Do you remember your first hire? There is so much that goes into building a company, but few things matter as much the quality of the team you assemble. Given the immense importance of team building, we wanted to create a series where we ask entrepreneurs who have been there and done that, to share…

In March of 2020 there was a moment of widespread panic – it wasn’t just about public health, it was also economic. Would our economy survive a prolonged pandemic? A few years in the answer is clear – it did survive and it was able to because of the spirit and the resolve of our…

The uncertainty of entrepreneurship causes many entrepreneurs to put off starting their business. For others, losing a job or other economic hardships push them starting their businesses earlier than expected. In our conversations with thousands of entrepreneurs we’ve seen so much variety in when, how and why people started their business and so we wanted…

Social media can be a really powerful way to connect with and build deeper relationships with your audience - but it can be extremely time consuming. So, we asked some folks we admire to share how they manage their social profiles and whether they've hired professionals to help. Rachel Lumbreras Ah, social media. It can be…

We asked some insanely talented artists, creatives and makers to tell us about when they know they were going to pursue a creative career. MENEZ From a young age we were interested into how clothing and things were made. Growing up around our grandmother, who was a seamstress and designer allowed us to see the process…

We asked some brilliant entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to reflect on lessons they’ve learned at prior jobs. We’ve shared highlights below. Donald Gialanella After a decade-long career as an Emmy winning Network TV graphics producer in New York City, I made the decision to quit my job and pursue a life I was passionate about –…

Doing things your way is one of the best parts of being your own boss and when done right seems to be highly correlated with outsized success. So, we wanted to gather real-world examples to shed more light on how the best artists, entrepreneurs and leaders differentiate themselves from others in their respective industries. Emily…

Have you ever had a friend look at a business and randomly throw out numbers that made it seem like that business owner must be making serious bank? We’ve experienced that many times, and know from conversations with operators and owners in those industries that their real profitability is often far, far less. The reason…

Social media can be a really powerful way to connect with and build deeper relationships with your audience - but it can be extremely time consuming. So, we asked some folks we admire to share how they manage their social profiles and whether they've hired professionals to help. Daisy Lopez As a small business owner, for…

We asked some fantastic entrepreneurs and creatives to tell us about their first job in their field. Check out their stories below. Marisol Gramlich I went a more unconventional way when I was ready to go into my field. Most newly certified personal trainers start their career working for a gym or a studio because…