Advice Archives

Smart Advice is our community-driven Q&A section. Each issue we solicit our favorite reader-submitted questions and ask one of our Smart Hustle Mentors, all of which are esteemed subject matter experts. Have a question you’d like to field to the Smart Hustle Mentors? Click HERE.

By Deborah Oster PannellAdvice, Featured, Marketing, Sales, Your Smart Hustle

Tips and Takeaways from the 2018 Smart Hustle Small Business Conference

Last week I attended the 13th annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference, hosted by Smart Hustle Magazine Publisher and Executive Editor, Ramon Ray. For those of you who know Ramon personally, or have attended one of his events in the past, you know that Ramon is a tech and small business evangelist who imbues...

By Ramon RayAdvicespeaking

Public Speaking and Presenting: What I’ve Learned from Over 20 Years on Stage

Did you know some people fear public speaking more than they fear just about anything else? It’s true. In fact, so many people avoid making presentations, speeches, and giving talks because they are paralyzed by fear. If you are a small business owner, or someone looking to help grow a business of any size,...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Featuredstarting a business

Five Ways to Start Your Entrepreneurial Career

The greatest thing about being an entrepreneur is that it gives you the power to choose your path in life. You are no longer working for someone who dictates your career options. You are in complete control, which can be liberating, but also extremely stressful if you are unprepared for the realities of the...

By Michelle BlueAdvice, Featured, Lifestyle, Marketingbusiness interview, marketing, startup, video

How to Tap Into the POWER Within with Antonio Brown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ-iE3uDH-k I am so overjoyed to have been able to sit down with Antonio Brown owner of men’s fashion brand LXIII. Our conversation was literally food for my soul, we discussed everything from walking in faith, making sure your actions align with the life you want to live and tapping into your POWER. With no formal...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Lifestyle, Your Smart HustleSmart Hustle Interviews, work life balance

How to be Happy and Fulfilled in a Disruptive World: Notes from James Arthur Ray

James Arthur Ray, one of the world’s foremost leadership and performance advisors, sat down with Ramon to talk about leadership, failure and how to attain happiness in a culture of disruption. James co-authored and featured in the film documentary “The Secret,” a ground-breaking feature-length film, and New York Times bestseller. He is also author...

By Jamie FrayerAdvice, Money, Sales

Creating a Business Strategy to Monetize Your Intellectual Property

This article offers a 10-step approach for creating a business strategy to monetize your intellectual property. Wondering why you should do this exercise? Your intellectual property can make up 70-80% of your business’ value if strategically optimized. By completing this exercise, you might find untapped resources right under your nose. Step 1: Broadly Assess Your Business Before...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Operations, Your Smart HustleSmart Hustle Interviews

From Penniless to the NYSE: Successful Entrepreneurship from President of the National Entrepreneur Center

Jerry Ross, president of the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC), is a serial entrepreneur who wants to help....everyone. Under his leadership, the Orlando, FL based organization has coordinated the efforts of 14 non-profits who support business, under one roof, to provide face-to-face coaching and training to over 15k entrepreneurs annually. How does an organization with only...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Money, Tips

The Entrepreneur’s Curse: Why Passion Can Be Dangerous for the Small Business Start-up

Most of the stories we hear about entrepreneurs are epic. Silicon Valley rock stars, massively leveraged IPO’s, black turtle-necks and dazzling technology. But the truth is much more down to earth, because for the most part it’s really about people like you. Someone with a good idea and the passion to start what is...

By Ramon RayAdvice, Featured, Your Smart Hustlebranding, Smart Hustle Interviews

Mr. Cory’s Cookies – Son and Mom’s Business Spreading Love One Cookie at a Time

We are proud to announce the return of the 13th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference. This year, we will be hosting amazing speakers including the owners of Mr. Cory’s Cookies, Mr. Cory and Cookie Mom! Mr. Cory's Cookies is a NJ based company founded by 6 year old Cory Nieves, aka Mr. Cory. He...

By Ramon RayAdvice

Jon Tota Says – Teach and Be Taught (Founder of KnowledgeLink)

Learning from other entrepreneurs is one of the best ways to grow your own business. You can see what mistakes others have made, how they have overcome their difficulties, and what they are doing to prosper. Using such examples as building blocks, you can pave your own roads to success. In recent years, online education...