Jason Sisneros 
For over a century, Levi Strauss & Co. had been the undisputed king of denim. Their iconic 501 jeans had become a wardrobe staple for generations of Americans, symbolizing durability, individuality, and a rebellious spirit. However, as the 1990s dawned, the company found itself at a crossroads, facing an existential crisis that threatened to unravel … Read more
In the early 1980s, Burt Shavitz was living a simple life as a beekeeper in rural Maine, far removed from his earlier career as a photojournalist in New York City. One day, he gave a ride to a hitchhiker named Roxanne Quimby, an artist who had also left city life behind and embraced a back-to-the-land … Read more
Hitting a slump in your business can feel like a punch to the gut, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the line. Running a small business is a rollercoaster ride. There are exciting highs and also inevitable dips. If you’re experiencing a slump in your business, now is not a time to … Read more
You’ve just graduated from a top business school, full of ambition to conquer the world. Those diploma bona fides and academic lessons have thoroughly prepped you to start your own business…right? Not so fast. The hard truth is that unless you internalize and apply some critical real-world wisdom, everything you learned in your expensive education may go … Read more
Believe it or not, TikTok isn’t just about the latest dance crazes. I was surprised to read about a recent TikTok trend revealing a fascination with the Roman Empire, particularly among men. Videos have spread of women asking their boyfriends, husbands, brothers, or fathers how frequently they ponder the ancient empire that ruled the Mediterranean world for … Read more
Every entrepreneur faces the chilling fear of failure. Even with careful planning and relentless effort, businesses can stumble and fall. Cash flow issues, fierce competition, strategic blunders – a multitude of internal and external factors can push a company to the brink. But hitting rock bottom doesn’t have to be the final chapter. History is filled with businesses that … Read more
If life is like a box of chocolates, then business is very much a game of Monopoly. Every decision, every investment, every strategic move is like a roll of the dice — fraught with potential for triumph or disaster. The beauty of Monopoly is that it lays bare the different mindsets and approaches that entrepreneurs and business leaders take. When … Read more
The AAirpass Fiasco, In the 1980s, American Airlines found itself facing a new reality – deregulation. With airlines now free to set their own prices and routes, competition became fierce. American, needing a way to stand out and raise some quick cash, hatched a seemingly brilliant plan: the AAirpass. This wasn’t your average frequent flyer … Read more
For any company, running out of cash is the ultimate business nightmare. Cash flow isn’t just a concern for small businesses – it’s the lifeblood that all enterprises must monitor obsessively. A whopping 82 percent of business failures are due to poor cash management. Simply being profitable isn’t enough to guarantee survival. Companies can show impressive earnings … Read more
While the sudden shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic garnered a lot of attention, another emerging trend is the rise of “fractional” or part-time employment for specialized roles and executive-level positions. A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute highlights how the pandemic accelerated workforce trends like automation and e-commerce adoption. This is likely to … Read more
