Building a Business
‘Be Confident When You Ask Someone For Money’: Shaq Gives His Best Advice to Student Entrepreneurs
On the new show, "The Grind," Shaquille O'Neal leads a group of investors and mentors looking for the next big idea.
Dan Bova is the VP of Special Projects at Entrepreneur.com and host of the How Success Happens podcast. He previously worked at Jimmy Kimmel Live, Maxim, and Spy magazine. His latest books for kids include This Day in History, Car and Driver's Trivia Zone, Road & Track Crew's Big & Fast Cars, The Big Little Book of Awesome Stuff, and Wendell the Werewolf.
Read his humor column This Should Be Fun if you want to feel better about yourself.
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Entrepreneurs
‘I Lost My Mind’: Erin Andrews Explains What It’s Like to Be in the Middle of the Taylor Swift Effect
The sports broadcasting legend reveals her business playbook for her thriving apparel line WEAR by Erin Andrews.
Entrepreneurs
The Pep Talk From Mickey Mouse We All Need to Hear, Compliments of Chris Diamantopoulos
Chris Diamantopoulos, the star of "The Sticky," "Red Notice" and the voice of Mickey Mouse, gets real about resilience, chasing dreams, and his desperate wish for a normal hobby.
Tech
Seven Years Ago, He Decided to Stop Doing the Expected and Went for a ‘Moonshot.’ This Year, His Company Will Make Just Under Billion Dollars in Revenue.
Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO of Starkey, discusses his company's revolutionary implementation of AI into hearing aid technology.
Business Funding
They Turned Down an Early Pay Day to Maintain Control of Their Business. And Then Went on to Raise $190 Million.
Jason Yeh, co-founder and General Partner of Patron, explains the early-stage venture firm's creation and future outlook.
Building a Business
The Bold Moves That Drive This Family-Run Company’s Success
How Chip Fudge, his son Taylor and their team continue to evolve and grow their family's businesses while preserving its legacy.
Building a Business
Shoppers Spent $17 Billion on Small Business Saturday Last Year. This Expert Says It’s Not Too Late to Make It a Huge Day for You This Weekend.
Small business expert Jennifer Van Buskirk shares the best practices small business owners can use to attract new customers — and keep existing ones coming back for more.
Building a Business
After Curing Her Debilitating Pain With Traditional Chinese Medicine, She Started a Business to Deliver Ancient Treatments With Modern Tech: ‘You Saved My Life.’
Founder and CEO Camilla Sievers shares the inspiration and growth story of Qi Health, a digital health platform focused on providing women access to TCM treatments.
Business Funding
A Scary Shopping Experience Inspired This Entrepreneur to Launch Her Own Brand. Now It’s Done Over $5 Million In Sales.
On this women-focused episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants compete to earn life-changing money from elite investors.
Building a Business
He Used His Severance to Launch His Own Business in 90 Days. Now His Products Are Sold in 40 Stores Worldwide.
Corry Banks, founder and operator of Modbap Modular, breaks down how he launched and grew his electronic musical equipment company.
Business Funding
Epic Elevator Pitch Disaster Takes a Shocking Twist You Have to See!
On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," find out if a contestant's last-second boardroom heroics score a life-changing investment.
Thought Leaders
How the Tragic Death of His Childhood Best Friend Inspired NFL Running Back Latavius Murray to Do Something Big for His Community
Latavius Murray explains his heartfelt mission to build a community center for his hometown and for others like it.
Business Funding
You’ve Got Dueling $100K Offers From Investors. How Do You Know Who to Choose?
On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," one contestant has a very good problem to solve.
Building a Business
You Can Make a Lot of Money Starting an Online Marketplace — Here’s How to Do It Right, From the CEO of ResortPass
Michael Wolf, CEO of ResortPass, explains his secrets of scaling.
Business Funding
These Are the 3 Things That Make Daymond John Want to Give You Money
As he opens the fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, superstar investor and entrepreneur Daymond John offers his best advice for getting the support you need.
Thought Leaders
He Was Raised by a Single Mom Who Worked Multiple Jobs. Now He Is Co-Owner of a Racing Team He Bought From Larry Ellison. Here’s His Best Advice for Manifesting Greatness.
SailGP's U.S. team co-owner, CEO and Strategist Mike Buckley is making big waves in the business of boat racing.
Building a Business
He Turned a College Project Into a $100 Million Luxury Fashion Brand: ‘My Grandma Taught Me How to Sew’
George Heaton breaks down how he and his brother Mike created a global fashion brand starting with a simple T-shirt.
Entrepreneurs
4 Best-Selling Authors Share Their Best Advice for Finally Writing and Selling That Book Swimming Inside Your Head
The hosts of the "Friends & Fiction" web series share hard-earned lessons they've learned living the writer's life.
Thought Leaders
He Raced at 330 MPH Before Taking Over the Family Business — Here’s What Being in the Driver’s Seat Taught Him About Leadership
Morgan Lucas, former professional drag racer, talks about getting behind the wheel of Lucas Oil as its new CEO.
Building a Business
‘Good Isn’t Enough’: He Turned a Company on the Brink of Collapse Into a $100 Million Brand. Here Is His Best Advice for Giving Your Business a Second Chance.
Brad Charron, CEO and "Re-Founder" of ALOHA, explains the moves he made to help this plant-based protein company finally thrive.
Building a Business
Dyslexia Couldn’t Stop This 23-Year-Old From Creating a $1 Million Language Learning App. Here’s His Best Advice for Pursuing Your Passion.
Michael Peled, co-founder and CEO of Singit, explains the driving force behind his immersive education platform that teaches English through music.
Building a Business
How This Retired Marine Co-Founded a Healthy Snack Food Company That Is in 2,000 Stores: ‘I Thrive in Chaos.’
Peter Barrick, CEO and co-founder of the healthy snack food company Rivalz, breaks down the leadership and risk-management skills he learned in the military that have helped him succeed in business.
Entrepreneurs
How Piff the Magic Dragon Went From a Struggling Performer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Magical Empire
The hilarious self-described loser of "America's Got Talent" shares his advice for finding the right fit for your talents and explains why he spent $60,000 to clone his dog.
Entrepreneurs
‘Oh My God, Why Did I Say That?’ Comedian Tommy Tiernan on Risk-Taking, ‘Derry Girls’ and Hanging Out With the Pope
The Irish superstar comedian discusses what it takes to find success — and when it's best to run for your life.
Thought Leaders
How Streaming Is Changing the Game for Indie Movie Makers
Kia Jam, founder and President of the independent film production company K. Jam Media, breaks down how the movie biz has changed and what has remained the same in the era of streamers.
Business News
‘Bite My Face Off!’ Shaquille O’Neal Releases New Line of Gummy Candies Shaped Like His Head
In an interview with Entrepreneur, the legendary big fella talks about his new candy venture, the leaders he admires, and his best advice for starting a business.
Thought Leaders
I Feed First Responders and Restore Tech Networks in the Middle of 150-MPH Hurricanes. Here’s How I Do My Job.
Tech recovery expert and chef Brian Evans explains how to keep calm in a crisis and stay ready for anything.
Thought Leaders
When Daymond John Banged on His Door, This Entrepreneur Knew He Was Onto Something
Serial entrepreneur John Chiorando discusses the launch and ongoing mission of Once Upon a Coconut.
Building a Business
After Nursing a Sickly Adopted Dog Back to Health With a Family Bone Broth Recipe, These Sisters Launched a Thriving Pet Nutrition Company to Help Others
Sue Delegan, co-founder and CEO of Brutus Bone Broth, explains her journey as a pet nutrition entrepreneur and why giving back to the community is so important.
Business Funding
This Is the Tell-Tale Sign That Your Business Idea Is a Winner, According to Investors
On the season 11 finale of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," contestants lay it all on the line for the chance to transform their businesses and their lives.
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