In this issue

Exit Interview
Lively founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant didn’t plan to sell. Then she got the perfect proposal.

Competitive Advantage
Outfoxing predatory lenders with a sneaky tech solution.

Ashlee Ammons
On the power of resilience—and the comfort that comes with trusting the process.

Out of Office BE MORE LIKE A LION

DAVID WACHS COMES across as pretty easygoing, but the 45-year-old founder of Phoenix-based robotics company Hand wrytten hasn’t always been so chill.

1 min

The Future of ...BOOZE AND (CO2) BUBBLES

AFTER MORE THAN 20 years in the alcohol industry, Rob Tod has plenty to say about the future of imbibing.

1 min

Competitive Advantage AN INVISIBLE HAND

DENNIS CAIL HATES predatory lenders. That's why the 52year-old founder and CEO of lending platform Zirtue is using geofencing a technology that sets a digital boundary around a physical space-to put them out of business.

1 min

Tip Sheet NEED AN APP? THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT

WHAT IF YOU COULD build an app for your company without having to hire expensive-and hard-to-find-software developers? That's the promise of low-code and no-code platforms: wresting the power to solve workflow problems from the hands of the engineers.

1 min

Payroll Services Help SMBs Attract and Retain Top Talent

Total compensation plays an anchor role as recruitment strategies broaden their reach.

6 mins

What the World Needs Now

Caring about more than your business should be a prerequisite for any entrepreneur starting a company today. Read on for Warby Parker’s playbook.

3 mins

If You Don't Plan for the Long Term, Plan on Failure

The pandemic made stars out of a few companies, which got a rush of sales and a rush of blood into their corporate brains. They thought the present was the future. It rarely is.

3 mins

Believe in Yourself and Trust the Process

She started a company with her mother as a side gig. What she learned was a meaningful lesson about love, life, and business.

3 mins

Driving the Automotive Supply Chain

RPM Freight Systems’s focus on unserved markets has led to eight consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list.

2 mins

She's Breathing New Life Into a Staid Industry. That's His Specialty

Method co-founder Eric Ryan has built a billion dollars’ worth of companies. Cast co-founder Rachel Skelly is facing impostor syndrome head-on. Together, they’re launching a business in an unfamiliar industry—one roller coaster at a time.

6 mins

On a Mission to Make a Lasting Impact

A clear mission, lean and experienced team, and hands-on approach set Relevance Ventures apart.

2 mins

Daymond John is Gone Fishin'

The Shark Tank star, FUBU founder, and best-selling author says he has refocused his energy on his family, friends, and health. If only he weren't still tirelessly working every angle.

10+ mins

THE RACE FOR THE 18-WHEEL BIG-ASS BATTERY POWERED RADAR GUIDED LONG HAUL MIDDLE MILE FUTURISTIC SOLUTION TO FEWER FATALITIES AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY BETTER SUPPLY CHAIN HAPPIER CUSTOMERS AND GLORIOUS PROFITS FOR ALL ...

WHILE ALSO (NO JOKE) SAVING THE PLANETWITH ROBOTS! ...

10+ mins

Eileen Fisher

AFTER NEARLY 40 YEARS, THE ICONIC FASHION ENTREPRENEUR IS STEPPING DOWN AS CEO OF HER EPONYMOUS BRAND—AND EMBRACING THE LESSONS SHE’S LEARNED ALONG THE WAY.

2 mins

A Transformative Approach to Workplace Mental Health

Fast-growing CuraLinc Healthcare marries technology and personalized advocacy to support employee mental health

2 mins

A Lifeline to Lifesaving Medical Equipment

From masks to surgical equipment, All States M.E.D. delivers vital supplies to health care providers.

2 mins

Culture, With Spirit Baked In

Piece of Cake Moving & Storage's focus on customer and employee satisfaction is its secret ingredient for success.

2 mins

Stay Hungry in the Face of Uncertainty

The founder of Axiom Healthcare Strategies reveals how he maximizes impact despite economic turbulence.

2 mins

Performance-Based Advertising Spurs Growth

Spurrier Group succeeds while empowering women and supporting its community.

2 mins

"Bringing Your Weird" Spurs Growth

Data management company Panzura solved the Great Resignation with culture.

2 mins

A People-First Mission Fuels Business Growth

Skymount Property Group provides face-to-face customer service to Ohio home sellers in need of fast and easy transactions.

2 mins

A Digital Revolution for Legal Teams

LinkSquares is on a mission to become the global leader in contract management software and a pillar in its hometown.

2 mins

A Smart Spin on 1031 Exchanges

Proprietary technology, customer service, and a family-first culture sets 1031 Crowdfunding apart.

2 mins

From High School Dropout to E-Learning Entrepreneur

When the world began to shut down, Legendary Marketer showed people how to earn money from home.

2 mins

When Others Pulled Back, This Founder Went Full Throttle

By taking risks and always putting clients first, Vape Guys, a wholesale vape distributor, achieved exponential growth amid a global crisis.

2 mins

A Mission to Transform Supply Chains

CDL 1000’s growth lies in giving customers greater control over their shipments.

2 mins

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