Your job title should never limit what you do to best serve your clients. A sound piece of advice from Michael Chase, the managing director of the Boston regional office for NorthMarq, which provides capital solutions for commercial real estate
After working for others in her industry for many years, Svetlana Shnayder opened her own skincare studio 10 years ago… and has never looked back. For providers of technical or professional services, starting a business can be intimidating. But
If you’re squeamish about needles, you’ll be delighted to know that Portal Instruments is developing technology that will allow needle-free injections of important medications through the skin. It’s especially important for people with chronic
Money management has traditionally been focused on securing returns for clients. That’s still important. But, says investment advisor Max Osbon, in recent years that approach has evolved to include stellar customer service, at least for those a
Ambitious, bold, and hard-working 24/7, Silvia aka VIA™️ is a one-woman powerhouse in the world of interior design, art, fashion, poetry, music, marketing, branding, and special events. She often combines several of those elements together in t
Real estate investing today seems to be about fixing-and-flipping or putting a property up on Airbnb. But Ryan Short, the founder of Title Town Acquisitions, is all about disrupting that idea and creating real value with his investments for him
When Ryan Amin was growing up, the family business was hotels. It’s no surprise, then, that Ryan got into the hospitality industry after college. But, although he learned a lot from them, he didn’t go back to work for his parents… he struck out
Susan Hardy, of the Hardy Insurance Agency, says that too many people focus on the cost of insurance instead of closely examining what’s actually in their policy. She’s seen a lot of cases where that backfired in a big way when a claim was file
We all know it’s important to diversify our investments. But, says Vitaly Veksler, founder and CEO of Beyond Borders Investment Strategies, most people don’t have enough exposure – if any – to overseas markets. It might seem counterintuitive, b
Morten Haderup, of PIER Marine Interiors, which creates customized ship interiors for cruise ships, yachts, and more, has done business from China to Norway and seemingly everywhere in between. Now, he sees opportunity in the U.S. and is starti
You’re not just the owner of a business, says Terrence Lomax, founder of Journi. Whether you like it or not, in this digital age, everybody and everything is a brand, too. That means building community around content will lead to more and fast
It’s been a whirlwind career path for Gjergj Demiraj. His education as a software developer who adopted a smart business sense has allowed him to excel as CEO of Gutenberg Technology.Using unique educational tools, Gutenberg is rapidly transfor
The digital media landscape is crowded – with so many tactics, technology, and tools out there. And, it’s changing all the time. Like right now, video has become an essential marketing channel for many businesses.David Reske, founder and presid
Peter Maglathlin has a vision. To help workers with highly specialized skills connect with each other for support and mentorship, as well as get in front of potential employers. It’s an industry where traditional written resumes just don’t work
The insurance industry is complicated, to say the least. Murray Durham specializes in helping companies and individuals get the best coverage for the lowest cost possible. He takes a different approach than most agents. He doesn’t go with the s
When you start a business, you will struggle. No surprise there. But you can’t push through unless you can answer one fundamental question, says Steve Berlack, creator of The Berlack Method. Steve has a knack for uncovering the root causes of o
Mark Elliott was at a beach party in San Diego right before the housing bubble burst in 2008. He had seen the signs of collapse… he knew it was imminent. It wasn’t the last time he’s shouted into the wind.But this med student turned investment
What is the point of life if you don’t fight hard for what you get? That’s been Ralph Strzalkowski’s philosophy since childhood and has guided him through many challenges he’s faced in business and his personal life.We talk about growing up beh