Hey guys it’s Matt. I want to write you a really honest email about the future of Under30CEO…As you guys have probably felt, our community has lost a lot of its luster. What was once a vibrant community of young people trying to take control of our futures has slowly but surely declined. Our attempt to go from a couple bloggers into media company didn’t really work. We launched…
So here is a random and fun fact about Jordyn: I adore Ernest Hemingway; in fact, I once posted a photo of him on my personal Instagram accompanied by the caption Man Crush Monday #bae. His short stories are iconic and timeless. He is one of the greatest American authors, and his ability to convey literary imagery is an absolute turn-on. Now, we should probably get back on…
Internship Finder: Interview with internrocket.com’s Michael Somers
by / ⠀Blog• Career Advice• Entrepreneur Interviews• Entrepreneurship / February 23, 2015Jobs are not what they used to be for both employees and employers. The average worker stays at each position just 4.4 years, which leaves employers looking for new staff members at a rate drastically higher than that of just several decades ago. For the employee, the market has become more competitive and a college degree is no longer a guaranteed ticket to a profitable and happy career with…
Yes, You Should Care Whether Your Employees Like You
by / ⠀Blog• Entrepreneurship / February 21, 2015Do you know what your employees think of you? If you haven’t asked anyone or spent any time with your team lately, then you probably don’t. Some leaders will say that they don’t care about being liked, but I can tell you from personal experience that making an effort to win over your employees, earn their trust, and make them happy can make a huge difference in your…
Have you ever woke up one day and decided to take a vacation? You don’t really know where you’re going, who you’re going to meet, what you’re going to do or where you’re going to stay when you get there but you’re excited that you have the ability to jump on a plane to somewhere whenever you want headed to where ever you desire at that moment. Two…
7 Warning Signs That Your Startup Is Heading In the Wrong Direction (And What to Do about It)
by / ⠀Blog• Entrepreneurship / February 19, 2015Ever heard stories of startups that packed up after months of operation? Sure, it happens every time. In fact, it is estimated that about 9 out of every 10 startups fail. Truth is, these startups did not fail in just a day; there might have been some things that went on prior to that event, things that caused them to conk out at the end, some early warning…
How The Dollar Shave Club Use Storytelling To Rock the Saving Industry
by / ⠀Blog• Entrepreneurship / February 17, 2015When Dollar Shave Club burst on to the scene in 2011, few could have predicted the destructive path they’d pave along the way. After all, they were going up against the likes of Gillette, so what chance did a lowly startup stand? Well, with some killer storytelling, and non-conforming approach, they had everything they needed. Their rather memorable video in 2012 prompted over 12,000 orders within 2 days, won…
I really like demonstrating through example’s rather than just saying do X and X and you’ll win. I like providing some background. When you tell someone to do something, 50/50 they’ll do it. When you give people a compelling reason why they should do it, 100% they’ll do it. Gaining confidence and getting over pitch anxiety seems like the question I should answer in this post. How do I get…
Design Your Life: 15 things in the next 15 years This week’s inspiration brought to you by: Matt Wilson, co-founder of under30ceo.com . Inspiring people to go out and live the dream. Business Venture: I want to host a TV show—highlight awesome entrepreneurs “Living the Dream”, MTV Cribs style. Hang with someone like Jake Burton, founder of Burton Snowboards for a day? Philanthropy: Under30CEO needs a non-profit arm.…
