https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc5P6nR6HHg Amari has one of those gentle, humble spirits that you can’t help but love to be around. I was truly inspired by the conversation we had and the life lessons that took him from being homeless to starting two million dollar businesses. We all have moments in life where we go through some level...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOXajBGReeg Key Takeaways: Whatever life throws at you, make lemonade out of lemons Consider businesses with low barriers to entry Product diversity is key especially in seasonal businesses There is no way around the hard work, you have to put the time in Allow your vision and purpose guide your business decisions I...
Sometime's we're in such a RUSH that we don't take the time to LEARN on the journey. Not only are we in such a rush, but often we give up. Ramon's Pastor shares an important lesson - don't give up. Don't skip parts of the journey as they can often prepare you for future success.
Too often we complain that our business is not growing the way it should. Too often we wonder why others seem to be passing us by. I find that SOMETIMES it's because we are not putting in the work. See the video below. I know you're thinking to yourself - Ramon I work hard. But are...
Are you a small business owner looking for some fresh inspiration on how to grow your business and see it flourish? Then get ready for the 12th Annual Smart Hustle Small Business Conference, taking place on November 1st from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Microsoft Technology Center, 11 Times Square in midtown...
Being an entrepreneur is a challenge. Keeping your mind honed and ready can help you achieve more, even when times are tough. As an entrepreneur, I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “mind over matter.” Whether you’re a startup or seasoned business owner, the fact remains the same: the entrepreneur life is hard. There are...
Setting goals as an entrepreneur is important. You need to do this for yourself, but you need to do it for your employees as well. Not only that, but you need to make sure you and your team are held accountable for their responsibilities. The first thing to realize is that most of us don’t...
At Smart Hustle we love to hear and tell the stories of savvy small business owners who are passionate about starting and growing a business. Even better, we treasure the follow-up stories where we can find out what has happened to them since our last interview. Today we are excited to share an inspiring...
How do you rise up from eating out of garbage cans and wearing Salvation Army clothing as a child to getting a full-ride to Spellman College and Rutgers School of Law where you graduate magna cum laude and then run two successful businesses, which ultimately leads to appearing in a Hollywood movie? If you...
Everyone has their own reasons for starting a business. Some are passionate about an idea and want to bring it to life. Some are motivated by the profit potential. Others are lured by the lifestyle it allows you to have – being your own boss and being able to control your own time. None...
