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Entrepreneur
6 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Turn Your Side Hustle Into a 7-Figure Business With These 4 AI Growth Hacks
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most entrepreneurs are using AI the wrong way — tweaking blog posts, drafting emails and hoping it saves time. But surface-level tools won't grow your business. What if you could use AI to build a system that runs your content, lead gen and sales — without hiring a single person? This video reveals the four high-leverage AI growth hacks that solo entrepreneurs are using to reclaim three days a week and scale to seven figures — no tech skills required. What you'll discover: The content research shortcut top creators swear by: Uncover high-converting ideas from what's already working in your niche — then turn those insights into original, engaging content in record time. Uncover high-converting ideas from what's already working in your niche — then turn those insights into original, engaging content in record time. Your always-on sales assistant: Deploy a smart system that engages leads, answers questions and handles objections — boosting conversions while you focus on growth. Deploy a smart system that engages leads, answers questions and handles objections — boosting conversions while you focus on growth. Lead generation on autopilot: Set up a full cold outreach engine that identifies ideal prospects, warms them up and keeps conversations moving — without the manual grind. Set up a full cold outreach engine that identifies ideal prospects, warms them up and keeps conversations moving — without the manual grind. Revenue-boosting email intelligence: Analyze your past campaign data to reveal exactly what drives clicks and sales — then use AI to write emails that outperform your best ones. Analyze your past campaign data to reveal exactly what drives clicks and sales — then use AI to write emails that outperform your best ones. The plug-and-play system behind seven-figure solopreneurs: Link these automations together to build a lean, self-sustaining business engine that grows even when you're offline. Everything is broken down step-by-step, no tech skills required. If you're ready to scale your business without burning out, this is the video to watch. Download the free "AI Success Kit" (limited time only). And you'll also get a free chapter from my brand new book, "The Wolf is at The Door - How to Survive and Thrive in an AI-Driven World."
Globe and Mail
8 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov launches Stanislav Kondradhov Oligarch Series
Entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov launches his new editorial project, Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, which focuses on the evolution of the concept of oligarchy and its modern implications. Lugano, Switzerland - Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series is the name of a new editorial project created by Stanislav Kondrashov, entrepreneur and civil engineer. The series focuses on the figures of oligarchs and their historical significance, analyzing in detail their origin and evolution over the centuries. The series is interdisciplinary and approaches the topic from different points of view. Stanislav Kondrashov's Oligarch Series analyzes the word "oligarchy" from the perspective of political science, philosophy, history, and entrepreneurship, offering the reader insights and food for thought that simultaneously embrace the historical roots and modern implications of a concept that, even in these years, continues to arouse keen interest. One of the analyses included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series focuses on an unusual and often overlooked aspect: the use of the word oligarch in its feminine variant. In the article, Stanislav Kondrashov argues that this term, although it can be declined in the feminine in most Indo-European languages, is almost always used to describe men who have amassed wealth and who hold a certain amount of power. Women who have achieved such a status, although they are increasingly present in the universes of industry, business, and politics, are, in fact, defined differently, with expressions very different from those traditionally used to describe men. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, the factors that continue to fuel and support this curious habit are cultural, social, and linguistic. One of the main ones, as mentioned in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, has to do with the strength of the archetype linked to the oligarch, which in the collective imagination continues to be associated only and exclusively with male figures. In another article included in the series, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses instead on the nation that gave birth to the concept of oligarchy: Greece. The concept of oligarchy was, in fact, of fundamental importance in the historical and political path of ancient Greece, determining a transformation that profoundly changed the social and governmental structures of one of the most important world centers of antiquity, the cradle of political ideas and concepts that still resist today. As argued in the analysis, the concept of oligarchy began to form when an epochal transition occurred, that is, from hereditary aristocracy – based on membership in a particular family or military valor – to a new system of government based primarily on the wealth and influence of a small number of people. This transition did not only determine a political transformation, as Stanislav Kondrashov states in the analysis but also brought about a gradual change in the perception of the fundamental values and particular structures that were to form the basis of the political institutions of ancient Greece. However, the concept of oligarchy is not only of interest to historians. This idea has profound modern implications, and political science clearly demonstrates this. Over the years, this discipline has devoted ample space to the study and interpretation of the concept of oligarchy, seeking to investigate its relationships with those who hold power, its strategic role in determining certain decisions, and its specific weight in terms of influence. All these themes are discussed in another chapter of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, in which Stanislav Kondrashov focuses on the presence of oligarchic figures within various state and political structures, dwelling in particular on the very essence of their role. In the approach of political science, in fact, the concept of oligarchs is not so much linked to political structures and various government institutions but to the control mechanisms controlled by those individuals - always in a restricted group - who seem to hold power in a given historical phase. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series delves into these particular aspects with precision, clarifying the importance and influence of elite circles. One of the most interesting analyses, among those included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, is the one that focuses on the evolution of the concept of oligarchy over the centuries. In this article, Stanislav Kondrashov traces the genesis and the first significant moments of this important concept, highlighting particular dynamics that seem to be curiously similar to those we witness in our times. One of the most interesting aspects, in this regard, is that oligarchy has always demonstrated a surprising ability to adapt to the changed social, political, and economic conditions in which it has found itself operating. From ancient Sparta to Silicon Valley, the basic idea has always remained the same, but it has continuously evolved. In his analysis, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses precisely on the means and tools that have allowed small groups and elite circles to continue to maintain large amounts of power in their hands. The article traces the fundamental stages of the evolution of this concept, also focusing on the Middle Ages, the period of the Industrial Revolution, and the contemporary era. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, with its first ten analyses, proposes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and deepening the oligarchy, a concept that - despite having thousands of years of history - continues to generate concrete and clearly visible effects even today. Visit all Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series analyses: For more insights and content from Stanislav Kondrashov, visit About Stanislav Kondrashov: Stanislav is a dedicated writer, consistently exploring subjects with depth and nuance. Stanislav's approach to sharing his experiences is a testament to his commitment to unveiling the stories and philosophies shaping our world. Furthermore, Kondrashov is a world traveler who appreciates every location's natural wonders. In his travels, Stanislav refined his interests and learned about his passions: architecture, art, history, and local cuisines. Stanislav values connection - both familial and civic. Social Media and other related links: Twitter： Facebook： YouTube： Instagram： LinkedIn： Media Contact Contact Person: Stanislav Kondrashov Email: Send Email City: Lugano Country: Switzerland Website:
Associated Press
9 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Entrepreneur Stanislav Kondrashov launches Stanislav Kondradhov Oligarch Series
05/30/2025, Lugano, Switzerland // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series is the name of a new editorial project created by Stanislav Kondrashov, entrepreneur and civil engineer. The series focuses on the figures of oligarchs and their historical significance, analyzing in detail their origin and evolution over the centuries. The series is interdisciplinary and approaches the topic from different points of view. Stanislav Kondrashov's Oligarch Series analyzes the word 'oligarchy' from the perspective of political science, philosophy, history, and entrepreneurship, offering the reader insights and food for thought that simultaneously embrace the historical roots and modern implications of a concept that, even in these years, continues to arouse keen interest. One of the analyses included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series focuses on an unusual and often overlooked aspect: the use of the word oligarch in its feminine variant. In the article, Stanislav Kondrashov argues that this term, although it can be declined in the feminine in most Indo-European languages, is almost always used to describe men who have amassed wealth and who hold a certain amount of power. Women who have achieved such a status, although they are increasingly present in the universes of industry, business, and politics, are, in fact, defined differently, with expressions very different from those traditionally used to describe men. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, the factors that continue to fuel and support this curious habit are cultural, social, and linguistic. One of the main ones, as mentioned in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, has to do with the strength of the archetype linked to the oligarch, which in the collective imagination continues to be associated only and exclusively with male figures. In another article included in the series, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses instead on the nation that gave birth to the concept of oligarchy: Greece. The concept of oligarchy was, in fact, of fundamental importance in the historical and political path of ancient Greece, determining a transformation that profoundly changed the social and governmental structures of one of the most important world centers of antiquity, the cradle of political ideas and concepts that still resist today. As argued in the analysis, the concept of oligarchy began to form when an epochal transition occurred, that is, from hereditary aristocracy – based on membership in a particular family or military valor – to a new system of government based primarily on the wealth and influence of a small number of people. This transition did not only determine a political transformation, as Stanislav Kondrashov states in the analysis but also brought about a gradual change in the perception of the fundamental values and particular structures that were to form the basis of the political institutions of ancient Greece. However, the concept of oligarchy is not only of interest to historians. This idea has profound modern implications, and political science clearly demonstrates this. Over the years, this discipline has devoted ample space to the study and interpretation of the concept of oligarchy, seeking to investigate its relationships with those who hold power, its strategic role in determining certain decisions, and its specific weight in terms of influence. All these themes are discussed in another chapter of the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, in which Stanislav Kondrashov focuses on the presence of oligarchic figures within various state and political structures, dwelling in particular on the very essence of their role. In the approach of political science, in fact, the concept of oligarchs is not so much linked to political structures and various government institutions but to the control mechanisms controlled by those individuals - always in a restricted group - who seem to hold power in a given historical phase. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series delves into these particular aspects with precision, clarifying the importance and influence of elite circles. One of the most interesting analyses, among those included in the Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, is the one that focuses on the evolution of the concept of oligarchy over the centuries. In this article, Stanislav Kondrashov traces the genesis and the first significant moments of this important concept, highlighting particular dynamics that seem to be curiously similar to those we witness in our times. One of the most interesting aspects, in this regard, is that oligarchy has always demonstrated a surprising ability to adapt to the changed social, political, and economic conditions in which it has found itself operating. From ancient Sparta to Silicon Valley, the basic idea has always remained the same, but it has continuously evolved. In his analysis, Stanislav Kondrashov focuses precisely on the means and tools that have allowed small groups and elite circles to continue to maintain large amounts of power in their hands. The article traces the fundamental stages of the evolution of this concept, also focusing on the Middle Ages, the period of the Industrial Revolution, and the contemporary era. Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series, with its first ten analyses, proposes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and deepening the oligarchy, a concept that - despite having thousands of years of history - continues to generate concrete and clearly visible effects even today. Visit all Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series analyses: For more insights and content from Stanislav Kondrashov, visit About Stanislav Kondrashov: Stanislav is a dedicated writer, consistently exploring subjects with depth and nuance. Stanislav's approach to sharing his experiences is a testament to his commitment to unveiling the stories and philosophies shaping our world. Furthermore, Kondrashov is a world traveler who appreciates every location's natural wonders. In his travels, Stanislav refined his interests and learned about his passions: architecture, art, history, and local cuisines. Stanislav values connection- both familial and civic. Social Media and other related links: Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Media Contact Company Name: Stanislav Kondrashov Email: [email protected] Website: Disclaimer: This content does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy, or a recommendation of any security, product, or service. Furthermore, nothing in this press release should be interpreted as a suggestion to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security, or to participate in any specific investment strategy or transaction. It is your responsibility to assess the suitability of any investment, investment strategy, security, or related transaction based on your individual objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance. Please consult your financial advisor, attorney, or tax advisor for guidance on your specific financial, legal, or tax situation. For more information, contact [email protected]. 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News.com.au
10 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Meghan Markle's huge billionaire plan wobbles
COMMENT Shipping. Building supplies. Petrol stations. Roofing. Online gambling. Take a moment to peruse the list of the world's top five self-made female billionaires and how they have accrued their wondrous fortunes through quite the selection of heavy-on-the-rivets industries. Can – or will – jam be added to that list? This week Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex gave a new interview and crucially not to a mag intent on unpacking her trauma while shooting her in haute couture worth about the same price as a mid-range Kia RIO. Instead she spoke to the business title Fast Company and made no bones (nor broth) about her intent to make her mark in the commercial world. Huzzah for ambition, truly, but … well, how's all that going exactly? In March, a 'well-placed source' told the Telegraph that the duchess 'thinks she's going to be a billionaire' but the signs are, so far, that her joining the likes of women who can buy themselves ports in Panama for funsies won't be happening in the next hot minute. 2025 has been the year of Meghan Pty Ltd. Within hours of the new year starting, she had returned to Instagram to provide the world with enough gardening and kitchen content to constitute an application for official tradwife membership. Then came her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which debuted in March to teach the world how to make a frittata, decant popcorn into decorative thingames and to scatter flower sprinkles on every known human comestible. On April 2, the duchess finally gave the world the chance to spend $23 on said same desiccated petals for our own strewing delight. (But wouldn't your morning Weetbix bring you more joy if they had a few bits of decorative, dried nasturtium scattered on the top, hmmm?) Still, the duchess' As Ever range of spreads (not jams), crepe and biscuit mixes, and herbal teas sold out in 45 minutes, guaranteeing a marketing win for the 43-year-old and her business partner, up and coming, bootstrapped enterprise Netflix. Less than a week later, on April 8, Meghan's new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder launched, giving rise to the spectral return of the girl boss trope. However, how far has all this industry and all this newmaking gone towards reaching billionaire territory? Nearly two months and even the most eager buyer with the sturdiest of platinum credit cards can't reorder any flower sprinkles with the As Ever range yet to be restocked. More products on the As Ever shelves might not come until next year, according to the Fast Company piece. It reports that the duchess now 'wants to take a step back, gather data from the launch, and figure out exactly what As Ever could be. She says she's planning to announce new products in the first quarter of 2026.' Which is clearly not good news if you had been a hankerin' to get your hands on some $43 limited edition honey with honeycomb and, I'm assuming, brunchy bragging rights. 'I want to really focus on the hospitality angle of As Ever, but as we take the learnings, we can understand what the customer's needs are seasonally,' Meghan has said, at which point we should all pause and consider how our spread and sprinkle 'needs' might change when winter officially hits next week. As it is, Fast Company has reported that the duchess and As Ever team 'spent a year preparing the line and forecasting demand'. Still, I'm sure there's a line here about hares and tortoises and so onwards we go, towards the Sussexes' most lucrative commercial ronde. By far the biggest wodge of cash that Meghan and husband Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex have received has come from Netflix. In 2020 they signed what was reportedly a $USD100 million, five year deal, meaning the current contract is set to expire soon. In February the Daily Mail 's Alison Boshoff raised the question of just how much of this massive sum the couple might have actually banked and she reported that, per 'well-placed sources with knowledge of the deal' the Sussexes ended up 'drawing a relatively meagre amount from the streamer — thought to amount to as little as $20 million ($AUD31 million) for them personally'. Of this, Boshoff reported, $15 million ($AUD23 million) went 'directly to the couple, the rest being spent on making the series.' While there has been much speculation that the steamer is getting set to delete the Sussexes' numbers and institute an official ban on anyone uttering the word 'polo', this week Boshoff provided a surprising update. Another 'well-placed source' told her that CEO Ted Sarandos is 'a massive, massive fan of Meghan personally' and that 'he is all in'. Which is spiffing news if you are the duke and duchess' bank manager but perhaps less so if considered in the cold light of an inflammatory- fighting ice bath. When the Sussexes' signed their current, back in 2020, it was at the absolute apex of the global obsessions slash fascination with them, when their stock could not have been higher and they had not uttered a syllable about their royal story. Oprah Winfrey was just a fellow Montecitan resident; 'unconscious bias' was still something that Harry couldn't quite spell and 'spare' was just how one described unused, junk-filled bedrooms. A Netflix deal in 2025 could look very different and Boshoff has reported that what will reportedly be on the table going forward will be 'a much-reduced offer … focused entirely on Meghan' and there will be no 'generous upfront payment.' At least the duchess has not been shy about experimenting, her work ethic and willingness to try her hand at new ventures a genuinely, straight-faced impressive thing. (Doff your cap everyone.) This year she has also launched a ShopMy account, which allows users to buy the chic things she wears, and stylish ambitions could stretch far beyond that. Speaking to Fast Company she said that 'fashion is something I will explore at a later date, because I do think that's an interesting space for me'. Last year the New York Times revealed she had gotten into the investing game, including putting money into handbag brand Cesta Collective, along with a previous investment in vegan latte business Clevr. There could also be a Meghany book in the works. She confirmed to friend Jamie Kern Lima, while appearing on the It Cosmetics founder's podcast, that she is open to turning author again after her children's title The Bench however it would be most likely connected to 'hospitality and home and entertaining and food and those sort of tips'. However, potentially hair-raisingly for Buckingham Palace, she also said, 'people are often curious if I'm going to write a memoir, but I've got a lot more life to live before I'm there'. It all sounds very promising – but can or will it be billionaire-making? At least we can say for certain that should the duchess arrive at having ten figures in the bank, she won't feel bad about it. While interviewing self-made billionaire Sara Blakely who founded Spanx on the final episode of Female Founder, Meghan said that women are 'taught to not even talk about money, and there's lots of guilt mentality surrounding having a lot'. The good news is for the time being, while she might have tens of millions to not feel guilty about at least she doesn't have to battle billionaire-level guilt – yet.
Entrepreneur
13 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Why Building a High-Performing Team Beats Individual Brilliance
Founders who try to do everything end up doing nothing well. Long-term growth doesn't come from heroics — it comes from teams, systems and the discipline to let go. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In the early days of starting a business, the "do-it-yourself" mindset is a survival skill. You write the code, pitch the client, manage the books and clean the office. There's pride in wearing every hat, and sometimes, no other option. But eventually, if you're still doing everything yourself, you're the bottleneck, not the solution. One of the hardest transitions a founder has to make is letting go of being the hero. I've been there. I bootstrapped 46 Labs from day one. There were no investors, no parachute, no backup plan. For the first few years, I didn't take a salary. I handled the technical architecture and the business strategy while working alongside a handful of teammates who also had skin in the game. But here's what I learned: scaling a company doesn't happen when the founder works harder — it happens when the founder learns to trust and build around others. The hero-CEO model doesn't scale. It burns out. And often, it takes the company down with it. Related: 7 Steps to Building a Smart, High-Performing Team Why the hero mentality fails Being the hero can feel good, especially early on. You close the deal, solve the client issue, squash the bug and feel indispensable. But that "indispensable" feeling is dangerous. Because if you're the only one who can solve a problem, you've just created a fragile system. I've watched brilliant founders build businesses that revolved entirely around their abilities. They made every decision. They approved every hire. They were on every sales call. Eventually, the business outgrew its ability to control it. And instead of delegating, they worked longer hours. They held on tighter. That works — until it doesn't. When something breaks, the team doesn't know how to respond. When you step away, progress stalls. That's not leadership. That's dependency. In aviation (which I've done for years), no pilot flies alone for long. You rely on checklists, instruments, copilots and systems. Not because you can't fly the plane solo, but because flying safely requires redundancy, collaboration and awareness of your own limitations. Business is the same. You don't scale by controlling everything — you scale by building systems that work without you. Related: 5 Long-Term Strategies to Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams Hiring people you'll actually trust One of the best things I ever did as a founder was throw out the traditional hiring playbook. I don't look at resumes. I don't care where you went to school. I want to know how you think, how you solve problems and how you communicate under pressure. We've hired people from outside the telecom industry, from outside the U.S., from industries like fashion or finance. They've become some of the best team members I've worked with. Not because they knew telecom, but because they knew how to think critically, challenge assumptions and own their outcomes. If you want to stop being the hero, you have to hire people you'll trust with the keys. That means focusing on mindset and fit, not just experience. It also means giving people the freedom to operate. A strong team isn't just made of smart people — it's made of empowered people. Replace yourself (over and over again) A lot of founders talk about "working on the business, not in the business." But few follow through. Why? Because stepping out of a function you once owned feels like giving up control. But in reality, it's the most strategic move you can make. I've made it a habit to regularly ask myself: "What am I doing today that someone else should own within the next six months?" If I can't find anything, I either haven't built the right team—or I haven't learned to let go. Replacing yourself isn't about disappearing. It's about creating clarity. When everyone knows what they're responsible for, decisions get made faster. Mistakes become learning moments instead of bottlenecks. And progress scales with or without your direct involvement. When I handed off key engineering decisions to people I trusted, our product got better. When I stepped back from day-to-day project management, execution improved. When I stopped being the one reviewing every deal, we closed more of them. Your job isn't to hold everything together. It's to build something that holds together without you. Related: 7 Ways to Build a High-Performing Team Focus on systems, not heroics One of the best lessons from flying is that systems outperform instinct. In a crisis, you don't rely on your gut—you follow the checklist. You troubleshoot systematically. You communicate with the team. You execute the procedure you practiced 100 times before. Businesses should work the same way. If a deal goes south, a product fails or a system breaks, your company shouldn't rely on you to dive in and save it every time. That's not sustainable—and it's not scalable. Instead, build systems that catch problems early. Build dashboards that show you where things are headed. Build processes your team can run without hand-holding. The less your company relies on heroics, the more it can rely on consistency. Lead from the front, not the center There's a difference between leading and doing. I still jump in when needed. But I don't try to be the center of everything. That's not leadership — that's inertia. Leading from the front means setting direction, making the hard calls and clearing obstacles so your team can execute. It means showing up with clarity, not with your hands on every project. When your business is small, you have to do a little of everything. But as it grows, your job is to make sure everyone else can do their jobs better. That starts with letting go of the need to be the hero. Final thought If your company falls apart when you take a week off, it's not a business — it's a solo act with support staff. The founders who scale well are the ones who replace themselves again and again, who build teams that make good decisions without them and who see their job as building the system, not being the system. You don't need to be the smartest person in the room. You need to build a room full of smart people — and trust them to fly the plane.
