Entrepreneurs

Tony Lechner, More Than Rewards

Having customers for life is a great accomplishment. Having employees for life is even greater. The less turnover you experience within your company, demonstrates a happy work environment, and overall satisfaction with the end result.

Tony Lechner, More Than Rewards

Having customers for life is a great accomplishment. Having employees for life is even greater. The less turnover you experience within your company, demonstrates a happy work environment, and overall satisfaction with the end result.

For those of us who lack subtly, lay it all out there! March into work with your chest held high and hope your boss gets the message. Or has a sense of humor. Disclaimer: not responsible for any disciplinary action your boss might take if offended.

Step 1. Drink Coffee
Step 2. Go To Work
Step 3. Give Employees A Raise
Step 4. Paid Leave For Everyone!
Step 5. Actually Listen & Care
Step 6. What the Heck was in that Coffee??

Already having a good boss who follows these steps is awesome, and they deserve to know that you appreciate them.

For those of us who lack subtly, lay it all out there! March into work with your chest held high and hope your boss gets the message. Or has a sense of humor. Disclaimer: not responsible for any disciplinary action your boss might take if offended.

Step 1. Drink Coffee
Step 2. Go To Work
Step 3. Give Employees A Raise
Step 4. Paid Leave For Everyone!
Step 5. Actually Listen & Care
Step 6. What the Heck was in that Coffee??

Already having a good boss who follows these steps is awesome, and they deserve to know that you appreciate them.

General Patton’s philosophies may have made him just as controversial as he was successful on the violent battlefields of World War II. He does have a point, though: Some people do spend ghastly amounts of time planning instead of executing. Perfection-standard thinking may produce wonderfully complex schemes, but perhaps at the cost of losing time-sensitive opportunities. So, if you think that’s great advice, stop mulling it over and order this inspirational Patton poster or t-shirt now!

General Patton’s philosophies may have made him just as controversial as he was successful on the violent battlefields of World War II. He does have a point, though: Some people do spend ghastly amounts of time planning instead of executing. Perfection-standard thinking may produce wonderfully complex schemes, but perhaps at the cost of losing time-sensitive opportunities. So, if you think that’s great advice, stop mulling it over and order this inspirational Patton poster or t-shirt now!

Be flexible. Be agile.

Treat your projects just like everything else you do, and break it into manageable chunks. Be flexible. Be agile. 

Taking small bites makes food easier to swallow, so why would you treat your projects any differently? Move quickly and efficiently through projects by dividing it into smaller bits.

Be flexible. Be agile.

Treat your projects just like everything else you do, and break it into manageable chunks. Be flexible. Be agile. 

Taking small bites makes food easier to swallow, so why would you treat your projects any differently? Move quickly and efficiently through projects by dividing it into smaller bits.

Haward Schutz, Chairman / CEO of Starbucks

They say that history repeats itself. We should never forget what the past has taught us, but we should challenge its ways when it is trying to repeat itself. The results will never change if we don't do something to make the change possible.

Haward Schutz, Chairman / CEO of Starbucks

They say that history repeats itself. We should never forget what the past has taught us, but we should challenge its ways when it is trying to repeat itself. The results will never change if we don't do something to make the change possible.

Larry Page, Co-founder of Google Inc.

How do you set yourself apart from your competition? Providing customers and your fellow employees with more than what they expected is a great way to create a positive image for yourself, proceed with caution.

Larry Page, Co-founder of Google Inc.

How do you set yourself apart from your competition? Providing customers and your fellow employees with more than what they expected is a great way to create a positive image for yourself, proceed with caution.

Ali Davies, Professional Certified Coach

We constantly get wrapped up in the whirl wind we call life. Take a step back and refocus on what needs to get down versus what you feel you want done. Be productive.

Ali Davies, Professional Certified Coach

We constantly get wrapped up in the whirl wind we call life. Take a step back and refocus on what needs to get down versus what you feel you want done. Be productive.

Blake Mycoskie, Toms Shoes

Razzle, dazzles, and sparkle the world with amazement through your ideas and through your actions. Someday, you will amaze yourself in just how much you have changed the world around you.

Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms Shoes

Razzle, dazzles, and sparkle the world with amazement through your ideas and through your actions. Someday, you will amaze yourself in just how much you have changed the world around you.

Tanner Christensen, Self-Employed

We learn by exploring new things, using our senses to learn as we go. If we don't explore and examine our findings, we won't learn anything. So don't just sit there, get out, explore, and learn new things!

Tanner Christensen, Self-Employed

We learn by exploring new things, using our senses to learn as we go. If we don't explore and examine our findings, we won't learn anything. So don't just sit there, get out, explore, and learn new things!

You have to start somewhere to see where your passion with take you.

Getting started is just the first step in being successful. Your dedication and devotion to your goals is what will show you where to go and how to get there.

You have to start somewhere to see where your passion with take you.

Getting started is just the first step in being successful. Your dedication and devotion to your goals is what will show you where to go and how to get there.

Aaron Levie, CEO and Co-Founder of Box

You're full of ideas, but you need to weed out the good from the not-so-good. So ask yourself a few questions... What do people want? What do people need? What are people going to want and need, because it is wicked awesome?

Aaron Levie, CEO and Co-Founder of Box

You're full of ideas, but you need to weed out the good from the not-so-good. So ask yourself a few questions... What do people want? What do people need? What are people going to want and need, because it is wicked awesome?

We often ask new business owners what their 3 year plan is and they respond with, "I’m going to graduate from my business incubator and then sell my company to Facebook or Google for millions." They have no desire to run a company, they just want to get rich fast and get out. That's why we say "Business Incubators Are For Sellouts."

Don't be someone who only starts a business to sell it down the road. Start a business to fulfil a need.

We often ask new business owners what their 3 year plan is and they respond with, "I’m going to graduate from my business incubator and then sell my company to Facebook or Google for millions." They have no desire to run a company, they just want to get rich fast and get out. That's why we say "Business Incubators Are For Sellouts."

Don't be someone who only starts a business to sell it down the road. Start a business to fulfil a need.

Jason Brethorst, Founder of More Than Rewards

You are one of the influences on your work environment which means that it can be negative or positive. Every day it's up to you to determine how things are going to go. Lead with stellar attitude.

Jason Brethorst, Founder of More Than Rewards

You are one of the influences on your work environment which means that it can be negative or positive. Every day it's up to you to determine how things are going to go. Lead with stellar attitude.

Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon

Figuring out what the next step is going to be, is much more productive than standing around and complaining about it. What is your strategy going to be?

Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon

 Figuring out what the next step is going to be, is much more productive than standing around and complaining about it. What is your strategy going to be?

Carlos Alberto Sicupira, Anheuser-Busch & H.J. Heinz & Company

There are a few drawbacks to cutting costs, like when is the appropriate time to do it, and what are you going to cut. Make sure that when you are doing your evaluation and are making good choices for you, your employees, and your customers

Carlos Alberto Sicupira, Anheuser-Busch & H.J. Heinz & Company

There are a few drawbacks to cutting costs, like when is the appropriate time to do it, and what are you going to cut. Make sure that when you are doing your evaluation and are making good choices for you, your employees, and your customers

For a man who made a living hitting people in the head, he also touched men in the heart with beautiful, inspirational quotes like this one. He may have been a martial artist, but he was a fighter in a whole different way.

Being a fighter doesn’t always involve fists. It means never giving up.

For a man who made a living hitting people in the head, he also touched men in the heart with beautiful, inspirational quotes like this one. He may have been a martial artist, but he was a fighter in a whole different way.

Being a fighter doesn’t always involve fists. It means never giving up.

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

There are always going to be things that test you throughout your life. Ways to succeed that might make it look easier to get there, a shortcut, but you don't want to take it. If you want to experience success in your life, then this is the quote for you! No matter what you do, do not compromise!

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

There are always going to be things that test you throughout your life. Ways to succeed that might make it look easier to get there, a shortcut, but you don't want to take it. If you want to experience success in your life, then this is the quote for you! No matter what you do, do not compromise!

Dennis Crowley, Co-Founder of Foursquare

Don't worry about what other people think or say. Your ideas are yours and only you can determine whether they are bad, okay, or pursuable.

Dennis Crowley, Co-Founder of Foursquare

Don't worry about what other people think or say. Your ideas are yours and only you can determine whether they are bad, okay, or pursuable.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook

Picture this: you’re at a restaurant, you’ve been waiting for your food, and you are absolutely starving! (You’ve ordered drinks loaded with garnishes to soothe your appetite.) At this point, you would rather receive your meal regardless of its presentation. You don’t need a pretty plate; you need sustenance before those Bloody Mary’s hit your blood stream.

The infamous Mark Zuckerberg, said, “Done is better than perfect.” Sometimes, immediate action is more important than a “perfect” finished product.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook

Picture this: you’re at a restaurant, you’ve been waiting for your food, and you are absolutely starving! (You’ve ordered drinks loaded with garnishes to soothe your appetite.) At this point, you would rather receive your meal regardless of its presentation. You don’t need a pretty plate; you need sustenance before those Bloody Mary’s hit your blood stream.

The infamous Mark Zuckerberg, said, “Done is better than perfect.” Sometimes, immediate action is more important than a “perfect” finished product.

Jason Brethorst, Founder of More Than Rewards

Reach for the thing of your dreams, even if it hasn't been created yet! Stay positive, do not let your life get in the way of your aspirations. Dream of your ultimate vacation, car, finishing college and achieving your degree, or getting married, starting a family, and growing old with the person you love. Whatever your dreams may be, make sure you do something about it and achieve them!

Jason Brethorst, Founder of More Than Rewards

Reach for the thing of your dreams, even if it hasn't been created yet! Stay positive, do not let your life get in the way of your aspirations. Dream of your ultimate vacation, car, finishing college and achieving your degree, or getting married, starting a family, and growing old with the person you love. Whatever your dreams may be, make sure you do something about it and achieve them!

Jason Brethorst, Founder of More Than Rewards

A child dreams of being everything under the sun and more. So when that child grows up, why do they stop dreaming of being everything? Don't limit yourself to being just a business person, be a business person with unicorns and rainbows!

Jason Brethorst, Founder of More Than Rewards

A child dreams of being everything under the sun and more. So when that child grows up, why do they stop dreaming of being everything? Don't limit yourself to being just a business person, be a business person with unicorns and rainbows!

You didn't learn to walk over night. You leaned on things, you fell over, but you kept on trying! Never give in, get back up and try again.

When something you do fails. Do not give up. Learn from the mistake and keep trying till you get it right.

You didn't learn to walk over night. You leaned on things, you fell over, but you kept on trying! Never give in, get back up and try again.

 When something you do fails. Do not give up. Learn from the mistake and keep trying till you get it right.

Betaworks | Don't stress over it. Just ship it!

Being a perfectionist can cause great delay in completing the task at hand. Let go of the reigns, sit back, and enjoy the ride called completion.

Betaworks | Don't stress over it. Just ship it!

Being a perfectionist can cause great delay in completing the task at hand. Let go of the reigns, sit back, and enjoy the ride called completion.

We've all been to restaurants that are so-so. Don't own that place. Own the place across the street that has amazing food, amazing customer service, amazing everything. Amazing!

It's okay to be different. Challenge others. Break the mold. Do not be like everyone else.

We've all been to restaurants that are so-so. Don't own that place. Own the place across the street that has amazing food, amazing customer service, amazing everything. Amazing!

It's okay to be different. Challenge others. Break the mold. Do not be like everyone else.

Forrest Griffin | MMA Fighter and Author | #GetInspired

Everyone has those moments before your idea becomes reality, when it just seems like the entire idea will fall apart. But, sometimes those moments turn into genius moments.

Forrest Griffin | MMA Fighter and Author | #GetInspired

Everyone has those moments before your idea becomes reality, when it just seems like the entire idea will fall apart. But, sometimes those moments turn into genius moments.

Aaron Levie, CEO/Co-founder of Box

One cannot expect to be productive if one is a couch potato. Get up, get on your feet, and experience life! As Aaron Levie put ever so nicely, "Get shit done."

Aaron Levie, CEO/Co-founder of Box

One cannot expect to be productive if one is a couch potato. Get up, get on your feet, and experience life! As Aaron Levie put ever so nicely, "Get shit done."

This idea worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nick Fury sought out the right people, brought them together and gave them purpose. Then he turned them loose to become the Avengers and save the world. Just saying, if it worked for superheroes, that’s a pretty solid strategy.

Sure there were multiple confrontations in the movie. Iron Man and Captain America bickered almost the entire time, like an old, married couple. And Hulk punched Thor in the face, knocking him right out of the frame. So much violence at the start, but then they all bonded into best buds. They even reassembled for a sequel with new characters and more inter-group fighting; it was awesome. Long story short: get the right people and you will have long-lasting success.

This idea worked in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nick Fury sought out the right people, brought them together and gave them purpose. Then he turned them loose to become the Avengers and save the world. Just saying, if it worked for superheroes, that’s a pretty solid strategy.

Sure there were multiple confrontations in the movie. Iron Man and Captain America bickered almost the entire time, like an old, married couple. And Hulk punched Thor in the face, knocking him right out of the frame. So much violence at the start, but then they all bonded into best buds. They even reassembled for a sequel with new characters and more inter-group fighting; it was awesome. Long story short: get the right people and you will have long-lasting success.

N.J. Nielsen | Author #eCulture

We all have those days when we have to deal with people and we really don't want to. This is for all of those days. Now you can show the world how little you actually care about pleasing other people.

N.J. Nielsen | Author #eCulture

We all have those days when we have to deal with people and we really don't want to. This is for all of those days. Now you can show the world how little you actually care about pleasing other people.

Jennifer Weir, More Than Rewards employee

Perhaps you're starting to reach a tipping point and people are losing confidence, step up to the task at hand. Show the world just how good you are at what you do and tell them, "Don't worry Jason, I got this."

Jennifer Weir, More Than Rewards employee

Perhaps you're starting to reach a tipping point and people are losing confidence, step up to the task at hand. Show the world just how good you are at what you do and tell them, "Don't worry Jason, I got this."

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

What exactly are your goals in life, and what are you doing to improve them? Positive vibes in the office will allow for better products and overall better results.

Steve Jobs, Founder of Apple

What exactly are your goals in life, and what are you doing to improve them? Positive vibes in the office will allow for better products and overall better results.

For all those crazy Store Managers out there that aren't just crazy because it's their job, but crazy because they freaking love it!

Do you work in retail and have to manage a bunch of crazy people who are slowly sucking the life out of you? Well this shirt is for you!  We hope you wear it with pride because being a store manager will make you crazy and if you're not crazy yet you soon will be.  #ReTale

For all those crazy Store Managers out there that aren't just crazy because it's their job, but crazy because they freaking love it!

Do you work in retail and have to manage a bunch of crazy people who are slowly sucking the life out of you? Well this shirt is for you!  We hope you wear it with pride because being a store manager will make you crazy and if you're not crazy yet you soon will be.  #ReTale