The YEC Blog

2019

• April 10, 2019 · 1 min readHow Do You Handle B2B Collections?Young entrepreneur Carmine Silano discusses the frustrations of B2B collections and how to avoid getting into a difficult position.
• April 1, 2019 · 5 min readTop Tips to Ensure a Successful Capital RaiseYEC member Kristopher Jones offers advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding for their new ventures, with a focus on solid planning and financials.
• March 26, 2019 · 6 min readYEC Report: 7 Characteristics of Successful EntrepreneursYEC interviewed successful business founders to identify the characteristics of entrepreneurs that help them stick through the challenges and achieve great things.
• March 13, 2019 · 2 min readDo You Have Any Tips For Entrepreneurs Appearing On Camera?Young entrepreneur Jennifer Buonantony offers ways for entrepreneurs to prepare for their first on-camera interviews, from clothing to composure.
• March 11, 2019 · 4 min readThree Branding Exercises Every Founder Should DoYoung entrepreneur Suneera Madhani offers some creative and inspiring branding brainstorming ideas for entrepreneurs forming their company identities.
• February 28, 2019 · 3 min readYEC Escape to Powder Mountain: Winter 2019 RecapYoung entrepreneurs gathered at YEC Escape 2019, including winter adventure, business conversation, and a focus on wellness for entrepreneurs.
• February 18, 2019 · 3 min readSpotlight: Young Entrepreneur Shama HyderSpotlight on young entrepreneur Shama Hyder, founder and CEO of Zen Media, bestselling author, and keynote speaker, who shares her thoughts on her work, humans at their best, and ups and downs.
• February 6, 2019 · 3 min readWhen Is It Time to Call It Quits on a Partnership?Young entrepreneur Fritz Colcol discusses the circumstances that can lead to ending a partnership, and the lessons to be learned from co-founder fallout.
• January 30, 2019 · 4 min read6 Ways to Hone Your Entrepreneurial Skills (Even When You're Short on Time)Entrepreneurs can make time between the daily tasks of running a business to sharpen entrepreneurial skills and develop as a leader.
• January 9, 2019 · 4 min readWhat's the #1 Thing You Wish You'd Planned for When Starting Your Business?Young entrepreneur Justin Beegel shares his most important advice for entrepreneurs creating a new startup: plan for recurring revenue, not just one-time sales.
• January 7, 2019 · 5 min readTop 3 Ways to Define Your Target Audience and Win Loyal CustomersYoung entrepreneur Daniel Griggs shares insights for entrepreneurs on identifying ideal customers and communicating company values that draw those customers in.

2018

• December 27, 2018 · 1 min readYEC 2018 Year In ReviewYEC infographic tallies up YEC members' published articles, published books, awards, acquisitions, product launches, new ventures, and more from 2018!
• December 17, 2018 · 8 min readYEC Report: Where are Entrepreneurs Founding New Companies?This YEC report tallies where entrepreneurs are founding companies by country, state, and metro area, and analyzes factors that create a hospitable startup environment.
• December 12, 2018 · 2 min readHow Can I Push Through Tough Days?Young entrepreneur Jinny Hyojin Oh, founder of WANDR, shares her advice for combatting depression and mental blocks as an entrepreneur.
• December 5, 2018 · 3 min readHow Can I Turn Customers Into Advocates?Young entrepreneur Brittany Hodak, co-founder of The Superfan Company, shares her insights on identifying "superfans" — customers who identify with your story and will pay more for your product or…
• November 12, 2018 · 4 min read10 Negotiating Tips Every Woman Needs in Her ArsenalYoung entrepreneur Beth Doane discusses the importance of negotiation skills for promoting equality in the workplace and beyond.
• November 7, 2018 · 4 min readHow Can I Turn a Speaking Engagement Into Business?Young entrepreneur Arel Moodie, of The Art of Likeability, offers advice for entrepreneurs who want to turn speaking engagements into business.
• October 29, 2018 · 6 min readBuild Your Brand by Publishing Expert ContentInsights and advice for entrepreneurs on thought leadership as a foundation for building a brand, including why it matters and how to make it work.
• July 2, 2018 · 1 min readPreserving Company Culture With Suneera MadhaniYEC member Suneera Madhani, CEO of Fattmerchant, offers tips on maintaining an authentic culture as you scale.
• June 4, 2018 · 1 min readScaling Up With Speed With Dr. Steven LeeYEC member Dr. Steven Lee, Opternative founder, cautions against spending too much time analyzing rather than taking action.
• May 7, 2018 · 1 min readManaging Incentives With Dr. Steven LeeYoung entrepreneur Dr. Steven Lee, founder of Opternative, shares tips on balancing the incentives of everyone involved with your company.
• April 9, 2018 · 1 min readMaking Successful Outsourced Hires With Ben WalkerYoung entrepreneur Ben Walker, CEO of Transcription Outsourcing, shares tips for outsourcing work successfully.
• February 27, 2018 · 2 min readScott Gerber and Ryan Paugh Release Superconnector TodayYEC founders Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh release Superconnector, a book about creating real relationships in business.
• February 26, 2018 · 1 min readBuilding an Enterprise Sales Funnel With Lane CampbellYoung entrepreneur Lane Campbell, COO of PolicyGuru, shares advice on getting customers to trust your company.
• February 19, 2018 · 1 min readPitching an Investor With Codie SanchezEntrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez shares three tips that will increase your chances of winning an angel investor's dollars.