Rick Sapio is a lifelong entrepreneur, speaker, and a CEO. He’s also the seventh of a family of nine children. Watching his six older siblings go through the challenges of life before him, Rick realized that the people his … Continue reading →

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Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1-800-GOTJUNK, WOW 1DAY Painting, & You Move Me, is a serial entrepreneur super-star who’s received a lot of recognition in the media. He’s shared his story with Fortune Magazine, the New York Times, Huffington Post, … Continue reading →

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  Rory Vaden is a man with a lot of accomplishments behind his name. He’s a Self-Discipline Strategist, an award-winning entrepreneur, and a world leader in defining the psychology around modern procrastination. He is the Co-Founder of Southwestern Consulting, Founder … Continue reading →

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John O’Leary is an entrepreneur and speaker. Since his parents released the incredible book Overwhelming Odds, the story of how John suffered burns on 100% of his body as a 9-year-old, John has worked to come to terms with his … Continue reading →

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Christina Harbridge has an eclectic history. She’s been a NASA test subject, a swing dancer, artistic collaborator and positively impactful and disruptive entrepreneur. With such a varied set of experiences, it’s unsurprising that she has an interesting perspective. In addition … Continue reading →

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Mo Fathelbab, Founder and President of Forum Resources Network, is an incredible and impactful leader. He served as Executive Director of Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization (before it became called Entrepreneurs’ Organization) for seven years, he has personally conducted over 1500 Forum … Continue reading →

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Andrew Sherman is an entrepreneur with a truly inspiring perspective. He is a Partner with Jones Day, feature speaker, author, and internationally recognized expert on legal aspects of business growth. Andrew has helped thousands of entrepreneurs through his work and … Continue reading →

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Dennis Welch, President of Articulate Communications,  is a well-respected communicator and author.  He says that he has built his business by being kind and ensuring he connects personally with the human beings he’s trying to engage. In fact, he’s grown … Continue reading →

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Peter Shankman, CEO of Geek Factory Inc, Principle of Shankman|Honig, Founder of HARO has been described as “crazy, but effective.”  He’s an author with three books to his name currently and more on the way.  Without a doubt, Peter is … Continue reading →

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John DiJulius is the successful entrepreneur behind John Robert’s Spa and The DiJulius Group.  He’s the author of a couple successful books on customer service, and tours the world speaking about making price irrelevant to your customers. He says all of this success comes down … Continue reading →

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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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