Running a Business


Recent Running a Business Videos

Fake It til' You Make It 

Sometimes you don't have all of the answers. Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she uses self-confidence to drive ahead.  Watch video

Big Business CEO Bob Nardelli Becomes an Entrepreneur 

The former CEO of Chrysler and Home Depot talks about his new private-equity investment shop, XLR-8, which focuses on taking stakes in family-owned companies.  Watch video

The Cost of Being an Entrepreneur 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says she's constantly living with her business.  Watch video

Keeping Close Ties Outside the Work Circle 

Not everyone in your life share's the same passion. Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner insists on surrounding herself with diversity.  Watch video

'We Made a Product Nobody Wanted' 

After buying Excel Dryer, entrepreneur Denis Gagnon realized he had to build a better product. The company spent three years (and almost went bankrupt) creat...  Watch video

My Team Is My Family 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says her grounded team helps her to find balance.  Watch video

'What the Hell Is a 9-to-5 Anyway?' 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner thinks going back to a structured work environment is unimaginable, now that she's an entrepreneur.  Watch video

Who Is Your Mentor? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner gives advice she has received from mentors in her life.  Watch video

What Should My Marketing Goal Be? 

Brian Halligan, founder of HubSpot, answers questions about marketing in the new digital age.  Watch video

Another Working Vacation? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner has the urge to work after a few days off, but she insists she should learn to relax.  Watch video

Don't Burn Yourself Out 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses the impact from her staff taking time off from the office during the holidays.  Watch video

Mayra Jimenez: Starting From Scratch 

Mayra Jimenez's swimwear company, The Orchid Boutique, highlights the talents of her native Colombia  Watch video

How Education Entrepreneur Chris Whittle Disproved Skeptics 

The same guy who created Channel One and Philadelphia's Edison Schools has a new obsession: a global private school he calls Avenues.  Watch video

Were You Born an Entrepreneur? 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses how she strives to be a better entrepreneur.  Watch video

My Mission Is My Business 

In 2007, Lindsay Avner founded Bright Pink, a non-profit dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women.  Watch video

Quiet Time Brings Peace of Mind 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner takes time in the morning to get her day started right before heading to the office.  Watch video

The World Doesn't Need Another 'Me Too' Anything 

People pay for originality, fresh thinking, and differentiation, says venture capitalist Josh Linkner.  Watch video

Never Lose a Moment of Time 

When Lindsay Avner started Bright Pink, she was working a full-time job. But starting up was like working two full-time jobs.  Watch video

Difficulties & Opportunities of Regulated Businesses 

In some cases--like Branson's space ship company Virgin Galactic--helpful regulators can make new business ideas possible.  Watch video

JJ Ramberg: Promote Your Company Creatively 

JJ Ramberg, host of MSNBC's Your Business describes how one small business owner differentiated--and landed a new buyer.  Watch video

Living Life On My Own Terms 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner says her company has given her purpose, new friendships, and control of her own destiny.  Watch video

How Brooklyn Bowl's Founder Took Over the Capitol Theater 

Peter Shapiro negotiated for two years to land the lease to the Port Chester, New York-theater famous for Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Pink Floyd concerts.  Watch video

Why I'm Motivated By Impact 

Lindsay Avner describes her company's growth struggles and how Bright Pink's mission keeps the team motivated and working hard.  Watch video

Work Always Comes First 

Bright Pink founder Lindsay Avner discusses her day-to-day operations and lifestyle choices as a young entrepreneur.  Watch video

The Best Place to Launch Your Company 

NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on the eternal question: Silicon Valley vs. New York, Boston, Boulder or...?  Watch video

Your First Venture Can Be Extraordinary 

Sir Richard Branson talks about entrepreneurial audacity--his own and that of his "great friends," Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page.  Watch video

Constant Change Is Just Part of the Job 

Entrepreneurs Alexis Maybank, Heidi Messer and Melinda Emerson talk about the challenges to growth from their start-up experience.  Watch video

Want to Scale? Get Focused & Get a Good Team 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank and LinkShare founder Heidi Messer talk about how to scale a business with limited resources.  Watch video

6 to 900 Employees: How Do You Manage That? 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank gives tips on how to manage hiring at an explosive rate. (Hint: Don't hire people like you!)  Watch video

How to Know When You Need a Change 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank talks about how she found her own unique path within the company, as it grew and grew.  Watch video