The YEC Blog

• 5 Rules for Writing Like the Expert You Are

  Writing and publishing · February 7, 2018 · 2 min read

  If you want to be successful in business, you need to write about what you know. This will give you a level of visibility that will help you get ahead.

• YEC Members: 5 Tips for a Successful Year of Publishing

  Writing and publishing · January 3, 2018 · 3 min read

  The members of the Young Entrepreneurs Council will get the most out of the publishing benefits throughout the entire year.

• Making a CEO Hire With Zach Obront

  Hiring and teams · December 25, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Zach Obront, co-founder of Book in a Box, shares that starting a company doesn't mean you need to be its CEO.

• Avoiding a Common Book-Writing Mistake With Zach Obront

  Writing and publishing · December 18, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Zach Obront, co-founder of Book in a Box, discusses the biggest misconception that first-time authors have about writing.

• Writing and Marketing a Successful Book With Zach Obront

  Writing and publishing · November 27, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Zach Obront, co-founder of Book in a Box, shares the secrets to making your book stand out from the rest.

• Perfecting Your Sales Language With Codie Sanchez

  Sales and customers · November 20, 2017 · 1 min read

  When selling something, it's important to use the right words to make your listener understand what you're selling.

• Delivering a Memorable Talk With Codie Sanchez

  Money and growth · November 13, 2017 · 1 min read

  Entrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez shares the key to delivering an effective talk that will stick with your audience.

• Evaluating Your HR Needs With Joshua Jeffries

  Founder life · October 9, 2017 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Joshua Jeffries, partner at Arkin Youngentob Associates, outlines internal and external HR needs depending on company size.

• Great Content Starts With Strategic Thinking

  Marketing and PR · October 4, 2017 · 3 min read

  If you're investing your time and energy into creating content, you deserve to see positive results. Here are 6 resources to help.

• Setting Business Goals With Lisa Song Sutton

  Founder life · September 25, 2017 · 1 min read

  YEC member and Sin City Cupcakes co-founder Lisa Song Sutton shares why defining OKRs makes hard work more purposeful.

• Launching a Niche Product With Lisa Song Sutton

  Sales and customers · September 18, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Lisa Song Sutton, co-founder of Sin City Cupcakes, shares why you need to get to know your customer before releasing a niche product.

• The One Thing Business Writers Must Understand About Their Customers

  Writing and publishing · September 6, 2017 · 4 min read

  A marketing funnel is a tool used to help businesses sell more products. But it seems to be a forgotten tool when it comes to writing thought leadership content.

• Designing Effective Presentations With Arel Moodie

  Founder life · September 4, 2017 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Arel Moodie, founder of The Art of Likability, shares his recipe for delivering memorable presentations.

• Leveraging Narrative Strategy With Michael Margolis

  Leadership · May 22, 2017 · 1 min read

  YEC member Michael Margolis, CEO of Get Storied, outlines how leaders can use narrative strategy to bring the company's story to life.

• How to Write Clearly About Complex Topics: 8 Tips

  Writing and publishing · May 3, 2017 · 4 min read

  Business writers often get lost in jargon and “clutter” when we try to explain something complex or technical. But there’s a better way.

• Leveraging Awards and Honors With Beck Bamberger

  Marketing and PR · March 6, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Beck Bamberger, founder of BAM Communications, offers advice on highlighting the award that you or your company just received.

• How To Publish an Article With YEC: A 7-Step Guide

  Writing and publishing · March 1, 2017 · 3 min read

  Thought leadership is a process that can take some time to see results, but it’s worth it if you’ve been thinking about and developing your ideas beforehand.

• YEC Escape to Powder Mountain: Winter 2017 Recap

  YEC news · February 27, 2017 · 6 min read

  A select group of young entrepreneurs joined the YEC co-founders for a four-day retreat in the mountains of Utah.

• Demonstrating Your Personal Development With Beck Bamberger

  Founder life · February 27, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Beck Bamberger, founder of BAM Communications, discusses why you need to show that you're living up to your personal and company goals.

• Designing a Creative Work Environment With Beck Bamberger

  Hiring and teams · February 20, 2017 · 1 min read

  YEC member Beck Bamberger, founder of BAM Communications, discusses how creative workplace decor can inspire employees.

• 3 Simple Questions That Make Writing Great Content Easier

  Writing and publishing · February 1, 2017 · 4 min read

  As a young entrepreneur, sharing expertise with potential customers, hires, investors or partners, use these 3 questions to get it right every time.

• Selling Your Business With Matthew Moisan

  Sales and customers · January 16, 2017 · 1 min read

  YEC member Matthew Moisan, Moisan Legal P.C. partner, explains the three things you should be thinking about when considering an exit.

• YEC Members Offer Advice for Finding, Vetting and Learning From Investors

  Money and growth · January 13, 2017 · 2 min read

  The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is a group of young entrepreneurs who offer advice on how to find, vet, and learn from investors.

• Leveraging Your Brand's Community With Lauren Perkins

  Marketing and PR · January 9, 2017 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Lauren Perkins, founder and CEO of Perks Consulting, explains how you can leverage your community to drive market research and sales.

• Should You Write an Article Inspired by the Headlines? 5 Questions to Help

  Writing and publishing · January 4, 2017 · 4 min read

  Commenting on current events or major trends can attract attention. But what if it’s the wrong kind of attention for your brand?