Business Advice and Career Development
Creating a Buzzworthy Business
“I believe that you can accomplish anything with passion, imagination, and grit.” Matthew Miller Matthew Miller has always had a passion for the theme park industry. Ever since he was in 1st grade, he dreamed of becoming a roller coaster designer. His passion for roller coaster design, coupled with his determination and hard work, led…
The Importance of Sharing Your Story
It’s important to remember to step back and celebrate those milestones and those small winds. And because I think that’s kind of fuel to keep moving forward. There is one topic that I believe is crucial for personal and professional growth – the importance of sharing your story. Too many leaders underestimate the significance of…
Remaining Resilient Despite Financial Challenges
Take the lessons from your own experiences and the experiences of others to avoid getting burned in the future. – Will Manzaneras We all have those moments in life where we think, “why didn’t I see that coming?” I found myself in one of those after a partnership I invested in went south faster than…
Building Confidence for Making Your First Hire
Don’t let the fear of what hasn’t even happened stop you from trying. Bad months will come, but when you have employees, you pay them first. You’re the paid last. – Micah Tucker Micah Tucker, owner of Florida Coast Canine, joins for a discussion on strategies for business growth and confidently making your first hire.…
Shifting From Entrepreneurship to the Corporate World
“Don’t be stuck in the ‘only if’ mindset. Get out of your head and start solving your customers, clients, or guests’ problems, and you will be successful.” – Will Manzaneras There are many people that wonder if their entrepreneurship experience is beneficial for corporations. Recently Cassie decided to apply for a job in a local…
Best Podcast for Business Students and Tips for Young Professionals
Education isn’t just about a degree. You don’t need a piece of paper to be successful. Be a lifelong learner, ask questions, listen to podcasts, attend seminars, and be intentional about learning. – Will Manzaneras The way business is always changing and evolving is why it is so important to continuously learn. This can be…
The Power of Social Entrepreneurship
“With everything going on in the world there’s an opportunity for having more people at the table thinking about solutions in creative ways.” Neetal Parekh, the founder of Innov8social, joins for a conversation about the power of social entrepreneurship. She is an incredibly passionate guide for aspiring change-makers and dedicated to making social entrepreneurship more…
Avoiding Business Scams
“If something feels off, usually that means something probably is off.” There are several challenges within business ownership that tend to weigh on peoples minds, yet are not talked about enough. One that Cassie and I felt drawn to discuss is the importance of being aware of and avoiding business scams. Recently I encountered a…
Scaling Safely and Successfully
Karly Thompson, co-founder of Millennial Social Media Marketing, has a focus on social media marketing and content creation. She joins this episode of “Ask Will” to ask questions about her business challenges around scaling safely and successfully. These conversations offer so much value with raw advice and experiences from fellow entrepreneurs. In Karly’s case, she…
Staying Humble Through Business Success
“Success is relative. What matters is how you define it and the impact you make on others.” Picture this: You’re a young entrepreneur, and you’ve just hit your first big milestone. The joy is palpable. You want to shout it from the rooftops, you want everyone to know about your success. But then, you pause.…