May, 2015 | Finding Your Niche

How Food And Entrepreneurship Saved A Life

Steve Martorano A life of crime was where he was headed until he discovered he could cook and sell his food, Steve Martorano admits. This 7-minute late night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! highlights the chef’s new cookbook titled It Ain’t Sauce It’s Gravy. Martorano’s humor, original style, and values are underscored with his closing words. […]

Change And The Publishing Industry: Tips For Aspiring Author-Publishers

Marketing Consultant Linda Carlson Ten minute interview with Linda Carlson, author, speaker, and marketing consultant is an information-packed exchange about the publishing industry. A reality check for the aspiring or emerging author-publisher. But also for others who may be trying to decide how to reposition their skills… Dee Adams is the author of Finding Your Niche: […]

Real World Business Lessons From Reality TV

Beyond The Shark Tank What happens after Shark Tank appearances is the premise of the show. And the last program of the season featured the progress…or lack thereof of several presenters: Chord Buddy A music teacher for more than 30 years, his pursuit of the education market makes sense. But so did Robert’s concern. Contracts or […]

How Personal Life Experience Inspired Work

Unique Food Blog and Book Deal A humorous exchange between journalist, Stephanie Smith, and her beau inspired a simple idea for a food blog, which led to a book titled 300 Sandwiches…with recipes: A multilayered love story Simple idea? Grab a pen and pad or Evernote and start listing sandwich ideas…good ones….and good luck after […]

The Business of Learning A Second Language

Gaining A Bilingual Edge using Kids Foreign Language Cartoons In the restaurant industry in Florida, not knowing a second language means one cannot find work, according to an insider on Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown , CNN. Learning a second language opens up many possibilities in the business world. But becoming bilingual can be a challenge […]

How Angie Harmon Uses Creative Skills And Values in the Business World

Helping African Artists Grow Their Business Actress Angie Harmon likely has the ability to visualize images in her imagination, which is a primary talent for artists and designers. Harmon reaches back to her childhood experiences for some of her jewelry design ideas for her collaboration with Red Earth Harmon first learned about the philosophy of […]

Entrepreneurial Insights From Venture For America

Q & A With Andrew Yang Venture for America’s founder Andrew Yang, appeared recently on C-Span to talk about his nonprofit and book. C-Span.org Smart People Should Build Things Several thoughts: 1. Venture for America is restricted to college graduates. Curiously, several famous entrepreneurs starting out would not have qualified for the program…. 2. Many […]

Major AT&T Outage…

Internet access blocked April 29 for Niche Creativity.com. Last week, the major West coast terminal for AT&T went down for 48 hours disrupting service and leaving all technicians unable to visit and diagnose connection issues. (And likely creating many irate boxing fans. But I digress.) Minutes ago, service was restored after a technician finally discovered […]