Business Growth Lessons from Tough Failures: Austin Iuliano
This article was originally published in Change Creator Magazine, Issue 18. No matter how many entrepreneurial platitudes out there tell us differently, when you are in the weeds, struggling to get your idea off the ground, it can be tough to see the positive side of big mistakes. Yet, why do so many really successful […]
5 Reasons Why Online Traffic Should be a Priority for Your Coaching Business
I think the only people who love the word “traffic” is online entrepreneurs. I posted a poll on my Facebook page asking my community whether they wanted to learn more about “How to get Massive Traffic” or about “How to Validate your Business Idea,” and my mother-in-law (bless her heart) chose Idea Validation only because […]
Seth Godin on Leadership for the 21st Century
Seth Godin is the entrepreneurial icon of the digital age, and everything he touches turns to dollars and traffic. His first entrepreneurial venture attracted a $20 million investment within a year. Then he began preaching a concept the rest of the marketing fraternity had missed in the smog of Google ranking mania: that your target […]
Ucraft Review: Is This the Perfect Web Builder for Non-Coders?
Looking to build a website without a lot of effort, confusion and time? Then consider a web builder. While there are many website builders out there, I thought we’d talk about one that people have been asking me about, Ucraft. Does it live up to the hype? Will it work for coders and non-coders alike? […]
Why People Buy: How to Take Advantage of Buying Triggers
Why do people buy something? Ever wonder why people buy anything? What is the trigger? What makes them say to themselves “I must have this NOW”? If they have been wanting it for a while, what made them finally add it to their cart? If they just learned about it for the first time, what […]
How to Make Money in Ecommerce: 7 Tips from the Pros That Really Work
Online markets are still booming with opportunities. There are still billions of dollars to be made in ecommerce, so there’s no surprise that new companies are popping up every day. If you are struggling to make a go of your ecommerce biz, or really want to see some massive growth this year, here are 7 […]
Unlock Your Professional and Personal Growth with Expert Rick Miller
Interview with Rick Miller Subscribe to this show on iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud In this refreshing and inspiring talk business expert Rick Miller shares his strategies for unlocking your personal and professional growth. Rick Miller is an author, and speaker who has spent over 30 years as a business leader and go-to Chief, serving as President and/or CEO in Fortune […]
How to Make More Money Online: Do This One Thing
How to Make More Money By Simply Updating Your Website We’ve all seen them: the websites that look like they were made in 1999 and never updated, or the ones that started by having a blog, but no new posts have been made since 2013. We may think that that vendor is either doing so […]
Organizational and Financial Structures for Non-Profit and For-Profit Enterprises
Finances have to be sustainable, and able to support the core work of the organization. This basic principle applies equally to for-profit and non-profit enterprises. Funding sources and financial structures, however, are quite variable. Non-profits are typically funded by a number of vehicles. The majority of funding comes from fee-for-service or product. They also can […]
3 Impact Business Storytelling Tips Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know
Suddenly, I noticed it was everywhere. I’m not just talking about the ads that creepily follow us all around the internet. It’s one of those situations where you talk about something and it becomes the focus of your intention. Maybe you have a small epiphany or revelation about the idea which really puts it front […]
The Case of Soulbottles: How Impact in Production Led to Greater Profit
This article originally appeared in B the Change and was published with permission. Through research and site visits, soulbottles identifies suppliers that value the environment and work to protect it. Like its signature product, the plastic-free drinking bottle, soulbottles has a clear business purpose. The German company, founded in 2012, helps to increase its customers’ […]
From Epic Shark Tank ‘No’ to Big Funding: How Failure Propelled This Entrepreneur
Let’s face it. Failure sucks. No matter how many entrepreneurial platitudes out there tell us differently, when you are in the weeds, struggling to get your idea off the ground, it can be tough to see the positive side of big mistakes. Yet, why do so many really successful people talk about their toughest lessons […]
Tips to Feel Happier and Healthier by Living More Intentionally
The world is rapidly changing around us and we all play a part in the future that is created. In this article, you’ll explore great tips for living a happier and healthier life that is more intentional. According to the World Health Organization, 13 million deaths annually and nearly a quarter of all disease worldwide […]
Balancing Social and Business Missions: Tips from Anton Frans
I coach new social impact entrepreneurs around the world as they build impactful businesses. One of the biggest challenges I see social impact entrepreneurs facing is how to manage the ‘balancing act’ between the business and the social mission. I’d like to introduce you to Peter Antonsson, founder of Anton Frans Sunglasses. Peter agreed to […]
3 of The Best Plastic Replacement Innovations Today
There’s something happening as we speak. People are starting to perk up and take action against plastic pollution which is suffocating our planet. Change Creator is passionate about getting rid of plastic pollution and we follow new innovations closely. This is also why we recently interviewed the founder of S’well, Sarah Kauss. Her work building […]
6 of the Best Inspirational Videos For Entrepreneurs from Jay Shetty
We all find inspiration from different places and need to hear certain things more than once. He went from being a monk to a social media influencer who’s mission is to make wisdom go viral. His videos have been viewed billions of times and it’s because he knows how to tell stories that connect to […]
If You Have a Dream, These 5 Steps Will Help Make it Real
Nearly every human on this planet has a dream. Yet as we all know, some dreams come true while others don’t. Why do certain goals seem to come to fruition, sometimes with the aid of what can be described as luck, serendipity, even a touch of magic? Maybe the magic touch isn’t magic at all, […]
3 Ways You Can Travel with a Conscience
(This article, written by Rebecca Brown is used with permission from Cause Artist. It was published in full here.) Over the decades, travel has become a multibillion-dollar industry. It keeps growing and becoming more accommodating, and we now find that plane tickets are cheaper, that there are travel agencies at every corner, that tourism is […]
How to do the 20-Second Gut Test to Get Your Website Branding Off to a Great Start
Let’s face it. Your website is your calling card online. It can also be your online store, revenue generator, audience builder, lead generator and so much more. When it comes time to give yourself a new look online, where do you start? If you want to create a visual brand that tells your story, there […]
6 Killer Strategies to Price Your Product Properly: Make Money Your Mindset
How Your Money Mindset is Affecting Your Bottom Line You are a budding entrepreneur and just created your first product! This is great news! You break out the champagne, and you celebrate! This is a big deal! Now you are going to need some strategies to price your product properly. Let’s begin. How to Choose […]
Seth Godin Marketing: Are You Building Something Average or Magical?
Seth Godin is one of the most engaging speakers in the world. He takes the stage and quickly grabs your attention with stories that inspire you and ideas that jolt your worldview. This talk is no different as he explores what leadership looks like today during a changing system today. Where does the magic happen? […]
Clickfunnels Review: Will This Tool Help Propel Your Business?
Clickfunnels is an all-in-one marketing software you can use to build your whole online business. With Clickfunnels, you can: Easily create your whole sales funnel. Collect, manage and segment your leads and subscribers. Run an email marketing campaign. Automate your sales process Avoid creating a ton of pages for funnels on your primary website domain […]
I Want to Start My Own Business But Don’t Know What to Do
When I decided to take my life in a completely new direction that’s all I knew. The missing part was what direction I wanted to go. If you are thinking, “I want to start my own business but don’t know what to do” then this article is for you. This is my real deal life […]
Thrive Themes vs Clickfunnels: Which Sales Funnel Builder is Best?
Growing your business means doing online marketing right. Sales funnels (done right) can be an awesome way to generate more leads, more clients, and more revenue. In this review, we’ll compare two awesome sales funnel building software: Thrive Themes vs Clickfunnels. First, let’s start with a brief intro of both these tools to get a […]
Ontraport vs Clickfunnels: Which is Right for You?
How do you run your online business? How big is your sales team? How many marketing campaigns do you run? These are important questions you need to answer so you can make the right choice between Ontraport and Clickfunnels. First, let’s start by briefly seeing what each of these tools are made for. Ontraport: Ontraport […]
What Does it Take to Find Purpose and Build Your Personal Brand: Dov Baron
Exclusive interview with Dov Baron. Subscribe to this show on iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud Hold on to your seats for this passionate conversation about finding purpose and building your personal brand. Dov Baron is a best-selling author, headline speaker for global conferences on leadership, influence, business and embracing purpose-driven authentic leadership. He has been speaking internationally for […]
What is The Role of BlockChain in Poverty, Corruption, & Financial Inclusion?
Decentralization and Transparency These are the two essential characteristics that make Blockchain technology alluring for early adopters, developers, and social entrepreneurs. First, it is decentralized because it gets rid of central servers or authorities who act as intermediaries. Think of the central banks, governments, and policymakers, which serve as trusted intermediaries from the past, and […]
How a Bootcamp for Entrepeneurs Propelled New Challenges for This Soloproneur
An Entrepreneur Goes to Camp Lisa Chau is a Ted-Ed lesson creator who has been published over 100 times in Forbes, US News & World Report as well as Huffington Post on TABLES: Technology – Academia – Business – Leadership – Entrepreneurship – Strategy. She was a featured guest on National Public Radio’s Baltimore Midday […]
Wishpond vs. Leadpages: Which is Right for You?
Background Running a design company can be tough. Monetizing creativity is always a challenge. One of the ways I solve this problem is through educational marketing. It solves two problems. First, it shows clients that we are experts. Second, it shows them how tough our job is by teaching them a little about our craft. […]
Getting Back to Nature: The Dyrt Has an App for That and Just Raised $2.6M
Listen to our interview founders, Sarah & Kevin American consumers spend over $2 billion dollars per year on camping alone, with tens of millions of people hitting their favorite campgrounds every year. Despite its massive size, the camping industry has been resistant to technological change. No surprise, right? The point of camping is to get […]
Wishpond vs. Hubspot: Generating Leads that Buy
Background I spent the best part of last year sending out one-off email blasts to promote my e-commerce company. At the time I was using very basic email marketing software to try and move leads further down my funnel. The problem was this basic software did not allow me to ramp up my lead generation. […]
Learn How to Win During Today’s Digital Media Transformation
This article was written by Luke Bilton and originally published on Innovation Enterprise 2017 was a year for high profile casualties in digital publishing, with Vice, Buzzfeed, and Mic all missing ad revenue targets and cutting jobs. Mashable sold to Ziff Davis for $50 million, less than 1x annual earnings and a huge drop from its $250 […]
The Infusionsoft Alternatives You Need to Know About for Your Business
What is Infusionsoft? Infusionsoft is a marketing automation platform with a built-in Customer Relationship Management. It is designed to help SMEs automate their sales and marketing processes. The platform focuses on engagement, customer tracking, and cash flow. You can use it to run a digital business from lead generation to final sale. This is what […]
Keep Plastic Out of the Ocean And in Your Pajamas: The Majamas Earth Review
Germaine Caprio, the founder of Majamas Earth, describes her ideal fabric this way: “Soft, comfortable, from a sustainable source, doesn’t disintegrate after use.“ Since starting Majamas Earth in 1999, she has worked with suppliers to change her materials from rayon to more sustainable organic cotton and modal. Little Bamboo is used because of the questionable […]
East and Market Founder Renee Jones: How to Create a Side Sustainable Clothing Gig
A bright green polyester jacket dropped as I watched a garbage truck stop at each house across the street from the train platform. The workers picked it up and threw it in the back of the truck. I must have sighed or winced because I found myself explaining to my fellow commuters, “Fashion is the […]
Vend POS vs Shopify: Which One Will You Like More?
These days, Shopify is one of the biggest names in retail. The commerce giant is well-known for its e-commerce systems and is increasingly making itself known in the brick-and-mortar space with its Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. However, Shopify faces some steep competition from POS providers that specialize in the trade, such as Vend. That’s why we’re […]
Lessons For a Simpler Sustainable Life By Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard
In the early 1970s, the American rock climber would be hard-pressed to find gear of any quality. In fact, he or she would probably have had to turn to Europe, where the nascent sport was more popular and companies were manufacturing equipment for it. “There were probably 250 climbers in the country,” Patagonia founder Yvon […]
B2B Website Best Practices: Why Your B2B Site Might Not Be Working for You
If you are running a B2B website then you are looking to convert browsers to leads then to buyers. Despite digitizing your business in this way, your business website could be slacking in generating you the business it should. If your conversion rate is lower than you think it should be, it might be time […]
Shopify vs. Neto: Which E-commerce Platform is Best?
Shopify is one of the giants of e-commerce platforms. If you’re involved in the space, you’ve surely heard the name. Neto, on the other hand, is a spunky up and comer from the land down under. Australia-based Neto has been building momentum and has established a loyal user base. We’re going to dig into the […]
Steps Your Social Enterprise Can Take to Combat Climate Change Now
This article was written by Wayne Wachell and originally released on B The Change First, the dark stuff. We are at a point in history where climate change is no longer a looming threat but a reality that’s very much upon us. Carbon dioxide levels are the highest point in 3 million years, according to […]
