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Mark Cuban’s Advice To Entrepreneurs – Risk, Energy, and Funding

ByKristen Luciani

According to online dictionaries, an entrepreneur is “a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money” or “one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.” Well, I get a check for both of those. My past venture into the fashion industry was fraught with risk and cost me plenty. Now, I…

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What Does Success Look Like???

ByKristen Luciani

Let’s face it – the unknown is daunting.  Even extensive planning can’t always prepare you for challenges you may face in your entrepreneurial endeavors – whether you’re a startup CEO, a handbag designer or an aspiring indie author. Sometimes you just need to trust in yourself and be confident in your abilities. Obstacles may seem…

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Character Interview – Best Friends, Business Partners & Cyber Lords

ByKristen Luciani

Character Interview: Chris Camden and James Callahan, Best Friends, Business Partners and Cyber Lords I recently caught up with Chris Camden and James Callahan, co-founders of LazerShark, the hottest gaming website in cyberspace. Their pictures have been plastered across the covers of every industry periodical in the country as two of the thirty biggest names…

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Cover Reveal Giveaway! $50 Gift Card, Anyone???

ByKristen Luciani

Happy Cover Reveal Day…To ME!!! I’m sooo excited to reveal the cover for Venture Forward, Book Three of The Venture Series! And a HUGE thank you to Jase Dean, the face of my latest hero, Paul Emerson. Another thank you to Scott Hoover who shot this fabulous pic! Paul’s story is emotional, turbulent, and of course,…

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How Deviant Is Too Deviant???

ByKristen Luciani

I am most insightful while running. I don’t know why, but my mind goes into overdrive. I’m pounding the pavement, singing along with Metallica and BOOM! Enlightenment. Maybe it’s because I can be alone with my thoughts. They don’t have to yell and scream to be heard because the competition is still at home, snug…

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Hot Cars, Panty-Dropping Grins & A Giveaway

ByKristen Luciani

The trailer for “Nothing Ventured” is LIVE!!! Just so you all know, Liam Hemsworth has jumped straight to the top of my list. Prepare to swoon, ladies! And gentlemen, there’s a bit of eye candy for you as well… =) ENJOY! I know I have… Click here to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway to help me…

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Whistle While You Work…Or Run…Or Play Foosball

ByKristen Luciani

My workspace is pretty standard, very practical, but kind of boring if I’m being honest. Lots of desk space, tons of papers covering said space, cabinets, laptops, ever-present mug of coffee. I try to keep it organized but it’s not easy when ideas are constantly flowing out of my head and onto Post-Its. My name…

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How Do You Know You’re Ready For Launch?

ByKristen Luciani

We all want a big-splash launch – no matter what the offering. Who wouldn’t want mountains of accolades and recognition for a job well done? In the period leading up to your big day, the best advice I can give consists of one very important word – plan. Planning is critical to a successful launch,…

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Startup Spotlight: Let’s Go Du+ch!

ByKristen Luciani

Sharing experiences, creating memories, engaging with like-minded people, enjoying a richer life… this is the concept behind going “du+ch.” The company was born of longtime friends Vincent Paradiso and Debora McCleary, who partnered to create a social network for travel and entertainment. Both entrepreneurs in their previous lives, Vincent and Debora created a unique way…

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