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This Healthy Side Project Made Her Millions… Accidentally

30 December 2017 View from the Top

Be sure to subscribe to PRSUIT's daily email. It's all we do. No news, fluff or gurus. Just no BS advice to help you reach your potential. “I always call myself an accidental entrepreneur because I really didn’t aspire to be an entrepreneur. I just wanted to solve this problem for myself” That’s ...

18 of the most ridiculous startup ideas that eventually became successful

19 July 2017 View from the Top

The best startups seem obvious only in retrospect. By the time most of us found about them, they had already reached a critical mass of users. We never had to ask the question "will this work?" since we already saw it working. It is possible to create a "good" startup with ...

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5 ways to successfully turn passion into a business

18 July 2017 View from the Top

The other day, I launched a new business dedicated to creating artwork for folks who appreciate motivational thoughts combined with cool, stylized images. It's called NVRMIND and it's dedicated to two things that I love - dope artwork and inspirational experiences. This new business is the result of something I've learned ...

How This One Facebook Status Made Me $75,000

27 June 2017 View from the Top

This is the story of how one Facebook status made me $75,000. Not only that, but it unlocked the keys to a better life, a better network, and better opportunities. What does your Facebook profile say about you? Does it resemble who you are, the values you stand for, and skills you are a ...

The Awkwardly Simple Solution To Becoming Successful

22 June 2017 View from the Top

We doubt ourselves way more than we should. We question our ability to create and perform when intuitively we know we have the stuff. Not only do we innately know we are highly capable, but our very lives are a reflection of our brilliance. Sure, we’ve had our failures. But look at ...

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You can’t be a successful entrepreneur without this one thing (do you have it?)

18 June 2017 View from the Top

Lots of people talk about the tactics behind building a business and becoming a successful entrepreneur– get on Pinterest! Use this free Wordpress template! In reality, these are just minuscule parts of a successful business. What I haven’t seen is a gritty guide that takes you through the process of ...

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What I learned about Entrepreneurship from My First Crowdfunding Campaign

16 June 2017 View from the Top

There I was, product in hand, ready to become an overnight success. And even if it didn’t happen overnight, which I was positive it would, I was still prepared to be a business mogul. I was to make it big online as a first time entrepreneur. The Kickstarter page was built, and I ...

How to get press for yourself as a young entrepreneur

14 June 2017 View from the Top

I want to share with you insider information that I’ve learned after getting a ton of press for myself and my brand Leave Normal Behind. As a young entrepreneur, getting press for yourself can make all the difference and my experience in getting in Forbes, INC and Entrepreneur Magazine has proven this. Getting press for yourself ...

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How failing changed my life (and why you should fail more often)

06 June 2017 View from the Top

My first failure was relatively early in my career, and timing-wise, I was lucky for that. However, when you’re just starting out, it can be harder to navigate around what seems like the biggest setback that’s ever happened. In reality, what I’ve learned is that failure is a jumping-off point. It shows ...

22 Life Lessons I Learned From My Mentors That Every Person Should Know

05 June 2017 View from the Top

With every conversation I have, book I read, mistake I make, and new knowledge I acquire, I feel less sure about everything. French philosopher Voltaire said it best: “The more I read, the more I acquire, the more certain I am that I know nothing.” When I got my first degree in business, ...

How investing in real-estate taught me the single key to life

31 May 2017 View from the Top

Appreciation (n): to increase in value. I want my life to appreciate more than my real estate investments and my other businesses. Most real estate investors who have seen appreciation have done so on individual properties and/or entire real estate portfolios. I’ve witnessed it on my own properties. I have since been running ...

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How to turn your hobby into a business (while working your 9-5)

30 May 2017 View from the Top

You make delicious cakes, take great photos or can play guitar like nobody else. You've heard many times that you should open a business around your talent and have been encouraged by the prospect of being your own boss while doing something that you love. But you don't know if that ...

33 millennials share the best life advice they’ve ever received

22 May 2017 View from the Top

I've always lived by the motto that you shouldn't listen to advice from someone who doesn't have to deal with the consequences of it. BUT that doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to the perspectives of others. Being open to and listening to the advice and experiences of others can be ...

How I became internet, TV and radio famous in 5 Days (and how you can too)

19 May 2017 View from the Top

How I got 25 media interviews in 5 days On March 1st I had a speech in Calgary at the Children’s Hospital Aid Society (CHAS), and the media blew up. What followed was one of the craziest weeks of my life. I was featured in the newspaper three times (Calgary Herald, Metro News, ...

The two secrets to staying motivated & hungry (from Gary Vaynerchuk)

11 May 2017 View from the Top

People ask me how I constantly stay so competitive and motivated. It’s tough for me to answer this question for others because for me, being motivated is hard wired. It started for me at a very young age. Whether it was playing AJ in basketball or negotiating the best spot ...

How to improve yourself (Fam Mirza’s 6 keys for major change)

08 May 2017 View from the Top

Do you find yourself watching the clock everyday at work? Do you feel fed up with your 9-5? Are you not feeling passionate about what you do 40 hours a week? You're not alone. 52% of the workforce is reportedly unhappy with their job. I'd be willing to bet that a significant portion of ...

The art of making money: what to do with your next paycheck.

19 April 2017 View from the Top

Have you had a business idea in your head for a long time but haven’t acted on it yet? Have you started an idea (be it a blog, a business, a service, etc.) but can’t seem to make it take off? Are you a wantrepreneur who wants to become a profit-generating entrepreneur? This ...

Why you need to seriously think outside the box to be a successful entrepreneur

13 April 2017 View from the Top

I take weekly 5 to 10 minute phone calls to share wisdom and business advice with those who find me through social media and articles such as these. I attract and converse with those who are hungry to start their business journey or to drastically expand it. Although I give ...

How to start your own business in 1-2 weeks (no matter how old you are)

05 April 2017 View from the Top

As a young or first time entrepreneur, business owner or startup founder, you may feel at times the odds are stacked against you. You have all the responsibilities from your day job, schoolwork, etc. and it’s tough to rally enough cash to make worthwhile investments. And of course, founding a ...

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How to write a book in 2017 (4 tips from my experience)

28 March 2017 View from the Top

Today I published my first book, #BreakIntoVC: How to Break Into Venture Capital and Think Like an Investor. It took me about six months to write, but today I’d like to share everything I learned over the past year and a few tips on how to buckle down, how to write ...

How to get a job as a venture capitalist by thinking like an investor

21 March 2017 View from the Top

When I entered college I knew I wanted to lean more about startups and really touch the process of creating a product. I always preferred the adrenaline rush of being around entrepreneurs and other passionate people who were giving up the safe haven of a corporate job in order to build the future. I ...

How to become an entrepreneur with purpose (w/ the Bella Twins & Sarah Pendrick)

20 March 2017 View from the Top

If there's one thing I've learned about building a brand and how to become an entrepreneur, it's this: as an entrepreneur, entertainer, artist, musician, etc. you have to create a movement. A movement that is bigger than your brand. It represents more than your product or your service or your bottom ...

What is my purpose? Rob Fajardo on how to find and live your life’s mission

13 March 2017 View from the Top

How many times have you heard or been told that you just need to find your purpose? Or looked yourself in the mirror after a long week and asked what is my purpose? You're not alone in wanting to find the answer to this question - an answer that sounds like it will be ...

How this millennial became one of the internet’s most popular writers (w/ over 20M views)

08 March 2017 View from the Top

The growth recipe: Millennial author Nicolas Cole on how he has grown a massive presence online before turning 30. If there's one common denominator amongst history's most successful leaders it's this: they all have the ability to rally the troops - to assemble a following. As the adage goes, “if you lead, they ...

Want to land your dream job? Follow these 6 tips to crush your next interview

07 March 2017 View from the Top

In the past few years, every major media outlet, from Forbes, to CNN, to Time and everyone in between has published articles about the narcissistic, lazy, selfish tendencies of the entire millennial generation. Surely I’m not the only one who knows that’s not true, right? Glass houses… I spent my 20s ...

Jake Paul’s 8 keys to success, social media & Yeezys

26 February 2017 View from the Top

If you've spent any time on Facebook, Vine, Youtube, Twitter, Snapchat or Instagram you probably know who Jake Paul is. He's a goofy 20 year old who has created a storm of viral videos and amassed a HUGE social following in the process. 15 million followers and 4 billion video views ...

How Derek Andersen became an entrepreneur and now impacts 10 million people each month

23 February 2017 View from the Top

Derek Andersen is a man without childhood roots, but a man with more depth than people can imagine. He grew up moving ten times over the course of ten years, six of which were throughout Europe. Through these experiences he developed a humble nature, relentlessness, compassion, and an empathetic heart ...

Want to become your own boss? Ask yourself these questions first.

22 February 2017 View from the Top

The world of an entrepreneur can easily be compared to that of Hollywood. But if you set aside all the glamour for a second, it’s like you've entered into a new dimension completely different than your 9-5. In order to survive becoming your own boss, you need a combination of determination, ...

From stuntman to entrepreneur: how I have defined my own success by being a ‘jack of all trades’

17 February 2017 View from the Top

How I made money, lost money, got my butt kicked by Jackie Chan and I'm still moving forward… My name is Sam Parham and this is the story of how I became an entrepreneurial jack of all trades. What follows is a brief timeline of my business endeavors from youngster to age 29. I’m ...

5 money saving tips for young and first time entrepreneurs

16 February 2017 View from the Top

As a "success coach" (is that even a real title?!), I teach young entrepreneurs how to find their authentic voice when creating their ventures, how to tap into their most potent creative work and how to become more efficient leaders. I educate people on both the art and science of ...

Want to make a difference in the world? Time to rethink your “why”

15 February 2017 View from the Top

I want to make a difference. I want to have impact. I want to change the lives of the people in my community and around the world for the better, and grow while doing it. Come to think of it, I don’t really know anyone who doesn’t. Whether we work in ...

Life as a model & influencer: Levi Stocke on success, 600,000 followers and great hair

06 February 2017 View from the Top

Even if you don't know the name Levi Stocke, you've likely seen him in an ad for Levi, Diesel, H&M, Nordstrom or Fossil... or maybe you heard of him because of his larger than life social media following. Levi is an LA based model who has quite the head of hair and model ...

5 things snowboarding taught me about entrepreneurship

02 February 2017 View from the Top

I was around 10 years old when I got my first snowboard. I've since snowboarded every season for 9 years. In those 9 years I've learned a lot about myself personally and as an entrepreneur. I grew up on the mountain, going every weekend I could and skipping school on the occasion ...

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