

byBri Seeley

December 24, 2020

‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 5: A Conversation with Garry Gilliam

On this episode of "Everything Borrowed," Andrew chats with former NFL star, Garry Gilliam. Gilliam is on a mission to create an "Eco-village" in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to bring change to systemic oppression through sustainability. Watch...

byAndrew Blake

December 21, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: This is the ANA Marketing Term of the Year (Episode 154)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares the Association of National Advertisers' term of the year for 2020. Any guesses? Here are a few clues: In 2017, the word of the year was “artificial...

byStartupNation

December 16, 2020