Inside Sushi Master Jesse Ito’s Omakase Room

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s no fast path to becoming a master — it takes work. As a renowned sushi chef and owner of Royal Izakaya in Philadelphia, Jesse Ito carries a legacy of culinary excellence and rich tradition. Jesse embarked on an apprenticeship at the tender age of 14 at … Read more

3 Strategies to Help Leaders Ignite Passion in the Workplace

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. It’s time to reframe how we look at work and view it through the lens of creativity. Because if we’re trying to help motivate our employees, once we understand that so much of our work is about creativity, passion becomes much more important. The most creative artists … Read more

Vivid Seats CEO Stan Chia Reveals Leadership Secrets

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On this episode of The CEO Series, we got a front-row seat to leadership lessons from Stan Chia, CEO and Board Director of Vivid Seats. Vivid Seats is an online ticket marketplace that did over $500 million in 2022. Stan shared amazing insights into running a huge … Read more

How Flex Watches Makes Emotional Connections With Customers

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, success often hinges on the ability to build a community, tell a compelling story, and create unique experiences that resonate with customers. Travis Lubinsky, a seasoned entrepreneur, has mastered these skills across various industries, leaving a trail of valuable lessons in … Read more

How to Become the Ritz-Carlton of Your Industry in 7 (Difficult) Steps

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nearly every day, I’ll field a request at my customer service consulting and training practice from a business that “wants to become the Ritz-Carlton of their own industry.” They’re looking to be transformed into: The Ritz-Carlton of law firms The Ritz-Carlton of retail banking The Ritz-Carlton of … Read more

Building an AI-Augmented Workforce While Remaining Human-Centric

Artificial intelligence gets a lot of media attention, and for good reason. Surveys of CEOs conducted by organizations like Gartner and EY have predicted it to be the most disruptive technology of 2024. This is because an AI-augmented workforce provides increased efficiency and productivity, enhanced data analysis and decision-making, and automation of routine tasks. For … Read more

How to Become a Sales-Focused Founder (and Why It’s Important)

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Remember Pebble? Users loved the original “smartwatch,” which all the way back in 2013 could show texts and notifications on your wrist. But despite rave reviews and being years ahead of its time, Pebble fell woefully short in the one metric that really mattered: sales. It was … Read more

How to Navigate the Pitfalls of Trust in Business Relationships

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Across all industries, from new startups to companies listed on the New York Exchange, companies now fly their flags as being committed to building lasting relationships with their customers. They claim that their business is centered around building authentic relationships, which places high value on building customer … Read more

Want to Boost Your Company’s Growth? Upskill Your Workforce. Here’s How.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For businesses to grow, so must their employees’ skills. That’s why so many organizations seek to create structured learning opportunities for their leaders and team members. A survey from UNICON, a consortium for university-based executive education, found that after shrinking early in the pandemic, the executive education … Read more

How to Make High-Priced Products Accessible to Working-Class Families

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There are times when products are inherently expensive. Homes are a classic example. So are vehicles. In those cases, the constant human needs for shelter and transportation have created natural solutions in the form of mortgages and auto loans. But what about companies outside of staple product … Read more