by Lance Cody-Valdez No doubt that being a boss comes with its benefits, but it can also be really stressful. And if you have good intentions, then you never become satisfied with your abilities to lead your team. You’re always looking for ways to deepen your...
by Lance Cody-Valdez As an owner and manager of several outsourced direct marketing companies, Elijah Medge also coaches and mentors entry-level rookies and seasoned professionals. He provides mentorship in building confidence as a new business owner or sales...
by Lance Cody-Valdez Ecopreneurs are the future. If you’re an entrepreneur who cares about the environment, you can structure your entire business around green initiatives and make a tangible difference in your community and beyond. It’s not as easy as it sounds, but...
As the pandemic continues, small businesses across the country are struggling to stay afloat. Sadly, many of the businesses that were forced to close during the shutdown will remain closed permanently. In the wake of discouraging news like this, it can be tough to...
Whether you own a home-based business or you’re looking to save on operating costs while expanding your team, there are many benefits of hiring remote workers. According to TimeDoctor, telecommuting reduces overhead costs and employee turnover — and it boosts...
Since the pandemic hit, many small businesses have shut down for good — and many more could close by the time COVID-19 officially ends. If you’ve managed to keep your small business alive for this long, however, all hope is not lost. Elijah Medge knows that right now...
By Elijah Medge, Los Angeles, December 2015 Cats and dogs I’ve had pets all my life. The first was a guinea pig. It had minimal personality, as you might expect of a rodent, but it was all the responsibility I could handle as a young child. My next pet was a...
TWEET THIS Your fear only eases once you forget the ‘what-ifs’ and start taking action. The exhilaration of controlling my own destiny was far greater than my trepidation. By Elijah Medge, Los Angeles, November 2015 I finally did something that I’ve been...
TWEET THIS Those with enough chutzpah to ignore societal pressure are the ones who become the biggest successes. By Elijah Medge, Los Angeles, October 2015 Basketball is a great sport. It’s the perfect release for competitive energy and it’s far more fun...
TWEET THIS To be truly successful in anything you do, you must think like the house, not the player. By Elijah Medge, Los Angeles, September 2015 I love Vegas. It’s an incredibly fun place to let loose; but like anything in life, it comes at a cost. I used to...
TWEET THIS Being positive does not mean that you have to be overly cheerful, jovial, or constantly smiling. Filling your mind with worries and focusing on things you can’t change will do nothing for your productivity. By Elijah Medge, Los Angeles, August 2015...
What is the Best Advice for a Young, First-Time Startup CEO? TWEET THIS Once you decide to take the plunge, get ready to throw out all excuses and take 100% accountability for your results. Most people do not have the self-discipline and mental stamina required to be...
