SpeedPro president and CEO Larry Oberly is haunted by some of his earliest missteps as a manager. But today, that’s made him a better boss.
Author archives: Stephanie Schomer
Why This Entrepreneur Left Tesla to Open a Tech Repair Franchise
Minhthe Nguyen used to be an overworked Silicon Valley engineer. Now, as a uBreakiFix franchisee, he’s still overworked — but happier than ever.
Millennials Can’t Get Enough of This Tableware Brand
Kathryn Duryea didn’t want Ikea dishes, and she didn’t want fancy china. And she bet other people her age felt the same.
How Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake Learned to Embrace Her Power
The founder of the $2 billion business shares how she’s grown as a leader, how she pays it forward, and how she handles bad news.
By Listening to Her Customers, This Entrepreneur Found a Larger Audience — And a Greater Mission
Michelle Kennedy launched the Peanut app to help moms. But now, the app is out to help all women.
Larabar’s Founder Stocked Shelves at Whole Foods to Learn About Retail
By starting at the bottom, Lara Merriken got a quick education to food-product sales and marketing.
Ayesha Curry Has Built a Business Empire — and She’s Still Learning
The entrepreneur turned a YouTube channel into a lifestyle brand, including a book, restaurants, and TV gigs. Her guiding principle: Treat every step as an education.
How Four Friends Became Successful Franchisees
By splitting responsibilities and respecting each other’s skill sets, these pals created a successful Coder School operation.
Pure Barre’s President Is Getting the Brand in Top Shape
The young franchisor has focused on improving operations — and sales have increased as a result.
3 Unusual Ways to Find a Co-founder
Plenty of would-be entrepreneurs crave a business partner but don’t know where to look. These three relationships prove that being bold in your search can pay off.