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The 3 Types of Overload That Hurt Performance

By Richard | Oct 26, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Leaders and entrepreneurs assume that performance suffers due to a lack of skill, motivation, or effort. Often, the real issue is overload. Overload comes in three forms: Cognitive, emotional and social. Identifying the type is the first step toward managing it effectively. Practice non-reaction to […]

She Bootstrapped Her Way to 7 Figures. Here’s How a Big Nordstrom Win Signaled It Was Time to Raise.

By Richard | Oct 25, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Make sure your business has enough momentum for the fundraising process. Pick the right partners and investors when raising money for your business. Have a solidified plan of how you plan to use the money from investors. “Growing up in Queens, I could never quite […]

The Data Issue Holding Franchises Back From System Growth

By Richard | Oct 25, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Franchisee profitability is the strongest indicator of a franchise brand’s health. Forward-thinking franchisors understand that not all growth is equal, and revenue alone only tells one side of the story. Franchisors often lack comparable unit-level financial data because expense data is decentralized and inconsistent. This […]

Want Sustainable Success? Passion Alone Won’t Get You There.

By Richard | Oct 25, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways While passion fuels ambition, courage, resilience and motivation, it can lead to exhaustion, attachment to outcomes and an identity fused with the business if unchecked. Balance passion with dispassion. Caring deeply about the work while staying unattached to specific outcomes enables clearer thinking, faster adaptation […]

How She Built a $100 Million Better-for-You Business in 7 Years

By Richard | Oct 25, 2026

Key Takeaways The idea for Trubar emerged during a family trip to Disney, where existing snack options left Groussman feeling “ucky” and “uncomfortable.” She started selling protein bars by the checkout counter at local stores. Groussman sold Trubar for $173 million earlier this year, and she stayed on as CEO. She started with a wooden […]

I Used to Ask Who Dropped the Ball. Now I Ask 4 Questions First.

By Richard | Oct 24, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways After a mistake, write the conditions that led to that mistake before you write the name of the person who made it. Leaders control more of the context than anyone else, so they own a share of the failure environment even when they did not […]

3 Lessons From Building a Venture Fund That Can Help You Make Smarter Business Decisions.

By Richard | Oct 24, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Entrepreneurs can make better decisions by gathering sufficient evidence, testing assumptions and managing risks before committing significant resources. Reflecting on outcomes and applying lessons learned helps business owners refine their judgment and make more informed decisions over time. Early in my career, I remember sitting […]

AI Hasn’t Cracked Local Search Yet: Why Local SEO Still Wins

By Richard | Oct 24, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways AI Overviews have transformed informational search, but traditional local-service searches remain heavily dominated by Google’s Local Pack and Maps results. According to Whitespark’s research into AI Overviews and local search, AI Overviews appeared on just 15% of traditional local-intent queries, compared with Local Packs appearing […]

NVIDIA, AMD or Apple? How to Choose the Right One For Local AI

By Richard | Oct 24, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The safest software bet isn’t always the fastest box. NVIDIA wins on compatibility; Apple quietly wins on raw inference speed. AMD’s pricing only makes sense once you understand you’re buying two different products under one name, not one product at two prices. The right machine […]

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