Published in The Startup·PinnedIdeas Are Worthless: Crucial Lessons From Experience With a Failed StartupI failed more times in a year than I had in my entire adult life. But I learned from those failures. — I went into my first startup thinking exactly what every other founder thinks: “This is the best idea anyone has ever had. There’s no way we can fail.” After less than a year working full-time with my co-founder on the business, it seems that I was wrong. We did fail…Startup7 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedI Know What I Want to Be When I Grow UpMy 31-year journey to an answer — It all started when I was a child. As most peoples’ stories do. In the beginning (or close enough) At 5, I wanted to be a Pastor. By the time I turned 8, that dream was long gone, but…Entrepreneurship7 min read
Published in The Startup·PinnedHow to Get Your First Writing Job on Upwork5 tips that took me from constant rejection to a steady income — Upwork is a great way to make some extra money as a writer. Unlike some other writing platforms, there is no cost or waiting period for offering your services on Upwork. They also take care of everything to do with payments, so you don’t need to create invoices, chase down…Freelancing6 min read
Published in Curious·PinnedHow to be a Socially Anxious EntrepreneurBy setting rules for myself, I learned to live with one of my greatest fears — Want to know how bad my social anxiety is? I used to have a process for sending an IM to a friend. You read that right — I didn’t say a stranger. I needed a process to reach out to a friend. Triple-check the message for potential alternate meanings Worry…Life6 min read
Dec 8, 2020Startup vs. Small Business: The 5 Practical DifferencesHow they differ and which is best for your company — Does it often seem that these two terms — startup vs. small business — are used interchangeably? As an entrepreneur, knowing how they differ helps you decide what type of company you really want to be running. In this article, I’ll discuss the differences between startups and small businesses in…Business8 min read
Dec 3, 2020How to Use Mailchimp for Email Marketing in 2020: The Ultimate Beginner’s GuideIncluding email marketing best practices and step-by-step setup instructions — Have you spent as many hours as I have trying to figure out how to set up your email newsletter? I got so fed up with dealing with incomplete or out-of-date information that I decided to just write my own guide. If you’ve ever wanted to know why you need…Marketing27 min read
Dec 1, 2020Intrapreneur vs. Entrepreneur: Which Path Is Best for You?Learn about the different environments, levels of risk, and potential upsides — Does the thrill of entrepreneurship mixed with the safety of a corporate job sound like the perfect combo? Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs alike drive innovation, but they do it in very different environments. In this article, I’ll break down the similarities and differences between these paths and help you determine which…Entrepreneurship7 min read
Nov 10, 2020How Can You Become a Freelance Data Scientist?An in-depth guide covering everything from defining a niche to finding clients — Why Should You Freelance? Freelancing is becoming more and more popular. According to Upwork’s 2019 Freelancing in America Survey, 35% of the US workforce freelances at least part-time. And it’s not just part-timers either. The full-time freelancing crowd has increased from 17% in 2014 to 28% in 2019. …Data Science9 min read
Published in The Startup·Nov 9, 2020How to Write a LinkedIn Headline That Will Get You HiredA proven and detailed 5-step process. — LinkedIn exists somewhere between the worlds of social media and job boards. So where does the headline fit into this picture — what is the goal of your headline? The Linkedin headline is your 120-character elevator pitch. Aside from your name, it is the most prominent piece of real estate…Careers7 min read
Published in The Startup·Oct 28, 2020How to Include Transferable Skills on Your ResumeProving your impact when changing careers, industries, or fields — Do You Need Transferrable Skills for Your Resume? There was a time when I shied away from giving resume advice. It felt like those ideas should come from an HR professional or someone with decades of experience. I still think you should seek out advice from such sources. However, my experience has given me a chance to read…Work5 min read
