Start something you are passionate about This is bad advice and I hear it all the time. Start something that makes logical sense. Enjoy the process. Enjoy the relationships you will develop along the way. Enjoy building something. People who think with their hearts instead of their brains lose money and waste a[...]

“Someone who practices a thousand kicks once is no where near as scary as someone who practices one kick a thousand times.” - Bruce Lee Too many entrepreneurs think that in order to make millions you need to influence millions. Don’t be afraid to narrow your focus. Start local and start small. You only need a[...]

Before we jump in: I'm an investor in an insurance brokerage called Titan Risk . They're focused on helping SMBs get insurance policies including general liability, errors and omissions, cyber insurance, directors and officers liability and more. The insurance guru at Titan, Jon, has helped over 1,500 clients get[...]

Don't take this email the wrong way. I love a small businesses with less than 10 employees. They are nimble. They can move quickly. They can adjust. They can do things that don't scale and they can grow. And they are exceptional opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. But big businesses (50+ employees) have a[...]

Quick note before we dive in: I'm hosting a bunch of free online workshops over the next few weeks. 3 big ones coming up: ​ June 17th - Real Estate Private Equity & Management Structure (Tomorrow at 11am EST) ​ June 17th - Golden Handcuffs & How to Make Sure Your Top People Never Leave (Tomorrow at 2pm EST) ​[...]

If you’re pissed off with a co-workers performance or the management style of a boss you have two options: 1) blab around the office and complain about it. 2) go to your boss and discuss it. #1 wont change anything and will likely get you fired. #2 probably won’t change anything but at least you’ll learn if you[...]

Before we dive in: If you don’t have a personal assistant, YOU ARE THE ASSISTANT. Did you know you can hire the air-traffic-controller of your life and business for as low as $1,200 per month? Manage your inbox, do tasks inside your business, schedule your meetings and travel, manage your Airbnb, or any host of[...]

How would you start a service business where you have to have specialized knowledge? A business like yours anyone who can drive can start. But let's say a business like HVAC or appliance repair, traditionally people that have a lot of experience working in that area eventually decide to go solo and start a[...]