The Fragility of Receptivity
In John David Mann’s and my Go-Giver book series we discuss the fifth and final law, that of Receptivity and how challenging it can be for so many. In one sense, the abundance of lack…
Franchise Health: How to Get a True Read
Investing in a franchise is no small commitment. Depending on the longevity and brand recognition, the initial franchise fee could be anywhere from $10,000-$50,000 for a single unit. Add that to the initial start-up cost…
The 6 Types of Entrepreneur
Are you a world changer? An innovator? An opportunist or a jack of all trades? Maybe you’re a serial entrepreneur—or are you actually a wantrepreneur? These are the six major types of entrepreneurs out there,…
Why VC Funding Might Not Be for You
It’s an exciting time for startups and aspiring business founders. With investors pumping so much money into the industry it’s easy to see why. We’re hearing more and more about “unicorns” valued at more than…
The Franchise Supply Chain
When you think about your franchise investment, you may see yourself welcoming customers into your franchise or relaxing on the boat your franchise business will buy you. You should also be thinking about your supply…
The Power of Passion
Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark. ~Henri Frederic Amiel At countless workshops and conferences,…
The Peter Principle Can Paralyze Your Startup Team
The good news is that recent big company financial woes and layoffs have generated a flood of candidates with real experience seeking positions at startups. The bad news is that many of these frustrated employees…
4 Ways Building a Company Taught Me More Than College Could
I’m not ashamed to say that I didn’t attend college. Culturally, being Indian, it’s quite strange to hear that. I was very close to attending, and had my opportunity at Gravity4 not come along (pre-launch),…