Tampa Bay Wave Gets $1.38M for Defense Startups
The new program will work with 30 companies and connect them with investors and government.
The Power of Public Speaking For Entrepreneurs
I have an opportunity coming up in a couple of months to speak on stage at an entrepreneurial event that I previously spoke at last year. This is something I would have avoided at all costs just a few years ago. The idea of getting on stage in front of a room full of people … Read more
Tampa Bay Wave Ranks No. 3 Among U.S. Accelerators
Tampa Bay Wave Ranks No. 3 Among U.S. Accelerators
Building a Personal Brand That Drives Business for Agents
The real estate industry is brutal. I’ve spent years watching agents come and go in this business, and I believe there’s exponentially more churn than almost any other industry. Some had every certification you could imagine while others barely finished their required training, but I’ve found that the agents who stick around and thrive aren’t … Read more
The Long Road Behind Cousin Vinny’s Overnight Success
The founders endured a 16-month buildout before an unnoticed Michelin inspector changed everything.
How to Get Your Team Aligned with Your Vision
A few years ago I noticed that while my team was working hard, we still weren’t achieving what I thought we should. Sure, everyone showed up consistently. They did their jobs and hit their numbers most weeks, but when I looked closer, I realized a lot of their effort wasn’t moving us toward our goals. … Read more
How to Cut Through the Noise and Develop a Solid Strategy For Your Business
I used to think I had to instantly jump on every new business trend. A new tip for growing a business, that hot new app, a new marketing hack, some “must-do” everyone online swore by. I’d read it, get excited, and try to squeeze it into my week. Then another new thing showed up before … Read more
Tampa entrepreneurs back film on Musk’s Tesla years
Two Tampa entrepreneurs are serving as executive producers of ELON, a feature film focused on the years when Tesla struggled to survive and Elon Musk was still trying to convince investors, employees and customers that the electric-vehicle company had a future. Nick Friedman, co-founder of College HUNKS Hauling Junk, and Punit Shah, chief executive of … Read more
How Envision Construction emerged from loss and setbacks
A father, a son and the setbacks that reshaped a Tampa construction company.
The Exit Playbook: What Every Business Owner Should Know Before Selling
Why deals fail, what buyers want and how to prepare your business for a successful sale.