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.

Jonah Erbe

“80% say their training is not well-aligned with their business goals.” – Training Industry Report

Leadership training (and all other kinds of training) that do not focus on the specific and unique goals of each and every participant will never be worth it. This is because every single individual in every single business is completely unique. Read more>>

Jordan Tacker

I believe that most people doing contract video/photo work agree that navigating through being asked to perform revisions on already delivered products just sucks. Most contractors are including a certain number of revisions allowed in their contract for a good reason – to protect our time. This however isn’t always fully understood by the consumer, and it all really has to do with the fact that providing ‘creative services’ requires many more steps and elements that your common customer may not be able to wrap their head around. A lot of customers in my market assume that any additional deliverables that they can think of on the spot will be an easy five minute ordeal on top of the product that I’ve already fulfilled. I think that this mindset stems from another struggle the creative industry battles with. I believe (in my line of work at least) that unlike many other industries, the customer is not always right. Yes, the customer may have a vision of what they’d like to accomplish and that can be very helpful. But when it comes to executing said vision, there are reasons for why we do certain things, and processes that we’ve developed to provide the best result possible. Collaboration between a creative and a client is good and right. As creatives its our job to translate and explain what we’re doing and why. However, when that turns into the client micromanaging the whole project, I often just think to myself, “Then why am I even here?” You wouldn’t sit around and tell your mechanic how to diagnose your car would you? Read more>> 

Lauren Barrett

In my industry, one of the common missteps I’ve observed from Corporate America is the overemphasis on formal education, particularly college degrees, as a prerequisite for success. Many companies still adhere to the traditional mindset that a degree is a necessary qualification for leadership roles or entrepreneurial endeavors. However, I strongly believe that this approach overlooks the potential of individuals who possess practical skills, real-world experience, and a strong entrepreneurial drive. Read more>>