By Laurie Erickson, an EO Seattle member and CEO/president of The Finest Accessories, Inc.
As the CEO and president of The Finest Accessories, Inc., I have decades of experience in the fashion accessories industry. While I have seen my share of “hair-raising” moments in my line of work, one of the most memorable—and altogether life-changing—experiences occurred when a long-time customer asked me a single, simple question.
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By Rohan Wood, an EO Brisbane member
I’ve made my way to the Sydney Harbour docks before, but never have they been so alive than on the day of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2013. Before me stood 628 nautical miles of danger and 94 fleets comprised of seven former race winners, all of whom were vying for line honors. My heart was beating out of my chest, my brain was buzzing. My training was complete. Race day had finally arrived.
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By Leslie Dickson, an EO Cleveland member and president/CEO of VoicePro
I have spent the last 19 years of my career working in the area of spoken communication…you know, the thing we all do for a living. My business has recently gone global, which means I am teaching business professionals the same skills that have been successful in North America, all over the world. You know what I am finding (and it is fascinating)? Even though certain components are culturally specific, effective communication truly is universal in nature.
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By the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
For most college students, a busy day consists of cramming for an important exam and keeping your eyelids open during lectures. For Spencer Quinn, a Brigham Young University student and winner of the 2013 EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Global Finals, a typical school day involves balancing homework with running a successful business. In this interview, the co-founder of FiberFix—a home-repair product that’s 100 times stronger than Duct tape—talks about the impact of GSEA, the value of EO mentorship and the future of his business.
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By Jason Beukema, an EO South Florida member and owner of Whet Travel
The “road to yes” is more than just a journey toward success and positive thinking, it’s about truly knowing yourself – your highs, your lows, your strengths, your setbacks – and carving a niche that you can own that will be your own. As I moved the tassel from right to left with an entrepreneurship degree from Central Michigan University, I knew I had to dream big and work hard to be the quintessential success I had so carefully and keenly set out to become. But what did that even mean, and where and how would I begin?
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Tatiana Byron is an EO New York member, founder of The Wedding Salon and president of 4PM Events, a dynamic, full-service special events company, concentrating on high-end weddings, charity fundraisers, private parties, fashion shows, corporate functions and luxury bridal shows.
1. How did you get involved in the event-management industry?
I attended Boston University on an academic scholarship, but I still needed additional funds for ordinary living expenses. I initially worked at Smith Barney, cold-calling for a stock broker, but I thought that I was being underpaid and overworked.
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By Chander Agarwal, an EO New Delhi member and Executive Director of Transport Corp Of India (TCI), a leader in logistics
When I started thinking about entrepreneurship in 2001, the world was slower and simpler. The Internet bubble had just burst and the world had witnessed the worst attack on mankind by mankind themselves. At the time, I had just received my BSC degree from an American school, with specialized training in “lean logistics.” It was time for me to head back home to India and put my newfound knowledge and skills to good use.
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By Elliott Holt, an EO Nashville member and CEO of
Very few companies can clearly articulate WHY they do what they do. When I say WHY, I don’t mean to make money, I mean what is our purpose, cause or belief? WHY does our company exist? WHY do we get out of bed every morning?
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