The Expert Myth and The Rise of the Generalist

Early in life, we are encouraged to choose a definite path. First, a college major. Later, we will select a specific career. The thinking is simple enough: identify an area of focus, dig into the details, and acquire domain expertise in an attempt to become a specialist. This outlook places the expert at the top […]

Why You Should Be Proud to Be an Entrepreneur

Operating a small business is no easy feat, and there are always people out there that will cock their head to the side when they ask what you do for a living and you say you’re an entrepreneur. There’s even a horrible joke out there that self-employed means unemployed. Where’s the faith in the small […]

4 Ways to Spot and Seize Every Opportunity

How do you get ahead? It’s the oft asked question of start-up teams and big time CEOs looking to break into a new market or breakaway from the competition. In our fast-paced, ultra-competitive world the ability to spot and seize new opportunities can make all the difference. To get ahead and stay there you must […]

$100,000 Per Year Isn’t That Difficult for a Freelancer

You just graduated from college. With your newly minted business degree, you score a job at a Fortune 500 company. Your $50,000 annual salary makes you feel rich compared to your college days, but a $100,000 salary seems so far away. As an entrepreneur, it might be easier to get to that $100,000 mark than […]

How Not to Run a Business

Everywhere you turn, people are always telling entrepreneurs what to do to run a successful business. What many don’t hear is what they shouldn’t be doing when running a business. In this article, find out if you’re doing anything you shouldn’t be doing, so you can stop it, and continue on to achieving your goals. […]