Switching Up the Business Routine and Challenging Your Business to Grow

Switching Up the Business Routine and Challenging Your Business to Grow

Smart Hustle Magazine exists as a reminder that although the entrepreneurial journey may seem long and lonely, you actually have a lot of people walking right beside you. In fact, there are 5.73 million employer firms in America, and most business owners look more like YOU than they do Mark Zuckerberg or Richard Branson....

7 Ways to Spark Creativity in Your Business and Life

7 Ways to Spark Creativity in Your Business and Life

When it comes to creativity, sometimes it feels like you either have it, or you don’t. There are the Elon Musks and the Steve Jobs’ of the world who have a gift for sparking up innovation…and then there are the rest of us who, although trying, end up believing that, “I’m just not a...

Finding Meaning and Mission in Your Entrepreneurial Career

Finding Meaning and Mission in Your Entrepreneurial Career

Do you know what your mission and purpose are? According to our latest interview guest, writer and speaker Valorie Burton, it is vital for entrepreneurs to get clear about their own personal mission first, after which that mission can be channeled into meaningful business success. Valorie’s story will probably sound familiar. After graduating from the...

Serial Entrepreneur Turned Coach Shares His Top Tip for Business Success

Serial Entrepreneur Turned Coach Shares His Top Tip for Business Success

We all know that there is nothing easy about being an entrepreneur. Regardless of how much schooling or experience you have, additional learning and coaching can always help to boost performance and start you toward business success. [Tweet "#Entrepreneurs, @daasKnowledge shares his secret for #business success."] In today’s Smart Hustle interview, I’m joined by Henry Daas,...

Ted Rubin

Ted Rubin’s Advice On Building Personal Relationships Through Social Media

I recently had the pleasure of speaking again with the Chief Marketing Officer of Brand Innovators, Ted Rubin, on the importance of building personal relationships in your social media channels, and what the concept of ROR (return on relationship) truly means. He offered up some insightful tips on making those digital connections and identifying the...

5 Tips for Using Facebook Live to Get Closer to Your Customers

5 Tips for Using Facebook Live to Get Closer to Your Customers

Social media moves fast. How fast? It seems like only yesterday we were talking about the importance of video marketing, and already there are experts who say that the next frontier is not just video, but rather live video. If video marketing itself seems daunting to you, you might be inclined to dismiss the idea...

The Importance of Keeping Up with Changing Technology An Interview with Jenn Choi of Neat

The Importance of Keeping Up with Changing Technology: An Interview with Jenn Choi of Neat

Established in 2002, Neat is a company that helps businesses run more efficiently by assisting them with the management of financial information. Originally known for their hardware and scanners, Neat has had to keep up with changing technology in the last several years. In a recent interview, I spoke with Jenn Choi, the CMO...

Developing a One-of-a-Kind Brand James Hill and the Story of High Cotton

Developing a One-of-a-Kind Brand: James Hill and the Story of High Cotton

Several of our past Smart Hustle interview guests have spoken on the topic of developing a niche – not trying to be everything to everybody and instead focusing in on that one special thing that only you can offer. Of course, developing your one-of-a-kind brand is challenging, so I’m excited to share my recent...

Boosting Your Biz through Content An Interview with Julie Tupler of Diastasis Rehab

Boosting Your Biz Through Content: An Interview with Julie Tupler of Diastasis Rehab

If there is one thing that my Smart Hustle interview series proves, it’s that entrepreneurs can come from all walks of life. Can an artist be an entrepreneur? Yes! Can a personal finance expert be an entrepreneur? Yes! Can a nurse be an entrepreneur? Yes! For proof on that last point, let me introduce you to my...

SXSW 2016 Interview: How Knokal is Connecting You to the Right Businesses

How Knokal is Connecting B2B Small Businesses

The power of Smart Hustle Magazine is that we are creating a community of small business owners. On our website, you will find business tips, news, and inspirational interviews. We also recently launched a Smart Hustle Community Facebook Group where small business owners can network, give advice and get advice. While everyone is pursuing their...