Entrepreneur US
Your Small Business Is About to Get Bigger
That's what this issue is all about. Read on!
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
MAKING PEOPLE COMFORTABLE DOESN'T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE
Just ask the couple who built a basically unmarked bar that, within three years, has become one of the most beloved mom-and-pop shops in the country.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
When It's Time to Go All In
Do you have a side hustle? Do you want to make it a full-time hustle, and escape your 9-to-5 job? Blavity founder Morgan DeBaun has some advice: Do it carefully, but steadily.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
If at First You Don't Get Clients...
Try, try again? That's the lesson of Facet, an innovative financial planning startup that tried everything to get its first customers.
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Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
HOW DAVID BEATS OUT GOLIATH
Can mom-and-pop shops truly compete against big-box behemoths and e-commerce giants? Yes, experts say - but they have to think and act truly local.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
MY FAVORITE CUSTOMER
For small, independent businesses, loyal patrons are benefactors, protectors, muses, and mascots. They make sure the show goes on. Here, three business owners celebrate an irreplaceable member of their community.
1 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
How to Pick the Perfect Franchise For You
There are a lot of great brands out there. But that doesn't mean they're all a great fit.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Changing Careers? Consider Franchising.
Here are five reasons why franchise ownership could be the right fit for you.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
He Does $10 Million-Plus in Sales
When Jeffrey Bell gave up horse training to buy a Floor Coverings International franchise, he wanted to get out ahead of his new pack. To do that, he had to learn to delegate.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT
There's no one way to market a small business. So how do you get the word out? Experts say you must experiment...and really stick with it.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
Do You Say 'Yes' Enough?
We don't give ourselves enough credit for trying. So let's start doing it right now.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Entrepreneur US
How This Business Rookie Became a Top Seller
After competing in two Olympics, Cammile Adams dove headfirst into her second career - and became SafeSplash Swim School's #1 franchisee. Here's how.
2 min |
Startups - Spring 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Adding Value to Listings & the Advantage of Identifying Neighborhood Amenities
Walking a fifteen-minute radius of the area or performing a deep-dive into customer review sites or food blogs can help you identify hidden gems or local favorites.
2 min |
Maryland March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Modern Email Etiquette for Today's Agents
In today’s tech-forward culture, consumers are constantly inundated with promotional emails, alerts, invites, and social media blasts.
2 min |
Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
SHANE REID
Shane Reid of Hudson, Ohio, has grounded his twenty-seven-year real estate career in tried-and-true business practices that combine candor, communication, and work ethic.
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Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
MILES ZIMBALUK
Meet Miles Zimbaluk, a pioneer in the real estate world whose journey began in financial planning, evolved through mortgage brokerage and new construction development, and culminated in a thriving career traversing two countries.
2 min |
Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
FRANDY CHERESTAL
Meet Montreal Broker Frandy Cherestal, whose real estate journey commenced seventeen years ago while working as a trainer at a gym.
2 min |
Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Cooperation, Not Competition, Creates Mutual Success for Agents
Teaming up with an agent from a different brokerage on a transaction is not as uncommon or complicated as it might seem
4 min |
Ontario March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
5 Ways to Transform Renters into Owners
Perhaps the largest demographic of untapped business lies in the rental market.
3 min |
Maryland March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?
Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability.
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Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
CLEVE LOVELAND
Cleve Loveland of Orlando, Florida, combines over thirty years of industry expertise with client-centered business practices and a commitment to shared success to fuel his thriving real estate business.
2 min |
Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
BECKY PARTIN
The word “resilient” aptly describes Becky Partin, REALTOR® and now owner of her own brokerage in the heart of Savannah.
2 min |
Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Reconsider Referral-Only When Planning for the Future
Many agents plan for the idea that working only on referral may not be sufficient during slower times of the year, in a down market, or when an agent needs to expanding into a new sector.
3 min |
Chicago April 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Millennial Buyers: Where They Are & What to Know
Homebuyers and sellers come from all walks of life. If you’ve been an agent for long, you’ve likely worked alongside a wide variety of folks—from first-timer homeowners and down-sizers, to second-home searchers and those finally hunting for their dream home. While there is hardly a shortage of diversity in the housing market, there is one generation that is making big strides in homeownership these days: Millennials.
2 min |
Chicago April 2024
Top Agent Magazine
A Step-by-Step Guide to Converting Internet Leads to Real Life Sales
Mastering the fundamentals of digital communication is the first step to converting digital interest into concrete business.
2 min |
Nationwide & International March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
For real estate professionals, publishing your client testimonials is a key strategy for establishing trust, enhancing your reputation, and drawing in new clients.
2 min |
Ontario March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
Establishing Yourself as a LOCAL AREA EXPERT
For real estate agents and local business professionals, carving out a reputation as a go-to local expert is invaluable. Below are tailored strategies for real estate professionals eager to become their community’s trusted authority.
1 min |
Ontario March 2024
Top Agent Magazine
10 WAYS TO BECOME A CELEBRITY REALTOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Establishing yourself as a well-known REALTOR on social media requires developing a solid personal brand, producing captivating content, and engaging with your audience. Here are some steps to help you achieve that:
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Chicago April 2024
Top Agent Magazine
MASTERING TALENT ACQUISITION IN REAL ESTATE
The ability to draw in and keep exceptional agents forms the backbone of any thriving brokerage. The art of follow-up stands at the forefront of transforming potential interests into concrete assets for our teams. Below, we delve into the strategic nuances of follow-up, showcasing its role as a critical differentiator in securing the industry’s best.
2 min |
Chicago April 2024
Top Agent Magazine
SARAH LEONARD
Based in Chicago, Top Agent Sarah Leonard leads a team of agents that rank in the top ten in the state and top ten in the nation regarding units closed.
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