Introverts aren’t the other people who wonder how to start a conversation. Even talkative, confident entrepreneurs are sometimes “at a loss for words” when confronted with new social situations. You can engage others by smiling and saying “Hi.” Smiling is the first step to attracting people and carrying on a conversation. Few people will be… Continue reading How to Start a Conversation with Anyone and Feel Comfortable Doing It

When I was nine, my little brother and I walked to school together every morning. On the way, we’d always stop at this little convenience store between our house and the school. They had this huge pail of assorted candy by the register and everything was ten cents a piece. We’d buy as much as… Continue reading Kasim Aslam (Founder, Solutions 8)

My family did not have a history of entrepreneurship, however, I never liked the idea of having to get a regular job. I always liked creating things so building a business was an obvious choice. Much earlier on in life, I was always trying (and often failing) to sell things and make money! Learning to cope… Continue reading Thomas Smale (Founder, FE International)

“My real estate venture showed me how pressing forward and not watching signs in the market, can lead you to the finish line, but you might not realize the location of the race had changed. ” Aaron Weikle Take Me To The Interview Age: 35 Company Name: Mountain State… “Accept failure. In fact, embrace it as… Continue reading | Five Hundred Stories

“Never give up! Attack from another angle or just go in another direction completely. Every failure is a learning experience.” – Steve Altimari After a 12-year career in the Silicon Valley high-tech world, Steve decided on a career change. He attended the American Brewers Guild in Davis. He then took the helm as brewmaster at Valley… Continue reading Steve Altimari (President/Brewmaster, High Water Brewing, Inc.)

Industry: Manufacturing This company is ranked #458 on the 2016 Inc 5000 list! Inc Magazine says this about them: Designs, manufactures, and distributes architectural LED strip lights. Located in Tustin, CA, Flexfire LEDs saw a 832% growth in 2015 and generated $2.4… Industry: Manufacturing This company is ranked #50 on the 2016 Inc 5000 list! Inc Magazine says this about them: A contract manufacturer to the automotive, heavy truck,… Continue reading | Five Hundred Stories

Sep 6, 2016 | 0 Comments Industry: Security This company is ranked #229 on the 2016 Inc 5000 list! Inc Magazine says this about them: Develops products that scan areas for wildfires, then automatically release a fire fighting biodegradable foam that blankets structures and vegetation and is… read more Sep 4, 2016 | 0 Comments Industry: Security This company is… Continue reading Security 2016 | Five Hundred Stories

“Dealing with my own limiting beliefs has been something that I deal with all the time. I am always listening to books or some form of personal development.” – Lynare Antoinette Lynare Antoinette is a talented and dynamic lifestyle/weight management coach, speaker and personal trainer. Unlike many other other professionals, Lynare does not only take her… Continue reading Lynare Antoinette (www.lynarea.com)

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“My real estate venture showed me how pressing forward and not watching signs in the market, can lead you to the finish line, but you might not realize the location of the race had changed. ” Aaron Weikle Take Me To The Interview Age: 35 Company Name: Mountain State… Industry: IT Services This company is ranked #55 on the 2016… Continue reading | Five Hundred Stories