One of the biggest opportunities for folks who want to make an impact through entrepreneurship is to tackle things that Corporate America has gotten wrong and so we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the community to share examples of what Corporate America is getting wrong in their industries.

Angela Johnson

With over 40 years in the business, I have answered this question many times. The answer is, Corporate America has forgotten the one of two guests. There are two guests in our industry, the first guest is our Customer. The second guest, is our Employee. The industry is complicated. Customers want their food fast, great, and economical. The industry says, no problem. But, we set high expectations on our Employee to meet each expectation. The employee normally has limited training, low wages, and limitations on growth. Read more>>

Karin Miller

I think there is a mind set in Corporate America that a big sale is the best sale. When a person new to the sport walks into a retail store, companies see it as an opportunity to make a big sale. Put that customer into a pricey rod and sell them a ton of equipment. When a person is new to fly fishing they’re often unsure of what they really need. The reality is, they may not stick with the sport. Read more>>

Laura Quintero

I was at a photography conference a few years ago, after having spent about a year working really hard on my Instagram presences, sharing consistently and finally seeing some traction. At the conference they offered an Instagram audit and they looked at my page and said “you look like you’re trying to be an influencer, not a photographer.” Read more>>