I’ve been in the business world for a good amount of time now and I’ve created a range of successful companies. One fundamental concept that has helped me in those pursuits has been my focus on customer needs over any particular product solution. The times when I’ve done my best…

Many people feel that success in business is about hitting on the right idea and riding it to the moon. While the offerings of your business are, of course, very important, it can also be critical that a novice entrepreneur keep another key focus in mind — avoiding mistakes. Mistakes…

I’m often asked about what I believe are some of the most impactful moves a novice entrepreneur can make to help contribute to their long-term business success. I think there are quite a few great answers to this question, but I find myself returning again and again to one area…

Coming up with a viable business idea is hard. Believe me on this, I’ve spent my entire professional life creating new businesses. I’ve had a few exhilarating successes, one resulting in nine figures of total revenue, and I’ve also had my share of ideas fizzle out as well. One of…

I’ve created a number of successful businesses over the course of my career, some with seven and eight-figure earnings. As a result, a question I’m often asked is: “How do I develop a successful business idea of my own?” While this is, of course, easier said than done, I’ve been…

You likely already know that social media can play a vital role in any business. It allows you to connect with customers, build brand recognition, amplify your marketing messages, and so much more. However, while most people know that social media can be powerful, many entrepreneurs are still stuck at…

I get asked for business advice a lot. It comes with the territory when you’ve created companies that have earned hundreds of millions of dollars. I’m not complaining. In fact, I do enjoy helping people out with their business ventures by imparting a bit of hard-earned wisdom. One of the…

If you’ve ever had a good idea for a business, but lacked the skills, expertise, or experience to take it to the next level, you’re not alone. Transferring an idea into a fully sustainable business requires a lot of hard work. As the owner of multiple popular vehicle history websites…