The YEC Blog

• 5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust With Their Teams

  Hiring and teams · July 6, 2021 · 4 min read

  Building trust with your team is essential for entrepreneurs. Here are five suggestions to help you achieve that goal.

• The Business of Belonging by David Spinks

  Book reviews · March 30, 2021 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur David Spinks guides business leaders toward creating a community of customers with solid strategies and clear best practices.

• How To Use Research To Make Your Articles Stronger

  Writing and publishing · March 30, 2021 · 5 min read

  Entrepreneurs, follow these rules for finding and attributing your sources when writing expert content.

• Share What You Know Before Selling What You Sell

  Sales and customers · March 17, 2021 · 4 min read

  Recently, Influence & Co. asked some of the biggest editors in the business to share what they see as problems with digital media.

• Erik Knight is YEC Stock Market Chair

  YEC news · February 16, 2021 · 4 min read

  Erik Knight, founder of SimpleWan, says YEC's vetted members give him great connections and access to brain share that is hard to find elsewhere.

• 9 Ways To Mine Your Published Articles for Fresh Topics

  Writing and publishing · January 14, 2021 · 5 min read

  The people who are really good at coming up with new ideas are the ones who look for things that they have written or said before.

• Streamline Your Writing Process With a Few Simple Tools

  Writing and publishing · January 13, 2021 · 4 min read

  Young entrepreneurs who want to contribute more content but struggle to find time can use these tools.

• Expert Panels: A Simpler Way to Share Your Expertise

  Marketing and PR · January 11, 2021 · 3 min read

  As with any content opportunity, the most important thing is to provide value to your response. Here are four tips for getting the most out of your panel.

• 20 Article Ideas That Work (Over and Over Again)

  Writing and publishing · November 9, 2020 · 2 min read

  Starting your own business is a lot of work, but it can be rewarding. Here are some prompts to get you started.

• You’re Published; Now What? How to Find Your Audience

  Writing and publishing · November 8, 2020 · 5 min read

  Entrepreneurs publish to gain exposure. So once you publish an article with a major brand publication, how can you ensure it reaches an audience?

• Update Your YEC Executive Profile in 5 Minutes

  Marketing and PR · November 5, 2020 · 3 min read

  Your profile information (including your name, email address, and website) will help people find you on the site. Use your profile to share your story.

• Ryan Rickert is YEC Parents Group Chair

  YEC news · November 5, 2020 · 4 min read

  Ryan Rickert says YEC's community of peers has given him valuable advice on business challenges and is a source of lasting friendships.

• Security Is Everyone's Job

  Technology and AI · November 4, 2020 · 3 min read

  Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Here are a few easy steps to help keep you and your organization safe.

• YEC Reads: Stop Living on Autopilot by Antonio Neves

  Book reviews · October 27, 2020 · 2 min read

  YEC member Antonio Neves offers a fresh perspective to anyone who feels stuck, aimless, and unhappy in his book, Stop Living on Autopilot.

• Take a Break: Top 5 Ways YEC’ers De-Stress During the Work Day

  Productivity and wellbeing · October 23, 2020 · 6 min read

  The young entrepreneurs of YEC share their hacks and habits for de-stressing during a work day.

• Jeff Shavitz Helps YEC Members Save Money on Credit Card Fees

  Money and growth · October 8, 2020 · 3 min read

  Jeff Shavitz, president of Merchant Advocate, can help YEC members realize significant savings on credit card fees.

• YEC Reads: 365 to Vision by Ron Lieback

  Book reviews · October 6, 2020 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Ron Lieback's book, 365 to Vision, offers an overview of SEO, journalism, editing, and content promotion.

• Arel Moodie is YEC Speakers Group Chair

  YEC news · October 1, 2020 · 4 min read

  As a top speaker and coach, Arel Moodie says YEC helped him grow his business by providing access to expert advice from fellow entrepreneurs.

• Daniel Griggs is YEC Black Entrepreneurs Group Chair

  YEC news · September 24, 2020 · 4 min read

  As YEC Black Entrepreneurs Chair, ATX founder Daniel Griggs will help fellow Black entrepreneurs in YEC take advantage of the same advice and support he has received as a member.

• YEC Reads: Pursue the Passion by Brett Farmiloe

  Book reviews · September 22, 2020 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Brett Farmiloe delves into the reasons people are passionate about their work, in order to offer a better path to others.

• Tradition Energy’s Bob Wooten Helps YEC Members Reduce Energy Costs

  Money and growth · September 17, 2020 · 3 min read

  Bob Wooten of Tradition Energy may be able to save YEC members 10-15% on electricity and natural gas costs.

• YEC Reads: Chasing the High by Michael G. Dash

  Book reviews · September 15, 2020 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Michael G. Dash offers a cautionary tale and inspiration for entrepreneurs and others struggling with the stress that a need to achieve can bring.

• Amy Stellhorn is YEC Women Entrepreneurs Group Chair

  YEC news · September 10, 2020 · 4 min read

  Amy Stellhorn, a dedicated supporter of women entrepreneurs, says YEC has been a steady and valuable source of connections and peer advice.

• How to Balance Great Storytelling With Reader-Focused Advice

  Writing and publishing · September 10, 2020 · 5 min read

  Good storytelling can be a powerful tool for business articles. This means taking the time to develop a clear story and engaging your readers.

• YEC Reads: The CEO's Digital Marketing Playbook by Thomas J. Donohoe

  Book reviews · September 8, 2020 · 1 min read

  Young entrepreneur Thomas Donohoe gives CEOs and other leaders the tools they need to rethink digital marketing efforts.