The YEC Blog

• Introducing the YEC Groups Program

  YEC news · April 28, 2020 · 2 min read

  YEC introduces the YEC Groups program, in which select members curate experiences and connections for micro-communities within YEC.

• YEC Reads: Automate Your Income by Phil Laboon

  Book reviews · March 27, 2020 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Phil Laboon shares his recent publication, Automate Your Income, a resource for entrepreneurs on creating recurring income.

• Welcome John-Mark Davidson to the YEC Team!

  YEC news · March 19, 2020 · 2 min read

  The YEC welcomes John-Mark Davidson as its new director of member connections. John-Mark has a great deal of experience and we are honored to have him.

• YEC Members: YEC Response to COVID-19

  YEC news · March 18, 2020 · 5 min read

  The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is here to help young entrepreneurs during this difficult time. Get in contact with us now!

• YEC Reads: Superconnector by Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh

  Book reviews · March 9, 2020 · 2 min read

  YEC founders Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh share how to be a superconnector: a highly valuable community-builder who makes things happen through a keen understanding and utilization of social capital.

• Hiring a New Employee? Look for These Six Traits

  Hiring and teams · March 2, 2020 · 4 min read

  When hiring new employees, Leila Lewis looks for traits that make them a good fit for the job, such as being dedicated and knowledgeable.

• The Trick to Making a Content Calendar Work for Your Business

  Marketing and PR · February 24, 2020 · 5 min read

  To be a successful entrepreneur, it's important to have a good content calendar. Syed Balkhi shares advice for entrepreneurs on managing a content calendar.

• YEC Escape to Powder Mountain: Winter 2020 Recap

  YEC news · February 19, 2020 · 5 min read

  Get a peek inside this year's YEC Escape, a members-only retreat for young entrepreneurs that fostered connections and offered both business inspiration and winter fun.

• How to Empower Your Team to Build a Culture You’re Proud Of

  Hiring and teams · February 3, 2020 · 5 min read

  YEC member Brian Pallas shares insight on how to involve your team in creating the company culture you want.

• Senior Business Coach Charlie Gaudet Leverages His Expertise for YEC Members

  Money and growth · January 23, 2020 · 5 min read

  As senior business coach for YEC, Charlie Gaudet helps members work smarter by capitalizing on their core strengths to grow revenue and to innovate.

• 4 Collegiate Hacks That Will Set You Up for Business Success

  Founder life · January 6, 2020 · 5 min read

  Young entrepreneur Lisa Song Sutton offers advice for college students that will help them create businesses that prosper.

• Happy Holidays 2019 from YEC!

  Hiring and teams · December 19, 2019 · 1 min read

  As the Holidays approach we would like to share our Holiday 2019 video message to member entrepreneurs from the team behind Young Entrepreneur Council.

• Spotlight: Young Entrepreneur Cooper Harris

  YEC news · September 23, 2019 · 4 min read

  Spotlight on young entrepreneur Cooper Harris, founder and CEO of Klickly, who shares her thoughts on motivation, working on the cutting edge, and focus.

• Spotlight: Young Entrepreneur Jessica Moseley

  YEC news · August 26, 2019 · 4 min read

  Get to know young entrepreneur Jessica Moseley, an entrepreneur working in the field of interpretive services for the Deaf community.

• What Can a Female Entrepreneur Do in Response to Bullying by Male Partners?

  Leadership · August 14, 2019 · 4 min read

  Young entrepreneur Jennifer Barnes encourages female entrepreneurs to take a stand in the face of overbearing male partners.

• How to Financially Prepare Yourself for a Business Failure

  Money and growth · August 5, 2019 · 5 min read

  Young entrepreneur John Rampton offers financial advice intended to minimize negative impact for entrepreneurs facing possible company shutdown.

• YEC: An Incomparable Resource for Connection, Networking, and Growth

  Money and growth · July 26, 2019 · 4 min read

  Our members, all successful young entrepreneurs, tell us that YEC is an invaluable resource for connection, networking, and growth.

• Spotlight: Young Entrepreneur Andrew Schrage

  YEC news · July 23, 2019 · 6 min read

  YEC member Andrew Schrage offers his perspective on helping others, leadership, social media as a business tool, and habits for success.

• Do You Have Any Tips for Maintaining Work-Life Balance?

  Productivity and wellbeing · July 17, 2019 · 3 min read

  YEC member Esteban Kadamani offers his perspective on finding work-life balance working as an entrepreneur while raising a young family.

• Transform Your Schedule With 4 Productivity Hacks

  Productivity and wellbeing · July 8, 2019 · 4 min read

  Young entrepreneur Arash Asli offers his best productivity hacks for entrepreneurs, including outsourcing small tasks and starting early each day.

• Four Keys to Successful Business Budget Management

  Money and growth · June 19, 2019 · 4 min read

  Young entrepreneur Michael Burdick shares strategies for creating and maintaining a budget for your business.

• How Can I Protect a Friendship With My Co-Founder?

  Productivity and wellbeing · May 8, 2019 · 2 min read

  Young entrepreneur Jesse Lear offers advice on how to balance the personal and professional side of a relationship between co-founders who are already friends.

• How to Monetize Your Content

  Marketing and PR · May 6, 2019 · 3 min read

  Young entrepreneur John Rampton offers strategies for entrepreneurs seeking to monetize thought leadership content, including creating online courses.

• Tips for Mastering the To-Do List

  Productivity and wellbeing · April 22, 2019 · 5 min read

  Young entrepreneur Charlie Gilkey offers useful advice about prioritizing to-do lists via the use of "exit tasks," creating a clear boundary between work and play.

• Spotlight: Young Entrepreneur Robert Glazer

  YEC news · April 16, 2019 · 5 min read

  YEC member Robert Glazer, CEO of Acceleration Partners and best-selling author, shares his insights on leadership, achievement, and living a balanced life.