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Napoleon Hill famously said “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work whatever tools you may have at your command and better tools will be found as you go along.”
Here at the Bay Area Mastermind, you’ve found one of those “better tools” he was talking about.
We are fellow founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners sharing our successes and failures, leveraging what works best, sharing business tips, celebrating each other, and supporting each other. We shortcut the learning curve – and eliminate the steep learning curve – by sharing business ideas with other entrepreneurs.
The Tips and How Tos below apply to first time online businesses and the serial entrepreneur alike. The commonality? You’re looking for business growth, you’ve read entrepreneur blogs but you’ve not yet found a entrepreneurship blog to help you succeed.
Entrepreneurship Tips and Stories
If you’re thinking like an entrepreneur, you’ll love our recent Freedom Interviews with successful entrepreneurs who’ve made it. These how tos will show you how to think like a successful entrepreneur, and get your entrepreneur thinking back on track.
Most entrepreneurs start their first business with little more than an idea and a burning why. Somewhere along the way, they become a successful new entrepreneur, but their paths to get there vary vastly.
These founders worked at it every day, each with a spark of a business idea, some with a business plan, others without. They went from aspiring startup founders to full time business owners. They focused on self-improvement and personal development. Some tried content marketing and others personal branding. Some were internet marketing savants while others just focused on honing writing skills.
Each of these stories is based on our first hand interviews with founders to learn how they built their business, discover their entrepreneurship tips, and shortcut to the how tos of business success.
Follow along their entrepreneurial journey and see how they went from aspiring entrepreneur to small business owner to entrepreneurial success!
- Forced Freedom: Lessons from the Front Line
The push-ups were worth it. Ryan Crownholm’s commanding officer looked across the desk and locked eyes. “There’s a career here for you…” he said flatly. “There’s nothing outside of the military for you.” Ryan smiled and replied “Look me up when you get out and I’ll have a job for you!” Blowing up airplanes for… Read more: Forced Freedom: Lessons from the Front Line - The Power of Partnership: Finding Freedom with the Right Team15-16 hours a day in a thankless corporate job would be enough to make anyone consider starting their own business, even if the money was good. After 15 years of these long days, Benjamin Carmona realized that even with days like that, he wasn’t able to provide the level of service he wanted as it… Read more: The Power of Partnership: Finding Freedom with the Right Team
- Bigger vs. Better: An Unconventional Journey to FreedomWorking off books as a chef can be pretty rewarding – that is until you get laid off with no severance or unemployment the very same week that you and your wife are due to close on your home. Chef Adam Sobel had to pivot fast – and not for the last time. Adam began… Read more: Bigger vs. Better: An Unconventional Journey to Freedom
- Creating the Freedom to Give More: Impact at ScaleTrading dollars for hours isn’t a bad thing – especially when it pays well – but when you’re asking clients to trust you before even seeing results and you’re keeping your phone by your side even when on the beach trying to enjoy vacation, there’s got to be a better way. But then… you discover… Read more: Creating the Freedom to Give More: Impact at Scale
- From a JOB to the ALPs: Making the Jump from Solopreneur to Successful Business OwnerMegan Preston Meyer awoke to another day in corporate drudgery. Except… her job wasn’t the dream it used to be. Now she was analyzing data more and presenting the stories behind the data less. Stories are what’s exciting. Her super power was in taking complex data and presenting it in such a relatable and clear… Read more: From a JOB to the ALPs: Making the Jump from Solopreneur to Successful Business Owner
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- Move Swift+LY: Masterminds with Jeremy Shapiro
Teamwork is the foundation of every thriving business, but mastering it takes more than good intentions. In this episode of Move Swift+LY, “Masterminds with Jeremy Shapiro,” host Aswand Cruickshank dives into how business owners can harness innovative teamwork strategies to create sustainable success. Jeremy Shapiro, the facilitator of Bay Area Mastermind and a seasoned expert… Read more: Move Swift+LY: Masterminds with Jeremy Shapiro - Now Tell Us: Scale Your Business through MastermindsIn this episode of Now Tell Us with host Anthony Muiruri, Jeremy Shapiro, a veteran entrepreneur and mastermind expert, shares transformative strategies on how business owners can scale effectively using the power of mastermind groups. Jeremy explains the difference between “working on” and “working in” the business, a crucial shift many often overlook. Additionally, he… Read more: Now Tell Us: Scale Your Business through Masterminds
- Disrupt & Innovate: Achieving Entrepreneurial Freedom through Systems and HiringIn this episode of the Disrupt & Innovate podcast, host Lisa L. Levy sits down with Jeremy Shapiro, an experienced entrepreneur known for guiding business owners toward growth and autonomy. Jeremy explores the transformative power of systems and strategic hiring practices to achieve entrepreneurial freedom. He explains that creating scalable systems helps entrepreneurs shift from… Read more: Disrupt & Innovate: Achieving Entrepreneurial Freedom through Systems and Hiring
- The WITneSSes: The Power of the Master MindIn this episode of The WITneSSes, Jeremy Shapiro, an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, shatters the myth of the relentless hustle. He offers a refreshing perspective on achieving entrepreneurial freedom without sacrificing your well-being. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of choosing how you spend your time, a core element of true entrepreneurial freedom. This… Read more: The WITneSSes: The Power of the Master Mind
- Design Your Legacy: The Value of a Mastermind For Your LegacyIn this episode of Design Your Legacy, host Angelina Carleton welcomes mastermind expert Jeremy Shapiro of Bay Area Mastermind. With years of experience guiding entrepreneurs, Jeremy shares how the right mastermind group can unlock hidden strengths, redefine goals, and open doors to new opportunities. For example, Jeremy explains that entrepreneurs often rely on familiar skills… Read more: Design Your Legacy: The Value of a Mastermind For Your Legacy
- Focused Free Fit: Scaling Success Strategies and Entrepreneurial InsightsIn the latest episode of the Focused. Free. Fit. podcast, Coach Frank Hereda sits down with Bay Area Mastermind facilitator, Jeremy Shapiro. Together, they dive into key insights for entrepreneurs aiming to scale their businesses. Jeremy opens up about his journey, from early ventures to building a successful mastermind community, emphasizing the power of collaboration… Read more: Focused Free Fit: Scaling Success Strategies and Entrepreneurial Insights
- Founders Podcast: Unlock Entrepreneurial Freedom Through MastermindsIn this episode of the Founders Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Shapiro, a seasoned mentor and business coach, with Bay Area Mastermind. Jeremy has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs escape the constant grind of running a business. During the episode, Jeremy explores the power of mastermind groups, teaching listeners to break free from daily tasks… Read more: Founders Podcast: Unlock Entrepreneurial Freedom Through Masterminds
- Inspired Stewardship: The Power of MasterMinds for Business Growth with Jeremy ShapiroIn this episode of the Inspired Stewardship podcast, host Scott Maderer sits down with mastermind expert Jeremy Shapiro. Bay Area Mastermind facilitator, Jeremy, has spent years guiding entrepreneurs from solopreneurship to true business ownership. He believes in the transformative power of mastermind groups, which offer a structured approach to business growth, collaboration, and accountability. Jeremy… Read more: Inspired Stewardship: The Power of MasterMinds for Business Growth with Jeremy Shapiro
- Small Business Safari: From Charcuterie Dreams to Mastermind SuccessIn this episode of Small Business Safari, hosts Chris Lalomia and Alan Wyatt share the story of a couple with big dreams of turning their passion for charcuterie boards into a thriving business. The conversation dives into the ups and downs of starting a small business, with real talk on managing expectations, building a strong… Read more: Small Business Safari: From Charcuterie Dreams to Mastermind Success
- Focus: The Art of Hospitality – The Power of Peer Advisory in HospitalityIn this episode of Focus: The Art of Hospitality, host Rich Drye talks with Jeremy Shapiro, a mastermind expert and serial entrepreneur. Together, they explore the overlooked power of peer advisory in the hospitality industry. Jeremy, from Bay Area Mastermind, has guided business owners in transitioning from daily tasks to strategic growth through collaboration. The… Read more: Focus: The Art of Hospitality – The Power of Peer Advisory in Hospitality
Business How Tos from the Bay Area Mastermind
Our Peer Advisory Groups help businesses just like yours navigate the How Tos of business!
“The Bay Area Mastermind has been a great experience for me as a current member. The group has provided me with invaluable insights into various business operations and helped me to gain a better perspective on working on my business, rather than in it.
One of the things I appreciate most about the group is the diverse range of businesses that get shared and covered. This has enabled me to gain a broad understanding of different industries and has provided me with the tools to develop and grow my own business.
Furthermore, the other members of the group have been a valuable asset. Everyone brings their own unique perspectives and experiences, which have helped me to gain new insights and ideas. Jeremy, the leader of the group, has done an incredible job of keeping us challenged and encouraged, ensuring that we continue to grow and develop.
I highly recommend Bay Area Mastermind to anyone who is looking for a supportive and challenging group of like-minded business owners. The group has been a tremendous asset to me, and I’m confident that others will find it just as valuable.”
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Ryan Crownholm
Author, Investor, FounderWho’s Your Peer Advisory Group?
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