Real TalkFran Velasquez Why This Pizza Visionary Has His Sights Set on a $20 Minimum Hourly WageMichael Lastoria, CEO and co-founder of &Pizza, says part of a business owner's responsibility is creating good jobs.
Real TalkAnna Meyer Watch: The Secret to Winning the Great ResignationCo-founder and CEO of &Pizza Michael Lastoria explains his advocacy for raising the minimum wage and how even pizza chains can make a difference in the lives of employees.
Real TalkAmrita Khalid How Fashionphile's Sarah Davis Went From eBay Store to Leading the Multibillion-Dollar Luxury Resale MarketIn 1989, she was a law student earning extra money. She now helms a thriving e-commerce platform and sells in Neiman Marcus.
Real TalkKevin J. Ryan Watch: Fashionphile Founder Sarah Davis on Building a Successful Secondhand Retail BusinessThe founder and president of the luxury goods reseller spoke about challenges--and areas for opportunity--within her industry.
Real TalkAnna Meyer What an Ethical Data Strategy Can Look LikeMeaningful data are extremely valuable for small businesses, says Streamlytics founder and CEO Angela Benton, but it's your responsibility to find and use information ethically.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: Streamlytics Founder Angela Benton Thinks Data Collection Doesn't Have to Be 'Creepy'At an Inc. Real Talk streaming event, the serial tech entrepreneur talked about how data can be used as a tool for positive change.
Real TalkAmrita Khalid StockX CEO Scott Cutler on How to Build an E-Commerce Platform for Gen-ZThe CEO of the online sneaker marketplace on the future of e-commerce.
Real TalkSophie Downes The Future of E-Commerce, According to StockX CEO Scott CutlerThe CEO of the multibillion-dollar resale marketplace discussed the importance of the customer experience for e-commerce brands.
Real TalkBrit Morse How the Kombucha King Came to Dominate an Industry NicheThe founder of GT's Living Foods talks about what's helped him maintain his company's vision.
Real TalkBrit Morse How Constance Schwartz-Morini Built SMAC Entertainment Into a Thriving Entertainment BusinessConstance Schwartz-Morini built SMAC Entertainment alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan with some key strategic partnerships.
Real TalkSophie Downes How to Build Great Brand Partnerships, According to a CEO Who Manages NFL StarsConstance Schwartz-Morini co-founded SMAC Entertainment, a talent management and production company, with NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan. Here are her tips for building a brand and finding the right partners.
Real TalkDoug Cantor Square's Jim McKelvey Wants You to Get Real About InnovationDon't fool yourself into thinking that your business is innovating. That just might be your first step toward a groundbreaking change.
Real TalkDoug Cantor Watch: Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey on the True Meaning of EntrepreneurshipIn a new Real Talk interview, the author of 'The Innovation Stack' explains how to spot market opportunities, handle attacks from competitors, and be ready when luck comes your way.
Real TalkAnna Meyer Brain Coach Jim Kwik on How to Learn Any Skill or Subject QuicklyYou can learn to supercharge your brain to remember and master new information--fast.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: Jim Kwik on Beating Brain Fog and Staying Productive in Stressful TimesThe brain-performance expert and author says 'learning how to learn' will keep you ahead of the competition. Here are his best tips to keep your brain sharp.
Jim Kwik: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff00:39 How to Train Your Brain to Learn Faster, Stay Motivated, and Avoid DistractionsBrain coach, author, and Kwik Learning CEO Jim Kwik shares practical, productivity-boosting tips for leaders.
Jim Kwik: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:11 Brain Coach Jim Kwik's Four-Word Formula for SuccessThe Kwik Learning CEO and 'Limitless' author describes how changing your mindset can naturally change your behavior.
Jim Kwik: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff00:59 The Hidden Cause of BurnoutBrain-performance expert Jim Kwik talks about why burnout isn't always caused by 'doing too much.'Â
Jim Kwik: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:43 Make This Simple Change to Improve Your Long-Term MemoryHow to fight boredom and fatigue and help your brain store information, according to brain-performance expert Jim Kwik.
Jim Kwik: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:11 This Counterintuitive Note-Taking Method Will Help You Remember MoreBrain coach Jim Kwik explains how to take notes to retain more of what you learn. (Hint: Don't write everything down.)Â
Jim Kwik: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:38 7 Daily Habits for Better Sleep Brain coach Jim Kwik shares tips to improve sleep, have more energy, and rewire your brain for success.
Real TalkAmrita Khalid Boxed Co-Founder Chieh Huang's Keys to Thriving in the PandemicThe entrepreneur behind bulk grocery e-commerce company Boxed shares his tips for entrepreneurs in the Covid-19 era.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: How Chieh Huang of Boxed Built a Successful Amazon CompetitorThe co-founder and CEO of Boxed, which sells bulk groceries and household products, shares his candid take on weathering the pandemic, being a responsible leader, and why it isn't too late to get into e-commerce.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff00:39 How to Empower Your Team to Build a Successful CompanySerial entrepreneur and investor Cindy Eckert, who sold Sprout Pharmaceuticals for $1 billion, talks about creating a culture of ownership.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:06 Why a Sense of Humor Can Be a Founder's Secret WeaponSerial entrepreneur and investor Cindy Eckert describes how to call out implicit bias and bring people around to your side.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:35 3 Things to Remember When Pitching InvestorsFounder and investor Cindy Eckert shares her best advice for a successful VC meeting.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:47 Turning Shared Values Into Strong Company CultureYour company's stated principles should inform how you and your team work every day, says founder and investor Cindy Eckert.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:55 2 Big Mistakes Entrepreneurs MakeFounder and investor Cindy Eckert talks about trusting your gut instincts when it comes to business decisions and choosing investors.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:28 Why Founders Shouldn't Be Too Eager to Raise MoneySerial entrepreneur and investor Cindy Eckert talks about why she believes in keeping control of your company for as long as possible.
Cindy Eckert: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:12 Creating a Culture of OwnershipEntrepreneur and investor Cindy Eckert shares tips for giving employees 'skin in the game' and helping them work toward common goals.
Real TalkMatt Haber Matt Mullenweg of WordPress: How a Fully Distributed Company Keeps Its Team Engaged'It can work for everyone,' says WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, who oversees 1,100 employees in 77 cities.
Real TalkGabrielle Bienasz Daniel Pink: How to Not Be Overwhelmed Right NowHaving trouble focusing or getting motivated? When you're extra stressed, try setting small goals. Here's how.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Daniel Pink on Maintaining Motivation in a CrisisIn Inc.'s June 24 'Real Talk: Business Reboot' event, the best-selling business author showed how to engage your employees by going after small wins.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:43 Alexa von Tobel on Why a Recession Is the Best Time to Start a BusinessVIDEO: LearnVest founder Alexa von Tobel says starting her company was scary, but she was certain it was the right thing to do.
Real TalkMatt Haber LearnVest Founder Alexa von Tobel: When Starting a Business, Lean Into CriticismYou don't have to agree with the feedback you receive, but you will learn something, according to the fintech founder-turned-investor.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: Alexa von Tobel on Starting a Business in a RecessionThe LearnVest and Inspired Capital founder talks about starting up in a downturn, the value of mentors, and what excites her as an investor.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:11 Alexa von Tobel's Three Rules for Raising MoneyVIDEO: Raising too much capital can lead to sloppy business decisions, says the LearnVest founder and Inspired Capital investor.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:47 Why Alexa von Tobel Embraces ChaosVIDEO: The serial entrepreneur, investor, and mother of three on why the old saying about work-life balance isn't quite right.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff04:03 Alexa von Tobel on the First Things You Should Do When You Launch a CompanyVIDEO: Step one: Write a business plan, says the serial entrepreneur and investor.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:53 What Alexa von Tobel Looks For When She's InvestingVIDEO: Founders should be both extremely passionate and highly informed, says the Inspired Capital venture investor.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:06 Alexa von Tobel on the Value of an MBAVIDEO: How to tell if an MBA is worth it, according to LearnVest founder Alexa von Tobel, who dropped out of Harvard Business School.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:30 Alexa von Tobel on How to Learn and Change as a LeaderVIDEO: The LearnVest founder and investor describes the different types of leadership she had to learn as her company grew.
Alexa von Tobel: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:50 How Alexa von Tobel Took LearnVest From Startup to a $375 Million ExitVIDEO: LearnVest founder Alexa von Tobel on how she managed to innovate in the highly regulated financial industry.
Real TalkMatt Haber Simon Sinek's Advice to Leaders: Check In. And Truly Listen'The biggest mistake that leaders make is that they think they need to have all the answers,' says the popular author and business coach.
Simon Sinek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff58:57 Simon Sinek: How Leaders Inspire Even in a Time of CrisisVIDEO: The best-selling author explains how visionary leaders navigate through uncertain times.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Simon Sinek on How to Lead Through Crisis and ChangeCheck out the highlights from Inc.'s Real Talk: Business Reboot streaming event, in which the best-selling author shares strategies to lead your team into the new normal.
Simon Sinek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:35 Simon Sinek: How to Make Your Employees FanaticalVIDEO: The leadership expert discusses the importance of articulating your company's purpose to employees.
Simon Sinek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:35 Simon Sinek: How to Keep Employees Inspired During a CrisisVIDEO: The best-selling author explains why being authentic is even more important during a time of crisis.
Simon Sinek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:24 Simon Sinek on How Much Transparency Is Too MuchVIDEO: The leadership expert reveals the great misunderstanding about what transparency means in a business.
Simon Sinek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:36 Simon Sinek on How to Show Vulnerability as a LeaderVIDEO: The best-selling author explains why employees and managers have very different rules when it comes to expressing vulnerability.
Real TalkGabrielle Bienasz Big Ass Fans Founder Carey Smith on How to Build a Business in a RecessionHe built a $500 million company straight through the Great Recession. Here's how.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Carey Smith on Transparency, Humility, and Surviving a RecessionDuring Inc.'s June 17 'Real Talk: Business Reboot,' the entrepreneur shared the strategies that got his company Big Ass Fans through the last economic crisis.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:29 Carey Smith: Where the Name 'Big Ass Fans' Came FromVIDEO: The entrepreneur shares how his company's unusual name turned out to be a natural fit that customers understood.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:47 Carey Smith: Why Layoffs Should Be Your Last ResortVIDEO: Cutting staff during lean times can cause your company problems when the economy rebounds, the Big Ass Fans founder says.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:59 Carey Smith: The Value of Being Honest With Your EmployeesVIDEO: The investor and Big Ass Fans founder says you owe it to your team to tell them about any concerns that affect them.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff55:00 Carey Smith: How to Lead Your Company Through a RecessionVIDEO: The founder of Big Ass Fans offers key strategies for communicating with your employees and spotting new business opportunities.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:49 Carey Smith's Best Advice for Expanding InternationallyVIDEO: The entrepreneur explains the changes his company Big Ass Fans made to jump-start overseas sales.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:04 Carey Smith: Why Entrepreneurs Need to Be HumbleVIDEO: The head of Unorthodox Ventures says it's impossible to work with a founder who lacks self-awareness.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:03 Carey Smith: How to Find a Winning Business IdeaVIDEO: The Unorthodox Ventures founder explains how to identify a problem that you have the unique experience to solve.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:47 Carey Smith: How to Spot Opportunities in a RecessionVIDEO: The entrepreneur shares a strategic move that made his company Big Ass Fans tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue.
Real TalkEmily Canal Jim Kwik: 3 Tips for Improving Your MemoryTo be more productive, try learning how to learn, says the popular brain coach.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff03:42 Jim Kwik on How to Get More Done by Taking Strategic BreaksVIDEO: Working in spurts of 25 to 30 minutes will help you accomplish more.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:25 Jim Kwik on the Myth of MultitaskingVIDEO: Task switching not only wastes time, it causes you to make more errors.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff00:37 Jim Kwik on How to Supercharge Your BrainVIDEO: The productivity expert shares practical tips for leading a limitless life.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Jim Kwik on How to Learn Anything FasterCheck out the highlights from Inc.'s Real Talk: Business Reboot streaming event, in which the brain-performance expert shares practical advice for supercharging your productivity.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:35 Jim Kwik on How to Learn Anything FasterVIDEO: Learning more information faster starts with better observation, according to the popular brain expert.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:57 Jim Kwik: How to Make Large Tasks EasyVIDEO: Upping your productivity often comes down to setting smaller individual goals.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff03:21 Jim Kwik on Why Meta Learning Is the Most Important SkillVIDEO: Learning how to learn is the first step toward limitless success.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:17 Jim Kwik: How to Improve Your Memory by Training Your BrainVIDEO: Remembering easy to forget information such as names all comes down to motivation.
Real TalkTim Crino AOL's Steve Case on How to Close the Investment GapSteve Case's Rise of the Rest initiative aims to bring racial and geographic diversity to entrepreneurship.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Steve Case on the Changes Coming to Funding and StartupsIn Inc.'s 'Real Talk: Business Reboot,' the internet innovator outlined necessary steps for entrepreneurs in the current business climate.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:15 Steve Case: Be Ready to Shift Your Mindset When Business Conditions ChangeVIDEO: In the current climate, companies are rapidly moving from a focus on just staying afloat to other phases, the venture capitalist says.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:54 How Workplaces Will Change, According to Steve CaseVIDEO: The pandemic has shown that businesses should avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to work arrangements, the investor and author says.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:24 Steve Case: How Governments Can Better Support StartupsVIDEO: Lawmakers need to increase their focus on small businesses, the venture investor urges.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff Steve Case: Why More Businesses Will Start Manufacturing in the U.S.VIDEO: Robotics and other technologies are causing companies to consider moving production, the AOL co-founder says.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:57 Steve Case: How to Address Minority Funding GapVIDEO: Investors need to recognize that backing a more diverse group of companies is smart business, the famed entrepreneur says.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:12 Steve Case: Finding Opportunities During a CrisisVIDEO: The AOL co-founder explains how to identify the businesses that will emerge from the current economic and social upheaval.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff00:05 Steve Case: The Steps to Making Your Company More InclusiveThe Revolution CEO says a more diverse business starts with identifying key metrics and refining your recruiting efforts.
Steve Case: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:21 Steve Case: How a Business Disaster Helped Create AOLVIDEO: The entrepreneur tells the story of rebranding his fledgling company after a deal with Apple abruptly fell apart.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff59:05 Daymond John: How Businesses Should Move Forward NowVIDEO: The FUBU founder and 'Shark Tank' mentor shared his experiences as a black entrepreneur, big mistakes he's made, and how listening is to surviving a crisis.
Real TalkMatt Haber Even in Tough Times, Daymond John Sees the Glass as 'Over-Full'The FUBU founder and 'Shark Tank' judge on the power of collaboration, the importance of listening, and why you need to be obsessed--obsessed!--with your customer.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:57 Daymond John's 20 Percent Rule for Starting a BusinessVIDEO: Why the FUBU founder thinks you shouldn't quit your day job to start a new venture.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:02 How Daymond John Moved Beyond FUBUVIDEO: After his clothing brand was a hit, John found new opportunities by investing, writing books, and speaking about entrepreneurship.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:37 What Bombas Taught Daymond John About Consumer BehaviorVIDEO: Show your customers what you're doing for the greater good, and they will become your cheerleaders, the 'Shark Tank'Â investor says.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:31 Daymond John: How to Help Entrepreneurs of Color SucceedVIDEO: The 'Shark Tank' mentor says to help more people of color become business owners, we must create opportunities to build financial intelligence.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:50 What Daymond John Learned From a Big MistakeVIDEO: After making a big investment in a women's clothing company, the FUBU founder discovered that buying his way into a new industry wasn't as simple as he'd thought.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:24 Daymond John: How to Keep Your Business Afloat in a CrisisVIDEO: The 'Shark Tank' investor says you should find new ways to retain customers, like partnering with other companies to offer discounts.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:17 Daymond John on Where to Find Great Ideas During a CrisisVIDEO: Look to your staff for input, the serial entrepreneur says. They might have the next great idea to grow your business.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business Reboot01:27 Daymond John on Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a BusinessVIDEO: Your potential customers, collaborators, and investors are just a Zoom away, the FUBU founder says.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:34 What Daymond John Thinks Will Happen in the Next Three MonthsVIDEO: Some businesses will fail, but ones in certain industries could explode, the 'Shark Tank' investor says.
Daymond John: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:37 Daymond John's Definition of a True EntrepreneurVIDEO: Your brand won't succeed unless you can identify your core beliefs and fulfill your promise to customers, the FUBU founder says.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff56:43 What Julia Cheek Learned From Everlywell's Dramatic Covid PivotVideo: The founder and CEO of home health testing startup Everlywell tells the story of how her company got its Covid-19 tests to market--and how she's changed as a leader.
Covid Resource CenterMatt Haber How Everlywell's Julia Cheek Makes Big Decisions QuicklyThe Austin-based healthtech entrepreneur talked with Inc. about the strategic moves that led to her company's breakthrough success.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:39 Julia Cheek: How to Make Decisions When the Stakes Are HighVIDEO: Everlywell's founder recounts how the company decided to put all its energy into Covid-19 testing.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: Everlywell's Julia Cheek on Leadership Lessons From the Covid-19 CrisisThe health-tech entrepreneur spoke on launching Covid-19 tests in two weeks, cutting red tape, and worrying 'like a mom' about her team.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:48 How a Busy Founder Stays Balanced in QuarantineVideo: Walking meetings and home workouts are two ways that Everlywell's Julia Cheek stays focused and healthy while working from home.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:48 How to Innovate on a BudgetVideo: As the economic crisis worsened, Everlywell was working hard to meet Covid-19 testing needs--while cutting costs severely to avoid layoffs, founder and CEO Julia Cheek says.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:03 Julia Cheek: When Making Hard Decisions, Think Beyond the DataVIDEO: Making good decisions requires equal parts brain and heart, the Everlywell founder says.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:58 How Julia Cheek Landed Capital for Her First StartupVIDEO: Everlywell's founder describes the challenges of fundraising as a first-time founder--even with a Harvard MBA.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:48 How Managing Through Crises Changed Julia Cheek's LeadershipVIDEO: Everlywell's founder says leading through a pandemic, economic downturn, and social unrest has changed how she approaches her job.
Julia Cheek: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff00:07 Julia Cheek: How 'Shark Tank' Changed the Game for EverlywellVIDEO: Appearing on the show showed the startup that its product could resonate with a much wider audience.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff46:46 Kendra Scott: Focus on Your Customers, Not on Your BusinessVideo: The jewelry and lifestyle entrepreneur says your company's success hinges on your ability to connect with the people you serve.
Real TalkMatt Haber This Billion-Dollar Brand's Covid Strategy: Act Like a Startup AgainAustin-based jewelry and home decor seller Kendra Scott reminds herself that there are lessons in every challenge and that the customer is always the boss.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Kendra Scott on Connecting to Your CustomersIn Inc.'s 'Real Talk: Business Reboot' series, the lifestyle brand founder offered advice on what entrepreneurs should focus on during the pandemic and beyond.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:45 Kendra Scott: My Secret for Overcoming SetbacksVideo: The lifestyle entrepreneur says she would never have achieved the successes in her career and personal life without experiencing the down times that preceded them.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:30 Kendra Scott: How the Financial Crisis Helped My BusinessVideo: Realizing she needed to quickly transform her lifestyle brand, the entrepreneur made a pivot that ultimately led to huge growth.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:13 Kendra Scott: A Great Workplace Doesn't Need Four WallsVIDEO: The jewelry business owner says companies are now realizing that physical offices are not as crucial as they thought.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:43 Why Brick-and-Mortar Retail Still Has a Bright FutureVideo: Jewelry entrepreneur Kendra Scott says shoppers will always have a need for the human connection you can only get in physical stores.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:15 Kendra Scott: How the Retail Industry Will ChangeVideo: Businesses will need to remain flexible as customer needs shift after the pandemic, the lifestyle entrepreneur advises.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:39 How to Maintain Your Team's Well-BeingVideo: Entrepreneur Kendra Scott explains how she has made her employees feel supported, needed, and engaged during the pandemic.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:08 The Importance of a Diverse Supply ChainVideo: Focus on the future--even as much as 20 years ahead--to maintain your supply chain, advises lifestyle entrepreneur Kendra Scott.
Kendra Scott: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:28 How to Delight Your Customers Every Single DayVideo: Your customer is your boss, entrepreneur Kendra Scott says, so your primary job is to bring her joy.
Real TalkTim Crino David Droga: The Future of Advertising and What It Will Take to SucceedThe creativity guru spoke to Inc. about what will stay and what will go.
David Droga: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff58:40 David Droga: Creativity Is Your Competitive AdvantageIn Inc.'s 'Real Talk: Business Reboot' exclusive live virtual event, the founder of influential creative agency Droga5 gave advice for staying inspired and crafting messages that will resonate with your audience.
MarketingSophie Downes Seth Godin Wants You to Act Like a HumanIn Inc.'s 'Real Talk' virtual event, the marketing guru advised business owners to get back to basics.
Seth Godin: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff58:14 Seth Godin: Commit to Serving Your AudienceVideo: The popular author explained what entrepreneurs must do find the right customers and give them the products--and the treatment--they need.
Real TalkInc. staff Watch: Mark Cuban on Where Small Business Owners Go From HereCheck out the highlights from Inc.'s series premiere of Real Talk: Business Reboot, in which Mark Cuban fielded questions from business owners across industries.
StrategyEmily Canal Rebecca Minkoff's 5 Tips for Weathering a DownturnKeep trying new things and be honest if things don't work out.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff51:40 Fashion Entrepreneur Rebecca Minkoff on How to PivotVideo: Fashion entrepreneur and creative director Rebecca Minkoff shares tips for adapting during a crisis.
Inc. WebinarsInc. Video Staff59:26 Jim Kwik on Optimizing Your BrainVideo: Productivity expert Jim Kwik shares tips for improving focus and boosting success.
Jason Fried: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff59:32 Basecamp CEO Jason Fried on How Remote Teams WinVideo: Remote work expert Jason Fried shares tips for managing a remote workforce successfully.
Mark Cuban: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff57:49 Ask Me Anything With Mark CubanThe Shark Tank star talks about pivots, producitivity and the future of American business, post-Covid-19.
John Paul DeJoria: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff56:24 John Paul DeJoria on How to Spot Opportunities in a Harsh Business ClimateVideo: The billionaire entrepreneur discusses the methods and the mindset necessary to overcome the adversity companies now face.
Carey Smith: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:00 Carey Smith: Stop Worrying About Your CompetitorsFigure out how to differentiate your own business instead of fixating on what others are doing, the entrepreneur and investor advises.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff57:02 Daniel Pink: How to Motivate Your Team--and YourselfVIDEO: The popular business author talks about how to manage the Covid-19 crisis by promoting transparency, a sense of belonging, and small wins.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:17 Daniel Pink: How the Pandemic Will Change WorkVIDEO: Companies are rethinking what kinds of work are best done in an office, the popular business author says.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:28 Daniel Pink: Why Leaders Need to Be TransparentVIDEO: You must clearly explain the reasons for your decisions, the acclaimed business author says--especially when it comes to layoffs and pay cuts.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:33 Daniel Pink: How to Maintain Your Sense of PurposeVIDEO: The business author shows a simple exercise to avoid losing sight of the reason for your work.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:16 Daniel Pink: The 3 Biggest Factors in MotivationVIDEO: The popular business author says that as a leader, you need to connect your employees' daily work to a larger purpose.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:13 Daniel Pink: The Role of Money in MotivationVIDEO: Don't rely on monetary rewards when you're assigning complex, long-term tasks, the business author says.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff02:08 Daniel Pink: 2 Keys to Employee Productivity and Well-BeingVIDEO: It's vital to provide your team members with a sense of belonging and psychological safety, according to the popular business author.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff01:56 Daniel Pink: The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Customers Right NowVIDEO: The best-selling business author says that in the current climate, it's more important than ever to just reach out and listen.
Daniel Pink: Real Talk Business RebootInc. Video Staff03:03 Daniel Pink: To Keep Employees Engaged, Give Them AutonomyVIDEO: Let go of the belief that people work better when they're being controlled, the business author advises.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:54 What It's Like to Be the Face of Your Own Brand (and Why You Should Do It)Otherland founder Abigail Cook Stone says putting herself out there is one of the best things she's done for her startup.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:15 New to Direct-to-Consumer Marketing? Here's What You Should KnowAbigail Cook Stone, founder of DTC candle company Otherland, shares her tips for entrepreneurs new to the niche.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:33 The Secret to Creating a Successful Online Brand, According to the Founder of OtherlandAbigail Cook Stone shares what she learned about crafting a Millennial marketing identity.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:54 Why This E-Commerce Entrepreneur Changed Her Mind About Influencer MarketingAbigail Cook Stone, the founder and CEO of Otherland, developed a new perspective on influencer marketing after seeing its impact for herself.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff54:16 Otherland Founder Abigail Cook Stone on the Power of Immersive Marketing for a DTC BrandIn growing her New York City-based e-commerce startup, Stone has learned key digital marketing lessons.
Real TalkMelissa Angell How This 33-Year-Old Built a Visual-Forward Millennial BrandOtherland's Abigail Cook Stone spoke candidly about her savvy marketing and gave advice to those just starting out.
Real TalkAnna Meyer Otherland's Secret to Selling Scented Candles Online: Evocative StorytellingThis 33-year-old ex-Ralph Lauren art buyer has a lot to say about connecting with customers' emotions.
Real TalkInc. staff Sign Up Now: Meet Otherland's Abigail Cook in This Exclusive Inc. Stream Event, 12 p.m. TodayJoin an inspiring conversation with the brilliant mind behind the upstart candle brand known for its modern scent design and immersive storytelling.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff06:04 The High Risk of Low Pay: A 2022 PredictionThe co-founder and CEO of &Pizza has been a vocal advocate for a living wage. He explains why the Great Resignation is the final call for companies to raise worker pay.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff08:27 What It Takes to Be an Employee-Focused EmployerCo-founder and CEO of &Pizza Michael Lastoria on the importance of listening to your staff and the one employee benefit that saved his company during the pandemic.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff04:50 Why Starting a Business Is So Much Harder Than It Was 10 Years AgoSerial entrepreneur Michael Lastoria on the lessons he learned in starting his pizza chain &pizza, and why he underestimated what it takes start a new business.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:26 Why Being 'Fearlessly Weird' Is Key to Beating Your CompetitorsThe best way to succeed is to stand out and toss any rulebook, according to co-founder and CEO of &Pizza Michael Lastoria.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff Watch: How Any Business Can Combat the Great Resignation by Offering Livable WagesCo-founder and CEO of &pizza Michael Lastoria on why he continues to advocate for a higher minimum wage and why even pizza chains can make a difference in the lives of employees.
Real TalkInc. staff Sign Up Now: Meet &Pizza's Michael Lastoria in an Exclusive Inc. Streaming Event 12 p.m. ET TodayLastoria will offer his best advice on how to innovate within the food industry, from creating a unique brand identity to being a force for social justice.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff The Book That Helped This Retail Founder Launch Her CompanyFashionphile founder Sarah Davis discusses the most important business book she's ever read.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:53 Fashionphile's Sarah Davis Offers Her Best Advice for EntrepreneursThe founder reveals what she would tell someone looking to start a retail business today.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:54 How to Decide Whether to Your Company Should Break Out of Its NicheSarah Davis discusses the temptation to expand Fashionphile beyond luxury bags and accessories.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff03:11 Fashionphile Founder Sarah Davis on the State of the Resale MarketThe founder talks about where the fashion-resale industry stands today--and where she thinks it's going.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff03:32 How Retail Brands Can Use Technology to Their AdvantageFashionphile founder Sarah Davis explains how technology has become critical to her business.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff59:29 Fashionphile Founder Sarah Davis on Building a Successful Secondhand Retail BusinessThe founder of the luxury goods reseller spoke about the challenges and opportunities for today's retail brands.
Real TalkInc. staff Sign Up Now: Meet Fashionphile's Sarah Davis in This Exclusive Inc. Stream Event at 3 p.m. TodayDon't let the glamour fool you. Data and algorithms are this fashion website's secret weapons.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:53 What the End of Cookie Tracking Means for BusinessesAngela Benton, founder and CEO of data-science company Streamlytics, talks about how companies are rethinking how they gather consumer data.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:51 This Company Is Developing a Universal Standard to Help You Manage Your DataTransferring your data should be as easy as saving a PDF, says Angela Benton, founder and CEO of data-science company Streamlytics.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:55 Why This Founder Wants Consumers to Own Part of Her CompanyAngela Benton, founder and CEO of data-science company Streamlytics, talks about why her company is raising money from everyday people.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:57 How to Eliminate Bias in Artificial IntelligenceAngela Benton, founder and CEO of data-science company Streamlytics, talks about using ethically sourced data to train AI.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff00:02 How This Black Female Founder Is Using Data to Make Tech More EquitableIt's possible to collect and sell data ethically and inclusively, says Angela Benton, founder and CEO of data-science company Streamlytics.
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Real TalkAmrita Khalid Warby Parker's Dave Gilboa Has a Prescription for Retail SuccessLook for an evolving hybrid of virtual and in-person customer experiences.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: Key Lessons for Direct-to-Consumer Brands From Warby Parker's Dave GilboaThe eyeglasses brand's co-founder and co-CEO shares his story about how Warby Parker became a leader in the DTC space and his advice for other entrepreneurs.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:39 How Your DTC Brand Can Stand Out, According to Warby Parker's Dave GilboaThe eyeglasses company's co-founder and co-CEO talks about the future of direct-to-consumer retail.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:12 What Warby Parker's Co-Founder Would Do Differently If He Could Start OverDave Gilboa, the eyeglasses brand's co-CEO, talks about a key decision he and his co-founders made in their company's early days.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:55 How Warby Parker Used Customer Feedback to Design Its Retail StoresDave Gilboa, the eyeglasses brand's co-founder and co-CEO, talks about how the company brought e-commerce strategies to its retail locations.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff03:04 Why Warby Parker's Co-Founders Divided Up the CEO Job--and How They Make It WorkDave Gilboa talks about why he and co-founder Neil Blumenthal decided to run their eyeglasses company as equal partners.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff47:28 Warby Parker's Dave Gilboa on Leading a Direct-to-Consumer Brand in 2021The co-founder and co-CEO of the eyeglasses company shares lessons from his company's founding story and pandemic pivot.
Real TalkInc. staff Sign Up Now: Meet Warby Parker's Dave Gilboa in an Exclusive Inc. Stream Event 12 p.m. ET TodayFind out how a startup remade the eyewear category in the U.S. by setting out to build a brand that matters.
Real TalkAmrita Khalid Steve Jobs and Howard Shultz Did It. How Tatcha's Victoria Tsai Reclaimed Her CEO JobThe founder and CEO of the premium skin care line stepped aside, only to return in 2021 to lead the company through the pandemic.
Real TalkSophie Downes Watch: What Tatcha's Victoria Tsai Learned From Stepping Down as CEO--and Coming Back to Transform Her CompanyThe skincare founder shares her leadership philosophy and advice for building a unique brand that lasts.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:09 The Covid-19 Crisis Taught This CEO 2 Key Lessons About LeadershipVicky Tsai, founder and CEO of skincare brand Tatcha, on how the pandemic changed how she views challenges--and her employees.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:36 Why This Founder 'Kills' 30 Percent of Her Company's ProductsVicky Tsai, founder and CEO of skincare brand Tatcha, talks about standing out in a trend-driven industry.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:44 Ready to Sell Your Company? Here's What to Look For in an AcquirerHow Vicky Tsai, founder and CEO of skincare brand Tatcha, knew that Unilever was the right buyer for her company.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:54 Why This Founder Sold Her Company and Stepped Down as CEO--and Then Came BackVicky Tsai, founder and CEO of skincare brand Tatcha, talks about being asked to lead her company for the second time.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff51:59 How Tatcha's Vicky Tsai Built and Sold a $500 Million Beauty Brand--and Reclaimed ItTsai talks about brand purpose, product development, and returning to her CEO role during the pandemic.
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Real TalkGraham Winfrey Watch: How Compass Founder Robert Reffkin Defied the Odds and Built a Multibillion-Dollar CompanyThe Compass CEO and Inc. 500 alum talks about overcoming adversity and leading with authenticity.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:44 Compass Founder Robert Reffkin on How to Bounce Back From FailureThe real estate entrepreneur talks about the best way to respond to adversity.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:28 How to Help Your Workers Be Their Best SelvesCompass CEO Robert Reffkin discusses the benefits of offering your employees flexibility.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff01:27 How Remote Work Will Make Companies More EfficientCompass CEO Robert Reffkin explains how remote work will lead to productivity gains for businesses.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff02:04 Compass Founder Robert Reffkin on the Future of Real EstateThe CEO discusses how digital technology will transform the real estate industry in permanent ways.
Real TalkInc. Video Staff54:54 Compass Founder Robert Reffkin on How to Transform Your Business by Dreaming BigThe real estate entrepreneur shares lessons for how to lead a team while pursuing aggressive growth.