You read about people who are successful. You see their smiling faces on television and social media. They look calm, confident, and happy. And you think, "I want that." Looks can be deceiving. Do you have what it takes? Are you willing to give it your all? I've been...
The Secret to Selling Your Ideas? Act Faster
It's pretty simple. If you want to transform an idea into a product sold on the market, you need to act fast. I discovered this after deciding I would make a go at licensing my ideas for a living. It was the most prolific time in my career. It dawned on me that...
5 Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs
A decade ago, I helped found a business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs bring their business ideas to fruition. I've mentored and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs since. Many of my students have licensed their ideas to powerful companies or brought them...
5 Signs You’re Standing in Your Own Way of Success
While a lot of the entrepreneurs I've met and mentored in the past decade have been successful, I've probably met as many, if not more, unsuccessful entrepreneurs. Each of them seemed to make a lot of the same mistakes -- ones that could be easily remedied, but when...
How to Never Say Anything You Regret
Entrepreneurs are passionate people. Not only are we not afraid to be heard — we want to be heard! But there are many, many instances when knowing when to shut up will benefit you immensely. Cultivating your ability to hold your tongue is important. It’s something I...
How to Combat Your Fear of Rejection
Our fear of rejection is so powerful, it’s stops most of us in our tracks -- whether we realize it or not. It prevents us from moving forward in our professional and personal lives. As a result, we’re afraid to set goals. We’re unwilling to take risks. I admit it --...
The Positive Power of Saying No
Why is saying no so hard? In my personal and professional relationships, I have a difficult time turning people down, even when there are good reasons I should. I'm not completely sure why so many of us feel this way, but I think it has something to do with our...
Want to Make More Money? Understand the Multiplying Effect
How much money do you want to make every year? If you haven’t seriously asked yourself that, you should. Why wouldn’t you learn how to make money? It’s a very easy question to answer. And until you’ve really thought about it, it’s impossible to determine how you’re...
6 Practices to Boost Your Chances of Success in Life and Business
We all define success differently. For some, it might be the ability to purchase a nice car or take a fabulous vacation. For others, it might mean being able to provide for one’s family. I think it’s important to take the time to explicitly define what success means...
Embrace Change: The 4 Skills Needed to Reinvent Yourself
We no longer work for the same company for 40 years. If you are entrepreneurially-minded, this reality shouldn’t scare you. For better or worse, we have more opportunities than ever to earn an income in different ways. Have faith in yourself -- whether you’re forced...