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  • 8 Steps to Achieving Critical Mass

    8 Steps to Achieving Critical Mass

    Early last month my wife and I were enjoying our walk around the park just steps from our new home here in Brooklyn. At one point we stopped and could not help but worry about the local geese, swans and various species of birds that were standing on the frozen pond covered in snow that…

  • Long Soul Survivors: The Story of Stefan Doering

    Soul Survivors: Learn more about Stefan Doering’s personal story!  After a violent attack that almost took his life, Stefan Doering, founder of BEST Coaches, showed how will and determination are the keys to success by sharing his amazing personal story. Now he is inspiring others to reach for their dreams.

  • Being Selfish is a Good Thing

    Being Selfish is a Good Thing

    The other day I was speaking to a good friend that I have wanted to get together with for a long time. Too long, in fact.   Excitedly I asked him, “So how is next Friday after work?” “No, I’ve got to get up early in the morning for an event.” “Then how about Sunday.…

  • FIVE STEPS TO SETTING YOUR PRICE CORRECTLY

    On Monday we were sitting in a wonderful food market in Mexico City, on our last day of a great 11-day trip. Knowing it would be a while before returning, our friend, guide and hostess asked me how she and her colleague, who joined us for breakfast, could improve how they price their services. They…

  • 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Scaling Up Your Green Biz

    This past week I’ve been meeting some really great green alternative energy companies.  My team received over 200 e-mails recommending these businesses for the possibility of being videoed by Planet Forward for broadcasting.  The best of which will air country-wide on PBS. As I’m sorting through all of these green companies, I have been speaking…

  • BEST Coaches Client Ecologic Solutions Named “Best for the World 2014”

    BEST Coaches Client Ecologic Solutions Named “Best for the World 2014”

    (These are notes only) 1. Every year, B Lab shines a light on the members of the B Corp Community who go above and beyond in their pursuit of positive impact. B Corps are certified through taking the B Impact Assessment; a company has to have a verified score of 80 or above in order…

  • It has been a long time since we’ve done a teleseminar.  But this topic so hot for entrepreneurs these days we decided last-minute to set it up: Smart Funding– Entrepreneurs Don’t Need Wall Street! I know a bit about this topic, having owned 7 companies over the past 30 years, raised millions and over the…

  • Smart Capital Mastermind Group Program is now open!

    We’ve been overwhelmed with responses and thanks for your patience as we put together the details for the Smart Capital Mastermind Group program starting January 10th, 2012. As we mentioned last week on the teleclass, we can only take 24 kick-butt entrepreneurs that are really ready to build their capital infrastructure… smartly. Remember, smart capital…

  • Teleclass #2 Smart Funding—Why Entrepreneurs Don’t Need Wall St. Fri Dec 2nd 3PM EST

    Hope you’re about to have an UnReasonable Thanksgiving! In case you were not able to make our call earlier this month, we’re doing it again.  We had almost 300 signups, so we figured it was important for some entrepreneurs. Next Friday, December 2nd, at 12noon PST, 3PM EST, we’re holding a teleseminar Smart Funding– Entrepreneurs…

  • Alternative Energy Entrepreneur Trying to Raise Capital? We want to hear from you.

      A student from Switzerland is trying to find ways to make it easier for entrepreneurs of alternative energy companies raise capital through his thesis.  Perhaps you can help him help you?  Just read below. What is important when choosing investors? How difficult is it to convince investors to finance your venture? How does your…