Bill Smith’s Post

Rather have ‘Frenemies’ than enemies. Business success isn't about beating others; it's often about teaming up with them, where you and your ‘enemies’ collaborate. Oprah Winfrey, a powerhouse in media and giving back, didn't make it big on her own. She knows that teaming up with others is key. Whether it's partnering with authors or other entrepreneurs, Winfrey gets that real success often comes from working with others. In her words, "Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher." So, let's follow Oprah's lead. Instead of seeing others as rivals, think of them as potential partners. Together, you can achieve way more than you could alone.

In #FamilyEntrepreneurship, success in business and strong relationships are intertwined goals. Our Executive Director, Lauri Union emphasizes that families can create value across generations by leveraging their unique strengths and more. ➡️Read the full article in Family Business Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/e5ghbKuG #FamilyBusiness #EntrepreneurialLeaders

Any entrepreneur will tell you that the early years of starting a business are packed with lessons learned the hard way! One big takeaway for me has been the importance of recognizing and honoring your worth. Sure, lower rates might get you more clients at first, but pricing your services to reflect your value will attract the right clientele who appreciate and respect your skills and expertise. If you’re starting or scaling your business, check out Entreprenista's list of common pitfalls to avoid with tips from female founders who've been there! https://lnkd.in/ehHVPY9c

Being an entrepreneur is an act of courage, but can be a lonely affair. Whether running a family business, or a professional practice, you take risks on a daily basis and surround yourself with a fantastic support team to garner best practices and bounce the trade-offs off of. However, it is lonely, in that we all thirst to learn what others are doing in their businesses. That is, we are craving a support network of others like us. At Fortin Wealth, we find ourselves being one of the privileged teams, as our successful entrepreneurial families often bring us into the foray of operational challenges as a way of vetting and discussing potential outcomes. Mostly, as we have a roster of clients that resemble them. But what about in our own practice? I was just reflecting on our annual President's Council conference which took place last month in Tulum. This is an annual conference celebrating the top practices nationally where we share best practices and challenges and of course, celebrate. Even though some of the fellows in this picture with me I only get to see once a year, I know that if I ever needed to reach out for advice, to vent, or pick their brain, that they would be quick to make white space in their calendar to help me out. And, knowing that support is out there for this lonely business owner is a key metric for a successful practice. Enjoy your long weekend and hope that you all lean into your support networks whether personally or professionally. Zaheer Muscatwalla Jeffrey Horne Theo Bousalis, CIM®, BBA (Hons) Mark Hutcheson #FortinWealth #privilegeofinsight #topwealthadvisoryteam

The Start with Why philosophy is a powerful tool for individuals considering franchise business ownership and at The Entrepreneur's Source®, the foundation of our business stems from our focus on each of our client’s Why. Our Executive Growth Strategist, Susan Stilwell, discusses this idea in further detail in our blog article: https://bit.ly/4aFEf02

The Start with Why philosophy is a powerful tool for individuals considering franchise business ownership and at The Entrepreneur's Source®, the foundation of our business stems from our focus on each of our client’s Why. Our Executive Growth Strategist, Susan Stilwell, discusses this idea in further detail in our blog article: https://bit.ly/4aFEf02

The Start with Why philosophy is a powerful tool for individuals considering franchise business ownership and at The Entrepreneur's Source®, the foundation of our business stems from our focus on each of our client’s Why. Our Executive Growth Strategist, Susan Stilwell, discusses this idea in further detail in our blog article: https://bit.ly/4aFEf02

The Start with Why philosophy is a powerful tool for individuals considering franchise business ownership and at The Entrepreneur's Source®, the foundation of our business stems from our focus on each of our client’s Why. Our Executive Growth Strategist, Susan Stilwell, discusses this idea in further detail in our blog article: https://bit.ly/4aFEf02

The Start with Why philosophy is a powerful tool for individuals considering franchise business ownership and at The Entrepreneur's Source®, the foundation of our business stems from our focus on each of our client’s Why. Our Executive Growth Strategist, Susan Stilwell, discusses this idea in further detail in our blog article: https://bit.ly/4aFEf02

Every day we’re inspired by the businesses we support and the work we do in helping you grow. Here’s an update from the first half of 2024 we’re proud to share. Check out Frederick Royall III’s team’s mid-year highlights. #empoweringentrepreneurs #diversebusiness David Barbee, Alex McKindra, Terrence Hill, Brian Lamb