Brad Feld is a true serial-entrepreneur. He’s co-founded the Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital, Intensity Ventures, and TechStars. He’s also a marathoner, and active writer with three very popular blogs:: Feld Thoughts, Startup Revolution, and Ask the VC. In his very … Continue reading →

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Dave Lakhani, President of Bold Approach Inc., is the kind of entrepreneur that gets other entrepreneurs fired-up.  He’s got a unique blend of energy, enthusiasm, and focus that makes him a sought-after consultant, speaker, and author, so there was no surprise … Continue reading →

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To call Warren Macdonald just a motivational speaker would be like saying that Kilimanjaro, all 19,222 feet of it, is just a mountain. He has defied death, lost limbs, climbed mountains, and he helps us change the way we look at … Continue reading →

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Kevin Dee, CEO of Eagle Professional Resources,  is a remarkable entrepreneur and leader.  He’s got the kind of laid-back personality and sense of humor that is disarming and endearing.  He’s also quick to help in the community, at home, and … Continue reading →

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  Recently I was reminded that we entrepreneurs, leader and difference-maker types often under-estimate what we can accomplish in a year.  I think that Alex Charfen, CEO and Founder of the Charfen Institute, reminds of just how far we can … Continue reading →

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My mentor, Warren Rustand, once signed off an email to me with the phrase: “Govindh, you have so much to give, you had better start now.”  I have been afraid of what he meant by that for so long that … Continue reading →

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  Dr Norris Krueger loves to talk all things entrepreneur and entrepreneurship.  He’s made it his business to understand what entrepreneurship takes and so comes at us with a more academic approach.  What’s fascinating here, as the Holidays and New … Continue reading →

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David Galbenski, Founder of Lumen Legal, calls himself a “Thought Leader” and I think that’s as accurate description of him as possible for someone so engaged and involved in his business, community and family. There are many Dave-isms that have … Continue reading →

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Winnie Brignac Hart, Founder, President and Creative Director of TwinEngine, is a truly unique entrepreneur and highly effective leader.  Interesting, it’s the fact that she grew up identically to her sister (they’re twins) that has helped to set her apart. … Continue reading →

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Michael Walsh is back and he’s challenging us to debunk the myth of Time Management.  He says, there’s no such thing. He instead says that we need to be more mindful of our energy buckets.  There are some things that … Continue reading →

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Todd Smart has successfully built more than three businesses and then successfully sold them to exit and he’s done it all in different industries.  So, it can be said, that he knows what it takes to grow businesses.  Good thing … Continue reading →

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Keith Strauss, President of Sales Concepts Inc., has been helping other companies grow for nearly 20 years.  He’s made it a point to work with their sales teams to grow and maximize opportunities for their future.  All the while, he’s … Continue reading →

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Rob Simons is the Founder and CEO of Toolbox Studios, an award winning digital and communications company based in San Antonio.  No surprise that he’s made it his life to help entrepreneurs and leaders do more – and he shares … Continue reading →

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David Nilssen has led his company, Guidant Financial, to impressive growth over the last 10 years, but he says that he only just recently figured out a recipe for accelerated growth and better than ever alignment. In his Paper Napkin … Continue reading →

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Jane Roos is a social entrepreneur, fundraiser extraordinaire and general dynamo. She has helped countless Canadian athletes make their way to the Olympics by helping them focus on their athletics and not on a part-time job.  There is no question … Continue reading →

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Scott Fritz is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Angel Investor. In 1997, Scott founded a business called Human Capital and grew the company into a nationwide player in ten years. The successive 1000% growth made his company a fixture of the … Continue reading →

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  Matt Stewart is a dynamic leader and speaker. He’s grown a small Southern California business into a national leader in two industries and has received several awards for his work. That said, Matt is no stranger to nay-sayers. He’s … Continue reading →

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John Bly is a CPA, a successful entrepreneur, and a mergers and acquisitions czar. He’s grown his practice over the past 8 or 9 years and in that time he’s completed 8 acquisitions and 2 mergers. At the heart of his … Continue reading →

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  Lesley Hayes has built and subsequently exited three successful businesses. She now works as a mentor and has started to look academically at how entrepreneurs define leadership. Coming from an entrepreneurial background, Lesley is able to approach the study … Continue reading →

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Barrett Ersek is a serial entrepreneur; he’s been founding and growing his own businesses since he was 17 years old. Through his entrepreneurial journey, Barrett has come to embrace and rely on a philosophy of gratitude. In his Paper Napkin Wisdom … Continue reading →

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Jack Daly is an energetic and inspiring speaker, a proven CEO, and a successful entrepreneur. Jack’s been an entrepreneur from a very young age. He started his first business at the age of 12 and at the age of 13 he … Continue reading →

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  Allie Mooney is an award winning and energetic speaker, an author, and an expert at helping organizations and leaders better understand their people. Allie works to help her clients identify the personalities of their employees and teaches them how to … Continue reading →

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  Steve Satterwhite is a thought leader, an entrepreneur, an author, and CEO. He’s built a business that has grown despite significant environmental and internal challenges. He set out to build the company he always wanted to work for and he … Continue reading →

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  Jamie Gerdsen is the dynamic, free thinking, and energetic CEO of Apollo Home Comfort. He’s innovated in a traditional industry where people often say, “You can’t do THAT!” and found incredible success in sticking to his vision, making adjustments consistently, and … Continue reading →

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Peter Bredlau Jr. is a second generation owner of Quality Service Associates Inc. He’s a straight shooter and has made the company his own with his unique leadership style. Peter’s Paper Napkin Wisdom is a piece of advice he would give to any entrepreneur: … Continue reading →

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