Inspiration for Entrepreneurs Archives

Third Shift Entrepreneur: Keep Your Day Job, Build Your Dream Job

The following is excerpted from Todd Connor’s book, "Third Shift Entrepreneur," published by Wiley, released in September 2020. Find more information here: https://thirdshiftentrepreneur.com” StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here Foreword...

byTodd Connor

September 29, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: New Businesses Are Being Started Amid Pandemic (Episode 121)

On today's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses various reasons why entrepreneurs are starting new businesses during the pandemic. Perhaps surprisingly, a new survey of 428 entrepreneurs by Just Business found that more than one in five...

byStartupNation

September 23, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Ranks No. 1 (Episode 116)

Airline passengers rank Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as the best mega airport in North America, according to a new study from J.D. Power. The 2019 North America Airport Satisfaction Study conducted by J.D. Power...

byStartupNation

September 16, 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 that works for you is much more important than copying someone else’s habits to a tee. Different...

byJustin E. Crawford

September 14, 2020

Understand the Rewards, Risks and Requirements Before Pursuing Your Dream

The following is excerpted from “Ruthless Consistency: How Committed Leaders Execute Strategy, Implement Change, and Build Organizations That Win” by Michael Canic, p. 59-64 (McGraw Hill, September 2020). StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and...

byMichael Canic, PhD

September 8, 2020

What to Look for in a Mentor and Where to Find One

When you’re a new entrepreneur launching a business, you may find yourself inexperienced in a few areas. The most effective way to overcome this deficit quickly is by finding a mentor — someone who has...

byKeith Shields

September 6, 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 in The Oracles are proof of that. Here, Grant Cardone, Bethenny Frankel and others share the unconventional...

byThe Oracles

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 of 40 people at Acceleration Partners. Five years later, that simple note has evolved into an inspirational...

byRobert Glazer

September 1, 2020

How to Start a Side Hustle You Can Run from Anywhere in the World

It’s been a tough year for everyone, and due to circumstances beyond your control, you may find yourself reassessing your lifestyle. Perhaps you’ve gotten used to working in your pajamas, and the thought of the...

byJo Barnes

August 19, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Ann Arbor Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (Episode 102)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the city of Ann Arbor as an entrepreneurial ecosystem hub within southeast Michigan. As reported in DBusiness yesterday, Washtenaw County has seen a 31 percent increase in...

byStartupNation

August 18, 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 members of The Oracles share their invaluable lessons learned from early side hustles. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on...

byThe Oracles

August 18, 2020

The Worst Advice I Received as an Aspiring Entrepreneur (and What Was Actually Helpful for Growing My Business)

Any successful business founder will tell you that you need external input and second opinions during your entrepreneurial journey. Being an entrepreneur means knowing what's best for your business and knowing what advice is valuable...

byPhil Alves

August 16, 2020

Worst Practices: How to Learn From the Mistakes of Others (and Avoid Making Them Yourself)

The following is reprinted with permission from "You’re About to Make a Terrible Mistake" by Olivier Sibony, copyright © 2020. Published by Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Little, Brown Books. StartupNation exclusive discounts and...

byOlivier Sibony

July 14, 2020

How to Use the COVID-19 Crisis as a Catapult Into Entrepreneurship

Whether you’re one of the 40 million plus Americans who’ve lost their job during the COVID-19 crisis, or the pandemic made you realize life is too short and it’s time to pursue your passion, you...

byMarissa Tilley

July 1, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Where Do Great Business Ideas Come From? (Episode 68)

Have you ever marveled at an entrepreneur pursuing a business idea and wondered, where did that idea come from? How did that business happen? On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff chats with Annemarie Cronin, a...

byStartupNation

June 8, 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 a significant breakthrough. Here’s how seven successful entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles overcame a setback to fast-track their...

byThe Oracles

June 8, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Elon Musk SpaceX Rocket (Episode 67)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the inspirational news of Elon Musk's SpaceX launch into orbit, taking Americans back into space for the first time since 2011. The launch has helped cut through...

byStartupNation

June 3, 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 HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers Power Moves are those unexpected, not-always-conventionally advisable actions and behaviors that...

byLauren McGoodwin

May 19, 2020

4 Informational Podcasts to Inspire Your Side Hustle

I’ve written about podcasts before, covering all spectrums from financial podcasts to best business podcasts for entrepreneurs. Side hustle podcasts, on the other hand, reside in their own unique category. Think of them as stepping...

byDeborah Sweeney

May 12, 2020

What Being a Mom and an Entrepreneur Has Taught Me

Motherhood and entrepreneurship have been a roller coaster of ups and downs. Being a mom has been the greatest asset in helping me grow as an entrepreneur. It has taught me to have grace for...

byLeslie Lee

May 10, 2020