Randy Hetrick is the inventor and founder of TRX which was created out of necessity in the Navy SEALs. With prior graduation from USC, Randy didn’t invent the TRX® Suspension Trainer with a business venture in mind, but rather a way to simulate climbing a caving ladder while using the body as a resisting force. He went back to school after 14 years as a SEAL, this time attending Stanford. TRX, as a product, started slow in sales before hitting a few tipping points and validating his product could be successful. His unique training device began to capture the attention of athletes, coaches, and trainers. As of 2001, TRX can now be found in gyms in more than 60 countries and is more than one million users strong.
The 3 Most Important Skills If You Want to Be a Leader
Leaders don’t create followers; they create more leaders. ~Tom Peters The success of any organization is contingent on the effectiveness of good managers and good leaders. The difference between managers and leaders is that leaders provide direction, inspiration, encouragement, and discipline; and they are very good at developing their team members. In the meantime, managers maintain the course and execute…
An Entrepreneur Takes on the World of Finance
I came from a small coal mining town and from a long line of coal miners. In fact, my father, both grandfathers and all great-grandfathers worked at the local coal mine. So growing up, it felt like my family history was staring me in the face, daring me to try something different.
Secret Academy Episode – Peter Voogd
Peter Voogd has a life story that began much like many of us. Peter has been an entrepreneur since he was 15 and started off by selling shoes on eBay. He realized he could get paid to have the courage to think differently and take risks. Gaining experience in the sales industry by selling Cutco, he also realized he very much enjoyed helping and motivating others. Out of frustration and failures, he decided to dive into himself and discover what changes he needed to make in his life. With the changes he made, in 5 ½ months, Peter made his first 6-figures. He used the same tactics to grow his business to making over $8M.
3 Key Emotions All Entrepreneurs Need to Learn to Control
Emotional intelligence is one of the main factors that cause normal, educated and smart people to make all the wrong decisions. It is under emotional stress that some of the worst decision made in your life were made.
How Your LLC or Corporation Might Benefit From Tax Treatment as an S Corporation
If your business is registered as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) or a C Corporation, you have some flexibility in how your business income is taxed. With the option of filing IRS Form 2553 to get S Corporation tax treatment, you might be able to decrease the tax dollars you’re obligated to hand over to Uncle Sam.
Secret Academy Episode – Jeff Hoffman
Engineer. Innovator. Mentor. Founder. These are just four words that only begin to describe the man who needs no introduction. Jeff Hoffman, the successful entrepreneur and globally know motivational speaker, has proven himself in the world of business ten times over. By focusing on buyer driven commerce, Jeff is able to understand the mind of the buyer and help tailor his services to fit just what they want. Jeff has been a part of over 8 start-ups both public and private, co-founded Priceline and Colorjar, and even took his knowledge to every corner of the globe to help inspire and motivate entrepreneurs with ideas expanding from agriculture to the latest technologic innovation. With an act for inspiring and a mind hard-wired for success at all costs, Jeff has become a leader like no other.