Managing rapid growth is a huge challenge for young businesses. Even start-ups with glowing reviews and skyrocketing sales can fail. That’s because new ventures and corporate initiatives alike have to sustain profitability at scale, according to Harvard Business School senior lecturer Jeffrey Rayport. He has researched some of the biggest stumbling blocks to ... Show More
Nov 25
Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Polarization
Even in difficult times, leadership must be about empathy, authenticity, fairness and service. That's according to Darren Walker, the outgoing CEO of the Ford Foundation, a nonprofit with an endowment of billions of dollars and a charge to reduce poverty and injustice. Drawing on ... Show More
31m 15s
Jan 2023
Derik Fay. How This Serial Entrepreneur Gained Success. Episode 544 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)
<p>Derik has been a serial entrepreneur for over 20 years. He started his venture capital firm 3F Management in 2002. During that time, he has built and sold over 30 companies.; all of which he exited in the 7, 8, and 9 figure exit ranges. He was born into poverty, had no one to ... Show More
49m 22s
May 2023
How Successful Entrepreneurs Think? | Serge Dfouni
<p>How do successful entrepreneurs think? According to Serge Dfouni, a successful entrepreneur himself, having a strong ambition is key to becoming successful. Having clear goals and a vision for the future is important, but it's the ambition to achieve them that separates s ... Show More
37m 30s
Mar 2024
How to Bounce Back From Financial Struggles
For small business owners, it’s important to celebrate every success, but it’s also important to remember that behind every accomplishment there are plenty of hardships, missteps, and valuable lessons. Going into business for yourself is not easy and often comes with economic ups ... Show More
31m 49s
Oct 2023
The Strategy Mistake Too Many Startups Make
Many founders try to emulate startups that have already become successful. But Thales Teixeira says that approach, which often involves trying to do too much, too quickly, can lead to failure. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find customers who aren’t being served by existing ... Show More
24m 39s