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Scientific BodyBuilding- Jeff Nippard

Posted by passaroca22

· Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

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Jeff Nippard is a Canadian entrepreneur, strength coach, author, YouTube influencer, and natural bodybuilder with a revolutionarily successful, new approach to the world of bodybuilding. With a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Newfoundland, Jeff went on to become a successful body builder in the International Fitness and Bodybuilding federation (IFBB). Jeff discovered a passion for coaching and training other health-conscious people to achieve their goals and develop better functioning bodies. Unlike other influencers and trainers, Jeff’s program for both health and business centers on science and human anatomy. His YouTube videos are more like thoroughly researched lab reports than the posing and flexing videos released by his competitors. Among the world’s viral fitness influencers, Jeff has built his own well-known brand around scientific studies and data. His channel, with content ranging from nutrition to cardio to specific exercises, has over 463 million views.

With a uniquely scientific and unaggressive approach to fitness, Jeff is both a commercial and social entrepreneur. His mission is twofold: help the world become physically stronger and healthier while developing his career as a pillar of the fitness world.

You can visit Jeff Nippard’s website here, where he sells his books and plans on fitness and nutrition.

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Categories : Athletics, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Business::Entrepreneurs, Healthy Lifestyle, Influencer, Uncategorized, Workout

Spotify and the Daniel Ek Story

Posted by Reed Oakes

· Monday, October 28th, 2024

· 5 Comments

Revolutionary music streaming platform Spotify is a giant in the world of streaming. Arguments have sparked up over what is the ‘best’ service, but the numbers do not lie, and Spotify takes the cake. I was curious to find out why Spotify is as popular as it is, and I landed on Daniel Ek.

Daniel Ek is the millennial entrepreneur creator of Spotify, and launched Spotify in 2008. Before Spotify, there were very few subscription-based music platforms that were legal. Spotify also offers a very affordable subscription price, and even offers college students a further discounted price.

Ek saw this problem where there were easy ways to access music through companies like Napster or Deezer, but the ways people were using these services was illegal. Daniel Ek wanted to help artists take back their music, while he could also make money off of this.

Today, Spotify has its very popular algorithm that suggests new music for people to listen to based on their previous listening history, and also shows them statistics like who their favorite artists were from a certain year. Spotify today is valued at over $70 billion and is the first place on the podium of music streaming platforms, and that is coming from an Apple Music subscriber.

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Categories : Business::Entrepreneurs, Music

Ben Francis: Gymshark

Posted by kierajennings

· Monday, October 28th, 2024

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Ben Francis is one of those rare entrepreneurs who didn’t just build a brand—he built a movement in fitness culture. As the founder of Gymshark, he took a simple idea from his garage and turned it into a global brand that’s now competing with giants like Nike and Adidas. But unlike those big names, Francis started as a regular gym-goer who saw an opportunity to make workout gear that actually fit well, looked good, and felt like it belonged to the modern bodybuilding community.

Francis’ journey as an entrepreneur is relatable because he started young, balancing college classes and a job delivering pizza. His days were ordinary, but he had this intense passion for fitness and technology. So in 2012, he and his friends started Gymshark, literally printing t-shirts in his parents’ garage. Their goal wasn’t just to make money; it was to create workout gear that stood out from what mainstream brands were offering. Traditional brands didn’t focus on the tight, fitted clothing that lifters wanted—stuff that would show off hard-earned muscles but also be functional.

What really set Gymshark apart was Francis’ approach to marketing. Back then, social media was just starting to blow up, and Francis was one of the first to realize that influencers could make a brand cool. Instead of spending money on traditional ads, he sent free Gymshark gear to fitness influencers on Instagram and YouTube, making Gymshark gear a kind of badge in the online gym community. Suddenly, Gymshark wasn’t just a brand—it was a symbol of the fitness culture that valued authenticity and dedication over big budgets.

Even when Gymshark blew up, Francis kept focusing on what his audience wanted. He stepped down as CEO for a few years to let more experienced managers lead the brand’s growth. But in 2021, he returned as CEO with a vision to make Gymshark not just bigger, but better, aligning the brand with sustainability and other values important to younger generations.

Ben Francis’ story shows that entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money—it’s about understanding people and culture. His journey proves that a simple idea, driven by passion and creativity, can go head-to-head with industry giants if it truly connects with a community.

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Categories : Athletics, Bodybuilding, Bodybuilding, Business::Entrepreneurs, entertainment, Entrepreneurship, Gen Z, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Influencer, Male Entrepreneurs, mental health, Nutrition

Shark Tank – Ring Doorbell

Posted by thomasre24

· Sunday, October 27th, 2024

· 5 Comments

The journey of Ring is one of enterprise and grit. Founded in 2013 by Jamie Siminoff, Ring started off with this one potent idea-to create a smart doorbell that would make homeowners more secure by helping them see and talk to visitors through their smartphones. The felt need for this security adjustment and convenience-one that was getting increasingly prepared well for the product to be received by tech-savvy customers-was there in this case.

Despite the revolutionary idea, Siminoff struggled a great deal to find investors. Shark Tank in 2013 proved to be a turning point. He did not land a deal with the Sharks; however, the show proved priceless exposure. The exposure on a national scale set Ring into motion and attracted investors outside of the show. It was really about overcoming that first significant hurdle: his conviction in the product, and that he could change course on a dime.

And boy, did persistence pay off for Ring. The company continued to grow, and in 2018, Amazon bought Ring for a reported $1 billion. More than the validation of Siminoff’s vision, the acquisition epitomized resilience and adaptability-part of the very tenets of entrepreneurship. This story of Ring reminds one that the setbacks become the steppingstones to success, and with will and innovation, entrepreneurs can turn their dreams into reality.

https://www.geekwire.com/2019/shark-tanks-billion-dollar-blunder-startup-ring-went-tv-rejection-amazon-acquisition/

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Categories : Business, Sales, Business::Entrepreneurs, Male Entrepreneurs, Millennial Entrepreneurs, Shark Tank, Technology

R.J. Duarte- Founder of GreenWorx Landscaping

Posted by Ryan Principe

· Saturday, October 26th, 2024

· 1 Comment

R.J. Duarte, a nineteen-year-old talented entrepreneur found his light for work. He was accepted into Colorado State University, although he decided not to go. R.J. at nineteen said “College wasn’t for me” and he said this because he had a landscaping business that was bringing in six figures. He said, “I figured I should stick with this” that is so impressive to have your own business that is driving in six figures at such a young age. R.J. started cutting grass at a very young age, he was eight cutting in Golden, Colorado. At the age of eight, he had a unique work ethic that really made his business successful. He was tripling his income every year even at this young age, and in middle school, he and his friend came together so they could cut more lawns. When R.J. was in high school, he named the company GreenWorx. After high school, his friend went to college, and it forced a split between the two. Although, R.J. just took everything back into control, and he saw a lot of room for growth and innovation. Then, he rebranded his company and made it a premium landscaping and maintenance company. Duarte had said a few things on his decision, “It’s higher margins for more risk,” and “That comes with headaches, but without headaches, there’s no reward.” This shows that he had a mind of an entrepreneur, and he was willing to go big or go home and innovate with his company. Now, GreenWorx is up to twelve to fifteen members on staff that is made up of mostly high school students. R.J. definitely made the right decision considering just as of this year, GreenWorx is bringing in right around $750,000! This is just so amazing to see the innovations that R.J. had to make, and the outcome was exactly what he wanted. Finally, Duarte said, “We’re hardworking, blue-collar people,” and “There’s nothing wrong with that.” This is awesome, he and his crew are very comparable, and they make a lot of money doing what they do.

Link to Article: Meet 16 Teen Founders Who Are Building Big Businesses — and Making Big Money | Entrepreneur

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Categories : Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Environment, Landscaping, Male Entrepreneurs, Manual labor, Millennial Enrepreneuers

Shubham Banerjee: Founder of Braigo

Posted by krummelva24

· Saturday, October 26th, 2024

· 2 Comments

12-year-old Shubham Banerjee’s interest in Braille and Braille printers evolved out of his love for science. While doing research for an engineering project to enter for a science fair in January of 2014, he discovered that less than 10% of blind people can actually read Braille. This was, in part, due to the extremely high prices of Braille printers, costing around $2,000. Additionally, technological advancements such as the development of voice-to-text software significantly impacted the lives of the visually impaired. Banerjee realized that many visually impaired people were not able to afford the extremely expensive Braille printers, or the technology needed to efficiently communicate without one. Therefore, his new goal was to significantly reduce the cost of a Braille printer.

Banerjee worked for weeks to create a working prototype. After seven attempts, he finally successfully created a prototype using a Lego Mindstorms EV3 robotics kit and some small electrical components. Banerjee and his father, a software engineer, would often stay up until 2 a. m. working on the project together. At 13 years old, a high school freshman, Banerjee founded Braigo, the company name combining the words Braille and Lego. Braigo was a low-cost, portable printer and embosser that prints out raised bumps on paper. Banerjee also co-founded the company Braigo Labs to further develop the printer. Banerjee was faced with a lot of criticism and uncertainty because many Silicon Valley startups had tried to undertake the same project without success. He did not let this affect his work and research, however, and persevered through the difficult times. “Some [people] said that the market is not that big, or [that this is] a specialty product,” Banerjee says, unfazed. “I just went ahead with what I thought was right.”

The Braigo printed proved a success even while in its early stages. Banerjee entered his product into the 2014 Synopsis Science Fair and took home the top prize for a science or engineering breakthrough. It was also endorsed by Henry Wedler, a PhD candidate in organic chemistry who was honored by Barack Obama as a Champion of Change for his work leading a chemistry camp for visually impaired students. As Wedler puts it, “Inventors have been attempting to do what Shubham has done with Braille embossers for many years. Sometimes, it takes a young, fresh imagination and a will of iron to be truly innovative. This is the energy and quality that Shubham’s knowledge and passion as an inventor bring to Silicon Valley.” Banerjee and his company, Braigo Labs, managed to bring in venture capital to ensure the success of his company, becoming the youngest person ever to receive venture capitalist investment, according to CBS. Banerjee’s innovative spirit helped to better the lives of the visually impaired, while also encouraging and promoting others to follow in his footsteps.

To learn more about Shubham Banerjee and Braigo , click here.

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Categories : Business::Entrepreneurs, Engineering, Kid Entrepreneurs, Male Entrepreneurs, Social Impact, STEM, Technology, Uncategorized

Hart Main of ManCans Candles—A Spark of Inspiration in Innovation

Posted by Ana Geike

· Friday, October 25th, 2024

· 1 Comment

Thirteen-year-old Hart Main’s inspiration for manly-scented candles struck when his sister Camryn sold candles to raise money for their school and he thought this selection was lacking in appeal to the male population. Straying from normalized scents like Egyptian cotton and toasted vanilla that Hart considered more feminine in nature, he dreamt up candles smelling of New York Style Pizza, Grandpa’s Pip, Sawdust, Campfire, New Mitt, Fresh Cut Grass, Coffee, and Bacon, the current breadth of the ManCans line. Hart turned a spiteful spin on his older sister’s production to a full-fledged business venture with the encouragement of his parents and a heart set on a $1,500 bike.

While this transformation required initial investments on the Harts’ part, a primary drive behind its growth has been how ManCans gives back to the community before the candles are even made. As indicated by the name, the candles are made in cans—soup cans, in fact, which Main buys, donating the soup to local soup kitchens and keeping the cans to package the candles. The business’ growth has led to several demands in production—the need for a larger space than the Mains’ kitchen and more hands on deck.

Main—who is now 26—eventually shifted production to the Beaver Creek Candle Company of Lisbon, Ohio, another effort to give back the community as a manufacturing company employing people with developmental challenges. ManCans are sold across the nation, and the vigor Main has demonstrated in driving his venture this far and into the hearts of people in his hometown and beyond show that it will be a long time—if ever—until this thriving business kicks the can.

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Categories : Bootstrap Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Candles, Gen Z, Kid Entrepreneurs, Social Impact, Young Entrepreneur

Mo’s Bows

Posted by passaroca22

· Monday, October 14th, 2024

· 1 Comment

One young entrepreneur saw a pain in the world of men’s fashion: a lack of personal style and flair, specifically in the area of bowties. He decided to match his passion with the pain he saw, starting his own business to fill that gap. A nine-year-old native of Memphis, Tennesse, Moziah Bridges set out to create bowties with handcrafted, intentional style. Upon not being able to find a suitable bowtie for himself and realizing that many other style-conscious men struggled with the same problem, “Mo’s Bows” was born. The founder developed his sewing skills to make the ties from his grandmother’s scrap materials. Creative, determined, and passionate about his work, Moziah eventually hired tailors to handle the manual side of the business while he focused on the creative designs.

A pivotal moment in “Mo’s Bows” occurred when Moziah appeared on the hit entrepreneurial show, “Shark Tank.” The show gave “Mo’s Bows” great publicity and helped Moziah learn how to take his business to the next level. The company has sold almost $1,000,000 worth of handmade bowties and accessories (including a personal bowtie designed for Barack Obama). Mo’s products are carried by such noteworthy brands as Cole Haan, Bloomingdale’s, and Neiman Marcus. His company also supplies bow and neckties for the entire NBA.

Mo Bridges took his passion for creative, handcrafted style, fit it into the market’s gap, and built a large, successful, and impactful enterprise from the ground up. You can visit Mo’s business here.

Mo's Bows

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Categories : Bootstrap Business, Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Fashion, Kid Entrepreneurs, Uncategorized

RJ Duarte: The Founder of Green Worx Landscaping

Posted by krummelva24

· Monday, October 14th, 2024

· 1 Comment

Based out of Golden, Colorado, RJ Duarte was only eight years old when his entrepreneurial ventures started. Motivated by his desire to buy himself candy, Duarte started his lawn mowing business in 2008 with one lawn mower, a red wagon, and five weekly lawn mowing clients. He began to take his business seriously by his third season and invested his savings back into his company. Duarte’s dedication, commitment, and incredible work ethic as an entrepreneur are evident as his income tripled every year since he began his business.

As Duarte began middle school, his business had grown too large to handle himself. He chose a friend from middle school, Owen Johnson, to be a partner in his landscaping business. Two years later, Duarte and Johnson decided they needed a name for their company- they eventually landed on Green Worx. Green Worx had grown much larger than the mere neighborhood lawncare service it started as. After working with Green Worx for over five years, Johnson decided to part ways with the company in order to pursue a college education after graduating high school. Duarte and Johnson, however, still frequently meet as friends to discuss Green Worx and life in general. As Duarte was contemplating going to college and running his company from school, Green Worx was pulling in six figures from annual revenue. He decided to focus on growing his company and work on creating a full-scale landscaping business.

One way that Duarte demonstrated he was an excellent, young entrepreneur was through his willingness to take risks. After high school, in 2019, Duarte made the decision to drop Grenn Worx’s small clients and, instead, rebrand as a premium landscaping and maintenance company. This meant that he would be undertaking large-scale, intricate landscaping and construction projects. Green Worx added two construction crews and lots of new equipment to the company. Duarte knew how risky the shift in scale would be for the business but decided to continue with it anyway. “It’s higher margins for more risk,” he says. “That comes with headaches, but without headaches, there’s no reward.”

Green Worx was incredibly successful throughout the years. In 2015, Duarte and Johnson had won first place in the Celebration for Young Entrepreneurs and also won the Young Americans Bank Business Award. In 2016, the newsletter, The Golden Informer, wrote an article about the success of Green Worx and put Green Worx on the front cover. In that same year, Green Worx was nominated and won the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award By Ernst & Young Foundation. By the end of 2016, Green Worx was 300% bigger than the year before. Green Worx continues to steadily grow. In 2019, the company brought in $750,000 in revenue. Duarte was never afraid of the workload and was always searching for new ways to expand and grow his business. Green Worx’s success is built off of his hard work and devotion to his craft.

Click here to read more about Green Worx.

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Categories : Business, Small Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Construction, Kid Entrepreneurs, Landscaping, Male Entrepreneurs, Manual labor, Outdoors, young entrepreneurs

An Interior Designer Entrepreneur

Posted by Abbey George

· Sunday, October 13th, 2024

· 1 Comment

Anita Oghenevwede Precious is a 29-year-old entrepreneur who started an interior design business at the age of 21 fresh out of college. She called her business Noani Home, targeting a gap in the market for well-detailed decorative art pieces. A talented painter and artist herself, many of her paintings are found in homes today.

While finding her footing in the industry she discovered her niche. She called it “Caffe latte-themed spaces.” Her company has hired many talented people within Nigeria. She also works as a fitness and beauty enthusiast and travel influencer. Anita constantly pushes the limits of traditional design leaving a lasting impact on the world of interior design.

She gives credit to her family of industrious and hard-working women to her drive for success. She sources 80% of her resources from local producers and manufacturers. Talking about the niche her company identified, she talks about “caffe latte” and how the spaces she leaves give a warm vibe such of that of a warm drink of coffee and milk.

She found that decorative art wasn’t easily accessible to many who wanted it, and that there were many art lovers in Nigeria who were interested in her work. She hired talented artists from Nigeria to help source unique work.

Anita uses music as inspiration and calming source and says that traveling inspires her to find new niches and find ways to explore new prospects.

Advice that she gives to young entrepreneurs is that just having a passion for design isn’t enough, you have to develop a passion for the hectic process of creating and producing to stay the long course. You can read more about her passion for unique design here!

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Categories : Africa, Blogging, Business::Entrepreneurs, Decor, Design