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If you’re scrolling through social media, you might think everyone is crushing it, especially entrepreneurs. They have a perfect life: all rainbows, sunshine and nine-figure valuations. Each day brings a new deal, a big win and a perfectly crafted LinkedIn/Twitter/Instagram post to celebrate it. But beneath this thin veneer, there …

Change is not easy. Entrepreneurs feel pressure to reinvent themselves each and every day. But pressure makes diamonds. The old adage “Don’t reinvent the wheel” could not be further from the truth in my opinion. The moniker promotes playing it safe, but why conform? I say create and reinvent. Don’t …

We’ve all heard the saying: “Don’t do business with friends.” People don’t believe in doing business with friends for various reasons, like stressing over business details remaining confidential and having fears about the friendship breaking down if things don’t go as planned. At the core of it, though, I think …

In July 2021, the cannabis and tech industries were abuzz with the groundbreaking news that Apple would allow cannabis-selling apps into its App Store, with certain criteria. The new policy was released as part of Apple’s updates to its App Store Review Guidelinesand marked the very first time that a …

I was very saddened recently by the news of the closing of a company I worked at many years ago. This company was innovative and trailblazing, and it was where I came into my own. It was a family business handed down from generation to generation. I worked for the …

Healthcare coverage in retirement is such a looming necessity that many people actually put off ending their professional careers to avoid it. Whether retiring between 60-64 years old and needing health insurance before Medicare or retiring at 65 years old and needing help with Medicare, there are many ways to …

By the time I was in my early thirties, I had built a profitable business, hired great staff, developed a strong client base and had grown my company into multiple offices across North America. One would think I’d be jumping for joy, or at the very least, patting myself on …

I’d like to paint a picture of what a typical day in the year 2030 could look like: It’s 6:30 a.m. and you are awakened by a bedside diffuser that dispenses an aromatic and invigorating blend of cannabinoid and terpene-infused oil into the air. In the kitchen, the coffee machine …

Targeted harassment online is becoming all too commonplace in the world of social media. It’s a phenomenon that increasingly bears a resemblance to the bully pit of the schoolyard playground, but with higher stakes than bloody noses and hurt feelings. Scapegoating is the practice of displacing negativity or insecurities like …

Since we are all surely filled up to the brim with the dread of the day, let’s see if we can work in a little levity in our brands. Humans need to laugh. Research has found that laughter can be an effective stress reliever in the short-term. I believe it’s …