Working with small businesses and entrepreneurs as a mentor and former CEO roundtable facilitator, Scott Sutton, the Vice President of Corporate Development at Safeguard, offers great insight into the needs of business.
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Detroit’s thriving entrepreneurial eco system has caught the eye of a global organization that focuses on high-impact entrepreneurs, and giving back to the entrepreneurial eco systems throughout the world. Detroit is only the second city Endeavor has entered in the United States to give unparalleled access to its entrepreneurs. They give access to mentors, and paint ‘mentors’ with a broad, global stroke; access to Capital – connecting to investors, access to unbiased advice and their own Endeavor Catalyst fund; and access to talent which includes programs for advancement and interns to help launch projects.
As entrepreneurs, mentors and coaches come in many different forms and sometimes when you least expect it. In fact, many times you to do not realize the impact of that relationship until long after it may be gone or the moment has past., A college advisor and mentor of mine, Ed Loyer, once said, "Have a plan, and plans may change, but always have a plan."
You don’t get to be a presenter at TEDxFSU unless you have something relevant to say – and this week’s guest on The Trep Talk has something important to say to entrepreneurs. Jesse Henry is the founder of The Theory of Success. He shares his philosophy – one shared by many successful people – with our host Michael Melfi. A definite ‘Don’t Miss’ interview!
How do you turnaround debt of over a million dollars and end up a success ten times over? Joshua Denne borrowed on the beauty of the future to pay the price today - meaning he faced the challenges and held the vision of his dream. Pivoting and taking the risk paid off for Joshua, find out more on this week on The Trep Talk.
Stu Heinecke is all about connections. He believes that there are people out there right now that can change the course of your business – if you can make that connection.
Starting a magazine today for entrepreneurs and small businesses means it has to be cutting edge, have the kind of articles and information that entrepreneurs need and crave. Including hard-earned lessons that are taught along the way will make it one of the leading resources for entrepreneurs – one started by someone with a vision. That someone is Raymon Ray - remember that name. Sharing the challenges, celebrating the successes and chronicling the hustle of today's small business entrepreneurs was his goal – and he’s reached it.
How do you integrate new thought into an industry that hasn’t changed the way it’s done business for …decades? That’s the wall Jeff Linton and Ted Mills hit when they revolutionized the Vitamin industry with their company, Tespo. Because the vitamin and pill industry has been doing things pretty much the same way for the past 80 years, when Fuller and Mills introduced their idea, it brought on a lot of closed doors. But with health and wellness as incorporated as a regular part of people’s lives, interest in good ingredients and a premium product is growing.
If you are an inventor, an entrepreneur or small business with a tight budget for your legal services, this show is full of great information and resources you can use – today! The United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been open for 227 years and has been open within the nations capital or within eye sight of the nations capital, but 5 years ago they opened an office in Detroit right on the Riverwalk. Lawyers are expensive, especially if you're a startup, but educating yourself by utilizing the resources that the USPTO offers can save you some money. The Detroit USPTO office can help with everything on a more personalized scale, with the exception of actually filing a patent.
This week’s podcast is a little different, but that’s what being an entrepreneur is all about, so we’re running with it. Michael Melfi sat down with Aaron Hodari from Schechter Wealth to talk about about his entrepreneurial endeavors, but also to talk about life insurance and how you can use it not only in death.
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