Entrepreneur Strategies

A Lesson From Wild Life

Any life, no matter how big or how small, will defend itself. Fighting a bear is ridiculously dangerous. But so is fighting a raccoon. If the animal is injured, it...

A Simple Trick To Listening To Your Gut

The Old Quarter Trick How many times have you looked back at decisions and wish that you had simply trusted your gut? If only you would have listened to yourself....

Timing Is The Key To Great Customer Service

This saying defines the essence of great customer service: Early is on time. On time is late. Late is unacceptable. Pin it above your desk or tattoo it to your...

An Idea Is Easy, Doing The Idea Is Hard

In this episode of On A Roll, Mike Michalowicz shares why it is so easy to give great ideas, and why it is so hard to actually do them.

Most Pessimistic Estimates Are Way Too Optimistic

Entrepreneurs like to use pessimistic numbers, because they prepare us for the absolute "worst case." Alas, we use flawed pessimistic numbers. The real worst case is inevitably way worse than...

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Brussels sprouts are great for your health. So are blueberries. And so are foods naturally rich in Vitamin C. But commit to a diet that is exclusively Brussels sprouts, or...

How To Find Your Niche Instantly

The riches are in the niches. But, how do you know which niche you should be serving? How do you know which community is right for you? Here are three...

The Rise Of Hyper-Startups From Millennial Entrepreneurs

Believe it or not, there was a time when an aspiring entrepreneur would come up with a concept, develop a detailed business plan, prototype and refine the concept, seek a...

A Lesson In Business Plans From The Weather Guy

The weather guy struggles to predict the weather a mere five days out. The weather guy is wrong about that rainstorm that is "going to hit" this afternoon 50% of...

Avoid Most

When you hear "most," you are being told exactly what not to do. Most people have a one hour commute. The most popular ice cream flavor is vanilla. The most...

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