Welcome to Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch, the heart-racing show in which contestants looking to uplift their lives must convince our board of elite investors that their dreams are worth making a reality — in only 60 seconds. In this episode, app makers, gaming founders and health entrepreneurs all step inside our elevator and pitch their companies…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As marketers, we’re always looking for a leg up on our competition. A celebrity endorsement is a historically reliable way to do that. Celebrities offer a chance to reach new audiences that are outside of your traditional marketing efforts. At ButterflyMX, we’ve had success working with public…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Choosing a vendor usually looks like this: you talk to two or three companies, and they explain how they work. They may seem like a good fit, but those conversations often leave you hesitant about whether you’re making the right decision. You might feel like you need…
In 2010, George Heaton and his brother Mike took the sewing skills their grandmother taught them and launched their own graphic T-shirt streetwear brand called REPRESENT. Fast forward to today, and the proudly British brand has wildly expanded its offerings and its reach. In 2023, REPRESENT boasted $100 million in sales, and in 2024 they…
Mandana Dayani and her family immigrated to the U.S. from Iran as refugees when she was six years old. The move allowed her to “live the American Dream,” Dayani tells Entrepreneur — and left her with a “profound sense of patriotism” for the country that “saved [her] life.” Dayani says her gratitude is part of…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There seems to be a lot of buzz about the term thought leadership. I recently read a collaborative article on LinkedIn about thought leadership, and someone commented that if you have a large to-do list or don’t delegate tasks, you’re not a thought leader. It received a…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s no secret that being an elite athlete in the U.S. is a badge of honor. The brands we all associate with the ultimate in human determination and potential aren’t just the Olympic and Paralympic rings anymore; it’s the leagues, teams and sports franchises — like Nike…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Lauren Stephens and Kaki McGrath. With their mother, Bonnie Dudley, Stephens and McGrath co-founded the “high-performance, eco-friendly, elevated everyday-wear” brand Dudley Stephens in 2015. The digitally native brand has sold over 445,000 products to over 330,000 customers, resulting in more than $45 million in sales over the past 10…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many brands undergo a formal refresh every few years, updating their look and feel to ensure they stay relevant to their market. It keeps guests coming back. People like consistency and familiarity but also want something fresh in the experience. It’s not something you can leave on…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I first ventured into the online world, I had little to no presence. Despite years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, cutting through the noise of self-proclaimed “gurus” and “experts” seemed nearly impossible. It wasn’t until I started showing up consistently online and engaging on…
