Want to build a reliable and high-trust team? Here’s 3 ways to foster that: Hire the right people Bring on people who are genuinely excited about being a part of this particular team. They should believe in what you’re building and have the skills and knowledge to grow it. …

After graduating high school, I formed a band with three of my closest friends. We spent most of our early 20s making music and touring the US and England. …

One thing holding many entrepreneurs back is a mistaken belief there’s a secret, hidden cap on how big your business could get. The truth is there’s no limit! If you believe making money is hard, you will sell yourself and your products short. You’re not going to charge what you’re…

Taking the leap to start a business can be scary. But there are ways to reduce the risks before taking the plunge into full-time entrepreneurship! One of my favorites: Take a week off from your job and run your part-time business full-time for that week. This allows you to: 1) Test the idea 2) Validate the idea in the market 3) Gauge your motivation without coworkers or accountability systems …then decide if you’re ready to make the jump.

If the thought of making mistakes as a founder sends a shiver down your spine, you should read this. First, let’s rip the band-aid off. You will make many mistakes as a founder. …

What’s the most challenging and important skill to learn as an entrepreneur? The art of not getting distracted. But first, you have to take some time to define what’s truly a distraction since most distractions have the illusion of being productive. If you’re bootstrapping your business: - Reading or obsessing…

Quick Tip: If something feels impossible, you’re trying to do too much at once. And that’s a recipe for getting overwhelmed. Instead, GO NARROW. Instead of focusing on what you can complete in a quarter or a year, just think about what you can push forward right now. This can be as simple as asking yourself in the morning, “What do I want to push forward today?” Tighten one bolt at a time, and eventually, you’ll fix the whole machine.

Your customers can teach you everything you need to know about the shortcomings of your business. How? Through feedback loops. Feedback loops are anything that helps you understand what your clients, customers, and community members are really thinking. Many people assume surveys are the best way to collect feedback. While…

One question that I get asked often by aspiring entrepreneurs is “How do you deal with competition while building a company?” Well, for the most part, I don’t. At Tech Ladies®, we spend 98% of our time and energy focusing on: - Our actual community members, their needs, wants, …