Ernie Bray

November 2, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Business, Startup, Technology

My Top 2022 Tips For Tech Leaders

Ernie Bray

November 2, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Business, Startup, Technology

You have to develop a culture of communication. To build tech solutions that really make a difference, you can’t have teams in silos that never collaborate and communicate. That’s a surefire formula for failure.

Ernie Bray

March 21, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Startup

Forget The Unicorn And Build A Real Business

Ernie Bray

March 21, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Startup

Many startup entrepreneurs dream of being the next “Unicorn” company. That’s right, those companies that somehow get valued over $1 billion

Ernie Bray

December 11, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation, Startup

Reality Vs. Fiction

Ernie Bray

December 11, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation, Startup

I’m sure you’ve seen the obligatory picture of “entrepreneurs” boarding the “private jet” to fly off to some imaginary amazing destination. They pose in deep thought as they gaze out the window with the aura of success.

Ernie Bray

October 14, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

Is It True Entrepreneurs Get Little Sleep?

Ernie Bray

October 14, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

I’ve been asked this question many times. See, there’s the myth out there of the driven entrepreneur that grinds away into the late hours of the night and early morning. It may sound admirable and it makes for great stories

Ernie Bray

June 15, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup, Success

Customer Service Can Make Or Break Your Business

Ernie Bray

June 15, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup, Success

It’s almost ridiculous that I’m even writing this but what we assume is seemingly common sense in today’s workplace is often uncommon. When growing a business there are vital essentials you must have from your team otherwise you’ll end up delivering a poor product.

Ernie Bray

March 18, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Startup

Are Successful Entrepreneurs Generally Good Employees?

Ernie Bray

March 18, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Startup

From my perspective….No. I had 7 jobs in 8 years and in my first two I was fired. I was a horrible employee. Here’s why. I hate mediocrity and that’s what I saw where I worked in every corporate job.

Ernie Bray

March 10, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

How To Handle Rejection When Starting A Business

Ernie Bray

March 10, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

There’s not doubt about it, rejection is no fun. Unfortunately if you want to win in business you have to be ready to accept it. The key is to not internalize it.

Ernie Bray

January 27, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

Set Yourself Up For Success As An Entrepreneur

Ernie Bray

January 27, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

A few quick thoughts on setting yourself up for success as an entrepreneur. Remember it’s not what many will lead you to believe. It’s a lot of hard work!

Ernie Bray

January 9, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Startup

Is It Too Late To Start A Business?

Ernie Bray

January 9, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Startup

Not at all. Becoming an entrepreneur is not about your age but whether you have the drive and creativity to make it happen. When I graduated from college, I had no idea how to really start a business so I ended up working in a cubicle at a dead-end job.

Ernie Bray

February 20, 2019

Business, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Sales, Startup

Unsellable

Ernie Bray

February 20, 2019

Business, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Sales, Startup

You're working hard, trying to build your business and you're out pitching to prospects. Inevitably you are going to hit some tough customers. Ones who aren't merely difficult, they are looking to make sure you don't get the business because they have their own agenda.

Ernie Bray

December 17, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Business, Startup, Think

What Nobody Tells You About Starting A Company

Ernie Bray

December 17, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Business, Startup, Think

If you knew the truth of how hard it is, you’d probably run away fast as you can. What?!! Why would a guy like me say such a thing? Well, today we live in a world where many feel entitled to success without having to do much of anything.

Ernie Bray

November 5, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Startup, Success, Think, Business

It's Okay To Have Doubt As An Entrepreneur

Ernie Bray

November 5, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Startup, Success, Think, Business

I wanted to share this little nugget I found in my diary from 2005 of a typical day after building my company for just two years. It’s now 13 years later and my company is bigger than ever but it was the daily emotions like this you have to battle.

Ernie Bray

September 25, 2018

Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Startup, Success, Think

You Inc.

Ernie Bray

September 25, 2018

Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Startup, Success, Think

You are a business! Stop thinking small! Work, employment and making money is the new era we live in means you need to stop thinking like a clock puncher and start running a company called YOU, INC.

Ernie Bray

August 6, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startup

Mistakes I've Made As An Entrepreneur

Ernie Bray

August 6, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startup

All too often an entrepreneur can get so excited about their venture that they make quick and fast decisions to move ahead. See, when you are growing fast you have to fill departments to cover for everything you can’t do personally.

Ernie Bray

July 24, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Startup

What Every First Time Entrepreneur Should Know

Ernie Bray

July 24, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Startup

The dream of building a business is not for everyone. Those who have been employed at a “big company” will have to hit the reset button in their thinking. Experience working in the corporate world does not necessarily translate into success as an entrepreneur.

Ernie Bray

May 8, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Business, Startup, Think

How To Think Of Startup Ideas

Ernie Bray

May 8, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Business, Startup, Think

Here’s the funny part. I ended up becoming successful in an industry I originally had NO interest in being in at first. Yes, that’s right. I wanted to find something else but my true path was in front of my eyes.

Ernie Bray

May 2, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

Why Startups Fail

Ernie Bray

May 2, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

I've been asked this question many times and the reality is that it's a combination of factors but here’s four that quickly come to mind. Just remember starting, growing and building a company is tough and most companies fail. Being successful is hard even in the best of times.

Ernie Bray

February 13, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

Starting A Business Is About Being A Doer

Ernie Bray

February 13, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

The dream of building a business is not for everyone. Those who have been employed at a “big company” will have to hit the reset button in their thinking.

Ernie Bray

January 14, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

What Expenses To Avoid When Starting Your Business

Ernie Bray

January 14, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

If you are bootstrapped, you are going to have to run super lean. You need to be, act and think scrappy. A real entrepreneur relishes the grind and digging deep to struggle.

Ernie Bray

January 12, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

What Keeps An Entrepreneur Up At Night?

Ernie Bray

January 12, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Startup

If you are going to take the entrepreneurial leap you have to be able to handle stress. This is not the 9–5 world. It’s 24/7/365