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CEO Times Profiles Brad Sugars Around the Idea That Entrepreneurship Can Be Taught
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CEO Times Profiles Brad Sugars Around the Idea That Entrepreneurship Can Be Taught

CEO Times profiled Brad Sugars on the idea that entrepreneurship can be taught, emphasizing his programs and frameworks that convert business experience into learnable, practical skills. This approach challenges the notion of entrepreneurship as an innate instinct, making business capability accessible through structured learning.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars·October 6, 2026
Editorial illustration for How Pop-Up Shops Can Revitalize Vacant Storefronts
Main Street Revival

How Pop-Up Shops Can Revitalize Vacant Storefronts

Pop-up shops offer a flexible, low-risk strategy to revitalize vacant commercial spaces, benefiting entrepreneurs, property owners, and communities by boosting economic vitality and fostering engagement.

Eleni Kassian·October 2, 2026
Editorial illustration for Los Fresnos EDC Launches Free Monthly 'Business Ready' Sessions for Small Businesses
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Los Fresnos EDC Launches Free Monthly 'Business Ready' Sessions for Small Businesses

The Los Fresnos Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has launched free monthly "Business Ready" sessions to support local small businesses. These workshops offer vital resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to help entrepreneurs grow and expand their ventures.

Rizza Valencia·October 1, 2026
Justin Bruce: How Real Estate Agents Can Turn Media Into Their Next Source of Clients
Main Street Revival

Justin Bruce: How Real Estate Agents Can Turn Media Into Their Next Source of Clients

Justin Bruce introduces a media-first approach for real estate agents to transform digital visibility into client relationships and business opportunities. His philosophy helps agents build recognizable brands and generate inbound leads through strategic content and storytelling, moving beyond traditional prospecting.

Sponsored by Justin Bruce·September 18, 2026
Diverse local businesses in Portland, Oregon, including a bakery, coffee shop, and flower stand, collaborating successfully to serve customers.
Owner Spotlights

How Local Business Collaboration Strategies Drive Growth

A small bakery in Portland, Oregon, saw its revenue jump 40% in a single year not by opening new locations, but by partnering with three local coffee shops and a flower delivery service for joint prom

Shira Edelman·September 14, 2026
Nigerian small business owner using WhatsApp Business AI assistant to manage customer inquiries and focus on production, symbolizing business growth.
Owner Spotlights

WhatsApp Power Your Hustle campaign empowers Nigerian small businesses

In Lagos, the founder of FHR Spices now focuses entirely on production, while an AI-powered assistant within WhatsApp Business handles all customer inquiries.

Shira Edelman·September 8, 2026
An entrepreneur studying a flowchart of permits and licenses, symbolizing the process of obtaining business approvals.
Business Resources

How to Get Local Business Permits and Licenses

Restaurateurs in New York City typically need some 30 permits, registrations, licenses, and certificates, along with up to 23 separate inspections to start their business, according to the Manhattan I

Simone Ito·September 7, 2026
A lively street scene showcasing various local businesses, symbolizing community support and economic vitality in a city.
Shop Local Guides

Ways to Support Local Businesses in 2026

In San Francisco, a 'First Year Free' program saved qualifying new businesses over $7 million.

Kendra Baptiste·August 26, 2026
Buying and Scaling Companies With Brad Sugars’ Entrepreneurs MasterClass
Market Trends

Buying and Scaling Companies With Brad Sugars’ Entrepreneurs MasterClass

Brad Sugars’ Entrepreneurs MasterClass, part of the Scale Master $10M Club, focuses on buying, selling, and scaling companies through acquisition. The two-day session, scheduled for October 14-15, 2026, covers acquisition strategy, due diligence, deal structure, and integration.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars·August 26, 2026
A warm and inviting local bakery where profits are reinvested into community support, showcasing social entrepreneurship.
Business Resources

What Is Social Entrepreneurship and Why Small Businesses Need It

Imagine a local bakery where every loaf sold directly funds a meal for a homeless person.

Kendra Baptiste·August 13, 2026
A lively Main Street with diverse small businesses and people of various backgrounds, showcasing community and economic revitalization.
Main Street Revival

Diverse entrepreneurs are key to Main Street revitalization

In Arlington County, Virginia, immigrants are 41.

Kendra Baptiste·August 11, 2026
Inside the Guest Network Behind Brad Sugars’ $100M Entrepreneur Podcast
Owner Spotlights

Inside the Guest Network Behind Brad Sugars’ $100M Entrepreneur Podcast

Examining the Brad Sugars podcast guest network reveals the professional relationships and operating knowledge surrounding The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, showcasing diverse perspectives from entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and specialists. The strong guest list, including names like Gary Vaynerchuk and Simon Squibb, adds credibility and broadens the learning environment beyond a single viewpoint.

Sponsored by Brad Sugars·August 10, 2026
Community members actively revitalizing a neighborhood street with cleanup efforts, planting trees, and reopening local businesses.
Owner Spotlights

Local initiatives gain funding and recognition for growth

In Shreveport, Louisiana, a community-led 'Block by Block' program removed 1,936 tons of debris and 2,758 discarded tires in 2026.

Shira Edelman·August 6, 2026
Diverse group of smiling entrepreneurs in Wisconsin Rapids holding grant checks, symbolizing community commerce growth and local business success.
Owner Spotlights

Local Entrepreneurship Thrives Amidst Community Commerce Growth in 2026

In Wisconsin Rapids, eight local entrepreneurs recently shared $30,000 in grants, directly boosting their businesses and demonstrating a powerful model for community commerce.

Shira Edelman·August 4, 2026
A lively Main Street filled with diverse small businesses and engaged community members supporting local entrepreneurs.
Main Street Revival

Local Businesses Need More Than Resources; They Need Community Backing.

MI Small Business Helper, a free online platform, has facilitated over 734,000 interactions for more than 25,000 users seeking entrepreneurial resources since August 2025.

Kendra Baptiste·July 11, 2026
How Brad Sugars Helps Break the 6-Figure Ceiling When Hustle Fails (A Systems Approach)
Market Trends

How Brad Sugars Helps Break the 6-Figure Ceiling When Hustle Fails (A Systems Approach)

Brad Sugars helps entrepreneurs break through the "6-figure ceiling" by replacing the 'hustle harder' mentality with a structured, systems-based approach. His ActionCOACH® methodology enables business owners to build a profitable enterprise that works independently of their constant personal effort.

Sponsored·July 7, 2026
Nigerian entrepreneurs demonstrating resilience and practical skills in a bustling Main Street setting, showcasing growth and determination.
Owner Spotlights

Resilience and Two Developable Mindsets: What Separates Entrepreneurs Who Endure

Entrepreneurial success is strongly linked to resilience, a core predictor of long-term endurance. This article explores how founders can cultivate developable mindsets like adaptability and a learning orientation through specific practices to navigate challenges and build lasting ventures.

Shira Edelman·June 20, 2026
Diverse small business owners collaborating around a table, symbolizing opportunity and growth with subtle AT&T branding.
Market Trends

AT&T Connects Small Businesses with $50,000 Contest

Small business owners have until September 30, 2025, to apply for the AT&T 'She's Connected' contest.

Simone Ito·June 19, 2026
A diverse group of Gen Z entrepreneurs collaborating enthusiastically around a table, planning the success of a modern restaurant franchise.
Market Trends

Gen Z Embraces Franchising for Small Business Success in 2026

A new generation of entrepreneurs, Gen Z, is turning away from the romanticized image of the lone startup founder, instead flocking to established restaurant franchises for their first venture.

Simone Ito·June 13, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern workspace, turning chaos into innovative business opportunities with optimism and determination.
New Openings

Entrepreneurs see chaos as opportunity for innovation

During the 2020 pandemic, a period of unprecedented global upheaval, over 4.

Rizza Valencia·June 12, 2026
A happy couple, Craig and Jaquita Kelley, proudly stand in front of their new food truck, Wafl Wafl, at the Flint Farmers' Market.
Market Trends

Couples Launching Businesses: The Academic Case for Shared Success

The aroma of scratch-made chicken and Belgian waffles filled the Flint Farmers' Market on May 30, 2026, as Craig and Jaquita Kelley officially opened Wafl Wafl, their joint venture into the food truck

Simone Ito·June 10, 2026
Split image contrasting a single customer service representative with a vast network of product delivery lines, symbolizing service versus scale in business.
Business Resources

Great service alone won't make millions; scale products instead.

Zappos built its brand on legendary service, yet its $1.

Simone Ito·June 8, 2026
Francis Rose's 2026 founder interview techniques being discussed in a futuristic boardroom with investors and a founder.
Owner Spotlights

Francis Rose's 2026 Founder Interview Techniques

In 2026, Francis Rose unveiled a new interview framework, designed to revolutionize how investors vet founders.

Shira Edelman·June 8, 2026
A venture capitalist sleeps during a $15 million Series A pitch meeting while founders and other investors continue the discussion.
Owner Spotlights

Founders Reveal Bizarre VC Pitch Meetings: One Investor Napped

A venture capitalist once fell asleep for 30 minutes during a $15 million Series A pitch meeting, with 12 people present, yet the discussion continued without interruption, according to TechCrunch .

Shira Edelman·June 7, 2026
A stressed and exhausted entrepreneur working late at a messy desk, symbolizing the burnout crisis faced by founders due to lack of breaks.
New Openings

Entrepreneurs face burnout without breaks, research shows

Hold up, entrepreneurs!

Rizza Valencia·June 5, 2026
A modern founder contemplating Warren Buffett's 2008 investment terms in Goldman Sachs, symbolizing a new era of pragmatic startup strategy.
New Openings

Warren Buffett's 2008 strategy informs modern founders' pragmatic approach

In 2008, Warren Buffett demanded a 10% dividend and warrants for his $5 billion investment in Goldman Sachs.

Rizza Valencia·June 2, 2026
A determined consultant building a bridge over a chasm, symbolizing the launch of a successful business and overcoming common challenges.
New Openings

Start Your Consulting Business and Avoid Common Mistakes

A staggering 60% of new consulting businesses crash within their first three years!

Rizza Valencia·May 25, 2026
Diverse group of women entrepreneurs collaborating in a bright, modern co-working space, symbolizing innovation and business success.
New Openings

Women launch over 1,800 new businesses daily across the U.S.

Every day in the United States, over 1,800 new businesses are founded by women!

Rizza Valencia·May 24, 2026
Diverse entrepreneurs working with laptops in a sunlit, culturally rich global marketplace, symbolizing freedom and opportunity.
Owner Spotlights

Entrepreneurs Embrace Nomadic Lifestyle, Explore Global Opportunities

After a decade of running his startup from 30 different countries, one founder admits his biggest regret isn't missed revenue, but the lack of a consistent support system and deep community ties.

Shira Edelman·May 23, 2026
Diverse group of aspiring entrepreneurs, including many women, collaborating and brainstorming innovative business ideas for 2026 with laptops and sketches.
Market Trends

New Small Business Ideas for 2026

The Story Exchange recently received an unprecedented 1,100 submissions for its 'Brilliant Business Ideas' list, signaling a booming interest in new ventures for 2026.

Eleni Kassian·May 20, 2026