6 Ways To Learn From Failure

6 Ways To Learn From Failure

They say “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” I’m not sure who “they” are, but they make the risk of failure seem way more simple than it really is. It can be a devastating blow to you and your organization. When you invest your heart and soul into your business,...
The Corporal Meets The Commander In Chief

The Corporal Meets The Commander In Chief

…and learns the importance of leadership by example. As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army that won American independence from England, president of the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution, the first man elected President of the United States,...
4 Ways To Realize Your Potential

4 Ways To Realize Your Potential

All right, we’ve talked about imposter syndrome. We’ve talked about learning to handle rejection and facing all sorts of fears you might face as you start up your business. But beneath all that, you might still have your doubts. So when you have these fears and...
October 2018 Newsletter

October 2018 Newsletter

This Month’s TOPIC // What Scares You? The Imposter We all reach a time in our life where we feel like we’re wearing a mask and somehow we’ve tricked everyone around us into thinking we are more awesome and more qualified than we really are. We...
Should You Lease Or Buy Your Office Space?

Should You Lease Or Buy Your Office Space?

Let’s face it: you can only work out of your home for so long. At some point, you’ll begin to recognize (if it hasn’t happened already) the need for a separate space. But with that comes a tricky question: should you buy or lease your office space? There are pros and...
Sweeney’s Miracle

Sweeney’s Miracle

Amazing potential, just begging to be released. A professor of industrial management at Tulane University in New Orleans, Dr. James Sweeney’s lectures on human potential were powerful, but he lacked concrete proof to back up his theories. One day he met a new...
4 Ways To Boost Productivity

4 Ways To Boost Productivity

Do you ever wake up, think about everything that you need to get done for the day, and just groan? Those early Monday mornings can hit hard. Contrary to popular belief, doing what you love doesn’t actually mean you never have to actually work. Running a business still...
Don’t Be Afraid Of Rejection

Don’t Be Afraid Of Rejection

Before the Harry Potter series started influencing lives all around the globe, JK Rowling was wondering if her idea of a wizard living in a cupboard under the stairs was really any good. And there were plenty of people who told her it wasn’t! Before her series was...
Burt And The Goddess

Burt And The Goddess

Communication and acceptance cause vengeful plan to backfire. As he stalked into the marriage counselor’s office, Burt was fed up. He was sure the counselor would be unable to help. “Look,” Burt said, “I want a divorce and nothing you can say will change my mind. The...
3 Ways To Improve Customer Service

3 Ways To Improve Customer Service

Most adults have experience with some sort of customer service jobs. I spent a long time working as a customer service representative to get myself through my undergrad. Later on, working as a content manager in a newsroom, I realized that all that time I spent...
Future Founders

Future Founders

Future Founders is a non-profit organization that believes every youth can become an entrepreneur. We offer age-appropriate and stage-appropriate programs to connect youth with mentors and help them build a toolkit of entrepreneurial skills. We believe this leads to a...
The Catalyst Center

The Catalyst Center

Entrepreneurship can sometimes feel like a lonely business. As you work on building up your business, you might feel like you’re doing it all on your own.   We at AFE want you to know that you’re not alone in your endeavors. There are programs and events all over the...
Success Comes In Cans!

Success Comes In Cans!

Some said, “It can’t be done!” But “Success comes in CANS, not in cannots!” The first successful cast iron plow invented in the United States in 1797 was rejected by New Jersey farmers under the theory that cast iron poisoned the land and stimulated growth of weeds....
Getting Family Involved In Your Business

Getting Family Involved In Your Business

Entrepreneurship can be a tricky business (pun intended), especially when you’re trying to balance work and your family life. Many entrepreneurs lean on their families as a lifeline – family members fill positions in the company and even provide short-term loans...
5 Ways To Plan Ahead In Business

5 Ways To Plan Ahead In Business

When you make the choice to be your own boss, it can come with an overwhelming to-do list. With everything that needs to get done on a daily basis, how can you possibly stay on top of everything?  One of the biggest mishaps new business owners run into is a lack of...
The Chair

The Chair

A story about service: why it earns money and future patronage. “I was looking for a chair last Christmas,” explained Earl Nightingale, “I wanted to buy my wife a small telephone chair, something special, a conversational piece, something that would delight her.”...
Retirement Planning  When Self Employed

Retirement Planning When Self Employed

One of the most daunting tasks as an entrepreneur is saving up for your retirement. Sometimes it feels as though every penny you earn for yourself goes right back toward pursuing your passion. Planning retirement can be tedious, so it’s no wonder many entrepreneurs...
Put Your Plan In A Can

Put Your Plan In A Can

A well-learned presentation is the mark of a true professional. After a professional golfer hits a poor shot and ends up with a bad lie, perhaps in the weeds near a lake, what does he think about as he takes that next swing? His hands? Keeping his head down? His...