Ernie Bray

July 9, 2018

What Makes A Good CEO?

Ernie Bray

July 9, 2018

Here’s the deal. As a CEO you need a general working knowledge of sales, strategy, finance, marketing, etc. but you don’t have to know it all. You have to be able to put great teams together that can execute your vision.

Ernie Bray

June 25, 2018

Leadership, Motivation, Success

Be Unstoppable

Ernie Bray

June 25, 2018

Leadership, Motivation, Success

If you have the drive and determination to be a success, build a business and become an entrepreneur, you have something that separates you from about 90% of the population.

Ernie Bray

May 27, 2018

Inspiration, Success, Think

Are You Ready?

Ernie Bray

May 27, 2018

Inspiration, Success, Think

Most people don’t realize the difference between success and failure is often very small. If you were headed to the moon and were off just 1 degree, you'd miss your target by 4,169 miles.

Ernie Bray

March 16, 2018

Inspiration, Motivation, Think, Success

How To Become A Better Version Of Yourself Every Day

Ernie Bray

March 16, 2018

Inspiration, Motivation, Think, Success

This is a topic I could write on in great detail but I wanted to keep it simple.

One of the biggest things you can do to become a better version of yourself is by simply working to improve.

Ernie Bray

March 6, 2018

Think, Success, Inspiration

Ernie Bray

March 6, 2018

Think, Success, Inspiration

How Change Can Be Powerful In Your Life All too often we get stuck in ruts. Not necessarily intentionally but sometimes life just seems to “get in the way”. We get derailed by the day to day part of living. Here’s the deal, changing y

All too often we get stuck in ruts. Not necessarily intentionally but sometimes life just seems to “get in the way”. We get derailed by the day to day part of living.

Ernie Bray

December 1, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startup, Success, Think

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Tech Entrepreneur?

Ernie Bray

December 1, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startup, Success, Think

Celebrity entrepreneurs are nothing new. We hear about them all the time, especially in the tech world with names like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Each inspires awe and emulation (in part) because of the news they generate and the exciting lifestyles they lead.

Ernie Bray

August 17, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Success, Think

5 Tips for Conquering the Stress of Success

Ernie Bray

August 17, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Success, Think

Among other responsibilities that come with being the boss is gracefully handling the inevitable pressure.

Ernie Bray

August 8, 2017

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Success

4 Entrepreneurial Secrets My Kids Learned With A Lemonade Stand

Ernie Bray

August 8, 2017

Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Success

We all hear stories of the “Lemonade Stand” as the rite of passage for the budding young entrepreneur. I’ve never mentioned this idea to my kids and the funny thing is they figured it out on their own and came to me with their idea.

Ernie Bray

June 27, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Success

3 Ways to Compete with Large Rivals

Ernie Bray

June 27, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Success

The story of David vs. Goliath is a well-worn metaphor of the “little guy” overcoming great odds to defeat a larger opponent. In my experience, however, this story is more than a source of inspiration.

Ernie Bray

April 7, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Success

5 Mindsets to Help You Reel in Major Accounts

Ernie Bray

April 7, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Success

Small firms can -- and do -- land large clients. So, if you're small, leverage your small wins and provide the customized service the big fish can't match. Some of my fellow entrepreneurs suffer from an inferiority complex.

Ernie Bray

April 4, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success

Leaders Are Always Learning

Ernie Bray

April 4, 2017

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success

Are leaders born or made? I’m not going to debate the topic, but one thing I have learned through my years is that true leaders never stop learning. When it comes to leadership, everyone has his or her own notion of what leadership looks like.

Ernie Bray

March 21, 2017

Career, Success

Sharpen Your Image to Boost Your Career

Ernie Bray

March 21, 2017

Career, Success

Whether you think you have a brand or “merely” a professional image, it’s important to nurture it. In today’s competitive job market, it’s vital to distinguish yourself from your competition – to position yourself as a coveted prize.

Ernie Bray

January 25, 2017

Motivation, Success

A 4-Step Regimen for Setting Goals That Always Moves You Forward

Ernie Bray

January 25, 2017

Motivation, Success

When you set lofty goals, even failure produces little "victories". If you read certain self-help literature, you may get the impression that some people don’t have any goals in life. Even worse -- you may be one of those people.

Ernie Bray

December 2, 2016

Business, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Startup, Success

5 Ways Shunning Venture Capital Made Me a Better Leader

Ernie Bray

December 2, 2016

Business, Entrepreneurship, Investors, Startup, Success

Today too many startup entrepreneurs dream and seek the VC-funded path of least resistance. At the same time the media lavishes “credibility” to such companies that are either unproven, unprofitable or both.

Ernie Bray

November 23, 2016

Business, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Success

5 Intangible Keys to Business Success

Ernie Bray

November 23, 2016

Business, Entrepreneurship, Motivation, Success

As a group, entrepreneurs tend to prefer the tangible to the intangible. To launch and grow successful businesses, they usually favor facts and statistics over “squishy” personal growth strategies and leadership development programs.

Ernie Bray

October 17, 2016

Career, Success

Win That Job And Look Like A Star

Ernie Bray

October 17, 2016

Career, Success

I've had the opportunity to interview quite a few people over the years. As an entrepreneur building a company from the ground up means hiring fast, making mistakes and learning along the way. During this time though, some candidates really stood out.

Ernie Bray

August 7, 2016

Career, Success

What’s the Boss Really Thinking?

Ernie Bray

August 7, 2016

Career, Success

Whether you’re a new employee or a veteran, just starting your career or angling for a promotion to senior management, you probably spend considerable time wondering what the boss is really thinking. Is the boss scrutinizing your performance?

Ernie Bray

June 11, 2016

Business, Sport, Startup, Success

Stay Sharp With A Focus On Your Health

Ernie Bray

June 11, 2016

Business, Sport, Startup, Success

As a veteran of many Half Ironman triathlons, various endurance events and being a former collegiate basketball player, I’ve learned that a key part of maintaining a sharp mind is keeping a healthy body.

Ernie Bray

May 26, 2016

Motivation, Success, Think

Energize Your Life With A Success Mindset

Ernie Bray

May 26, 2016

Motivation, Success, Think

When people talk about success, they often wonder how to “hack” it or short cut it. What can they do to avoid the hard work to get right to what they want. The reality though is much different.