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CEO Behind Multi-Million Dollar Escape Room Business

Hearpreneur

It only seemed logical for Akos and his partners to bring this concept to the US. He opened the first of many PanIQ Escape Rooms in Hollywood, California, and today, they have locations in San Jose, Phoenix, Miami, NYC, Dallas, Nashville, Chicago and many more. In 3 years, they predict more than 50 operating units.

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking. I was doing my own admin, sales and marketing while doing operations (delivering what I was selling). 15- Remind myself of how venture capitalist operate. 1- Celebrating the little wins. 24- Two things.

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MBA Partners with Seven Year Old

The Entrepreneurial Mind

But what makes Sweeney unique is his choice of a business partner for his venture. Since Nashville's recycling program does not pick up glass, Shawn Sweeney mentioned the idea of taking neighbors' glass to the recycling center for a fee. It is his 7-year-old son, Gunner. When Gunner was 5, he became interested in recycling.

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Beware The Consultant

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Basing a consultant’s compensation on the incremental revenue they generate is a great example of a deal that is on The Fringe (for other creative approaches to partnering, see Agreements on The Fringe). Thus, as your startup matures, many of your operational functions can be successfully outsourced. Get A Company on The Fringe.

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New Microfund Launched

The Entrepreneurial Mind

There is a new source of start-up capital in Nashville. Each of the selected concepts will receive $15,000 in equity capital and special arrangements with participating partners for marketing, accounting, legal and technology services. JumpStart Foundry will focus on very early-stage concepts.

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Business Model Demands Patience

The Entrepreneurial Mind

Nashville-based Aloompa is a great example of a business that's taking its time to get things right. The partners are keeping operations lean and flexible because they expect the business model to continue to evolve. Nelson said Aloompa isn't ready to hire a full-time staff and build an organization.

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19 Entrepreneurs Share Their Business Goals for 2018

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We believe we can do this while still supporting people operating as mini-CEOs and encouraging folks to be pack leaders — we don’t want a socialist culture. My business goal for 2018 is to develop our partner strategy at Badger Maps. Capitalism works in the music business. Photo Credit: Steven Benson.