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From a $35K Salary to Three Properties in Two Years: How Flo Jacque Built Her Portfolio

By Richard | Aug 10, 2026

In This Article Name Flo Jacques Location North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham area) Occupation Full-time real estate broker and investor (former college admissions counselor) Assets Four properties, including a primary residence, a single-family rental, a duplex, and a flip in progress Investment strategy BRRRR, midterm/Airbnb rentals, flipping, off-market and MLS package deals Financing 100% hard money financing […]

Smith Douglas Homes doubles down on pace despite margin pain

By Richard | Aug 10, 2026

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Before You Open a Second Location, Answer These 7 Questions — Or Risk Turning One Strong Business Into Two Weak Ones

By Richard | Aug 10, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Expansion doesn’t create scale — it exposes whether you built one. If your first location only runs because you’re personally present every day, you don’t have a scalable company; you have a demanding job with a good revenue stream. Founders who scale successfully approach expansion […]

You Don’t Need a Big-City Address to Build a Great Startup

By Richard | Aug 9, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Mid-sized markets give founders advantages that don’t exist in big cities. They match the largest metros in talent, entrepreneurship and economic resilience at a fraction of the cost. In mid-sized markets, failure is survivable. When a failed idea costs you a few months instead of […]

Here Are Signs That a Founder Used AI to Apply to Y Combinator

By Richard | Aug 9, 2026

Key Takeaways Y Combinator leaders say that founders are increasingly submitting AI-generated responses to application prompts. The acclaimed startup accelerator has seen more applications that use the word “wedge” and sprinkle in em dashes, both signs of AI writing. YC applications have also increased in length by 60% over the past three years, a signal […]

I Watched My Startup Run Out of Time and Money — Here Are the 5 Steps That Turn a Setback Into Your Next Advantage

By Richard | Aug 9, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Failure only becomes final when you stop learning from it — the founders who recover well conduct an honest post-mortem, separate emotion from evidence and extract one clear lesson that changes how they operate. Your reputation during difficult moments is one of the most valuable […]

His Franchise Platform Has Surpassed $1 Billion in Sales

By Richard | Aug 9, 2026

Key Takeaways Michael Browning Jr. is the founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands, the $1 billion youth enrichment platform company that includes Urban Air, The Little Gym and Sylvan Learning. Unleashed Brands has more than 1,600 locations nationwide and serves more than 25 million people. In 2025, Unleashed Brands opened 133 new franchise locations with […]

The 4 Seasons That Shape Every Entrepreneur’s Journey

By Richard | Aug 8, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The springtime of your career encompasses those early years when you’re busy planting the seeds of new ideas and dreaming of the future. It’s all about potential. The summer of your career is when you start making investments, cultivating the seeds you planted years ago, […]

Stop Burying Your Press Logos — Here’s Where They Actually Win Buyers

By Richard | Aug 8, 2026

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways A media mention is one of the cheapest, most durable trust assets you will ever own — but it only converts when you place it exactly where a buyer hesitates. The prestige of the outlet matters far less than the position of the logo: a […]

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