Mark Cuban may be the most famous bootstrapped billionaire in America. According to him, the secret to success is straightforward: sales cures all. It is important to find out why sales come first — and how to make more of them. Why sales come first. Startups today are obsessed with metrics — but it seems […]
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One myth of entrepreneurship is more powerful than all others combined. Thanks to a culture that glorifies long hours, founders have convinced themselves that hard work correlates directly with success. Someone who works 23 hours a day and naps under the desk during lunch is bound to launch the next unicorn, right? This is a […]
Do you ever feel like a slave to your to-do list? If your list is a mile long each day, you’re likely not alone. Crossing items off your to-do list can give you a feeling of accomplishment. However, it’s inevitable that more and more items will be added afterward allowing you to feel under pressure […]
In 2019, John Rampton, our Founder and CEO, was featured at the Montgomery Summit. He spoke for Calendar under the category of a “first look” company at The Montgomery Summit in Santa Monica, California. This invite-only, two-day event (March 6 and 7) brought together today’s most innovative entrepreneurs, investors, and executives to participate and collaborate […]
Freelancers are the kings and queens of time management. While office workers play the 9-to-5 game and founders juggle everything from board meetings to product launches, freelancers strive to maximize the ratio of dollars paid to hours worked. Founders might be the busiest people on the planet, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best at […]
Entrepreneurs lead busy lives — often, busier than they should. In an opinion piece for the New York Times last year, Dan Lyons argued that the focus on “hustle” in startup culture is both unnecessary and dangerous. As new information continues to mount, smart entrepreneurs schedule differently. But it is also worth a look at […]
From regulating your mood to increasing alertness and productivity, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial. By developing the right bedtime habits to help you fall and stay asleep, you’re setting yourself up for success in both work and life. And these habits can be as simple as taking a shower or turning down the […]
Businesses tend to treat Generation Z like Millennials at their own peril. The latest generation to join the workforce is more than just a younger breed of those who came before. They are hungrier, more technologically savvy and less forgiving of leaders who fail to meet their expectations. Companies and managers who want to attract […]
I recently spotted a Gallup poll that reported that 41 percent of Americans feel that they don’t have enough time to do everything they want to do. From the CEO to any employee, to the stay at home mom/dad — if you don’t feel you have enough time to get all of your things done […]
I don’t know about you. But, my favorite part of a new year is the new reads I get to consume. Besides helping me unplug, books are the best way for me to become a more knowledgeable, inspired, and motivated leader. While there is no shortage of fantastic leadership books already available, here are the […]