Ernie Bray

July 3, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation

Creating a Winning Company Culture…Virtually

Ernie Bray

July 3, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation

Command and control. That was my introduction into the workplace back in the 1990s. It was a place with little flexibility and rigid managers. Working from home - are you kidding? It was the company way or the highway.

Ernie Bray

May 27, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Career, Inspiration, Success, Think

Communicate To Succeed

Ernie Bray

May 27, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Career, Inspiration, Success, Think

Great communication is a key to success, and knowing how to engage in conversation and get your point across is vital if you want to really want to grow your career.

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

February 7, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Think

There Are No Shortcuts Or Hacks

Ernie Bray

February 7, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Think

Have you noticed how common it is today to hear of people talking about shortcuts and hacks to finding the easiest route from point A to point B?

Ernie Bray

January 4, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Think

Build Momentum In Your Life

Ernie Bray

January 4, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Think

Winners understand the power of momentum. Often people allow minor setbacks, fears or failures to derail them from their goals. I’m here to tell you that you have to look at these as merely speed bumps.

Ernie Bray

December 17, 2021

Business, Entrepreneurship

My Top 5 Forbes Tech Council Quotes

Ernie Bray

December 17, 2021

Business, Entrepreneurship

Here’s 5 of my top quotes on the Forbes Technology Council. These are just a few of my featured thoughts and opinions about the future of technology.

Ernie Bray

December 3, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Think

Focus On The Long Game

Ernie Bray

December 3, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Think

Society today is about now, now, now. People want fast service, immediate gratification and have little patience. This concept flies in opposition to the reality of accomplishing big things in life.

Ernie Bray

May 4, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology

Tech Tips For Entrepreneurs

Ernie Bray

May 4, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Business, Technology

Here’s a few of my tips for entrepreneurs looking to build out their small business. The key is focus on results. Don’t buy into the hype and look for areas where you can really make a positive impact in your company.

Ernie Bray

February 9, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Business

Be A Positive Force In Business

Ernie Bray

February 9, 2021

Entrepreneurship, Business

For those of you thinking of starting a business and dreaming of success, you might be asking yourself, “How can I do this and not become the ruthless “jerk” stereotype some think business leaders are?”

Ernie Bray

January 5, 2021

Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation

Some Simple Advice To Jumpstart Your Year

Ernie Bray

January 5, 2021

Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation

Everyone wants fast results. Who wouldn’t want to achieve more with less effort? It’s human nature to take the easy route but in reality, that’s not how you get to where you want to be.

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

July 12, 2020

Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Success

Want Fast Results? Change Your Mindset.

Ernie Bray

July 12, 2020

Business, Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Success

If you spend any amount of time on the internet you’ll see fairly quickly that “overnight” success is what catches the eyes of many aspiring entrepreneurs. Achieving goals and making huge progress fast is what we all want. That’s right, everyone dreams of overnight success but reality is much much different.

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

June 9, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Success

What Is The Secret To Success?

Ernie Bray

June 9, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Success

Most people don’t realize the difference between success and failure is very tiny. Simply by changing one’s attitude, working smart and giving a solid effort one can achieve amazing results that otherwise would seem impossible. Here’s seven key tips that can tilt the balance in your favor.

Ernie Bray

April 20, 2020

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

Adversity Can Lead To Breakthroughs

Ernie Bray

April 20, 2020

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

In business and in life you are going to have to face adversity. Often, some of your toughest times can lead to your biggest breakthroughs.

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

February 5, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

Keys To Being A Great CEO

Ernie Bray

February 5, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

In my opinion the CEO has to be the inspirational and defining leader of the company. They have to embody what the core of the company is and bring the vision to life. Here’s 6 things on a basic level that you have to be able to do.

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!