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I’ve Built 7 Companies in a Mid-Sized Market. Here’s How It Gave Me an Advantage the Big Cities Couldn’t.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 8, 2026

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What I’ve Learned to Audit Before Every Global Expansion — and What I Now Rebuild From Scratch

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 5, 2026

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I’ve been to every major US national park. There are 5 I don’t plan on returning to, despite having great experiences there.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 31, 2026

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I’ve Read Thousands of Cold Pitches. Here Are the 3 Habits That Separate a Reply From the Trash Folder

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 31, 2026

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I’ve Guided Companies Through AI Transformations for Years. This Is the Costliest Mistake I See Executives Making.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 25, 2026

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I’m trying to get hired at 52. As I job hunt, I’ve been hiding my grays and doing everything I can to appear younger.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 21, 2026

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I’ve Watched Companies Scale Successfully and Fail — The Difference Often Comes Down to This

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 17, 2026

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I’ve Spent Years Refining a 10-Step SEO System. Here’s How to Use It.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 11, 2026

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I’ve been going to Disney World for over 20 years. Here are my 12 best tips for visiting on a budget.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 9, 2026

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I’ve Been Building the Future of Go-to-Market for 19 Years — and It’s Finally Here. Here’s How I Knew What Was Coming.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 4, 2026

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I’ve made friends on solo trips and traveled to visit them. These relationships are just as valuable as local ones.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 29, 2026

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I’ve Managed Dozens of Brand Campaigns in the Last Few Months — These 3 Tactics Quietly Outperform Everything Else

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 27, 2026

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This year’s Prime Day deals on Apple products are the best I’ve seen

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 23, 2026

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I’ve Worked With Nearly 100 Franchise Owners. Here’s What the Most Successful Ones Almost Always Have in Common.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 12, 2026

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I’ve Recovered Millions in Lost Revenue for Businesses. Here’s What Leaders Must Focus on During Economic Uncertainty

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 11, 2026

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I’ve Always Been Curious — and It’s Been the Driving Force Behind My Success. Here’s Why.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 10, 2026

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I’ve been traveling across China for 10 years. These are the 3 cities with the best food — and one that disappointed me.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 9, 2026

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My dad planned to travel after he retired, but he died at 52. It changed how I’ve lived my life and view my future.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 7, 2026

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I’ve Never Seen Leaders This Stressed. Here’s How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels Urgent.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 4, 2026

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I’ve taken solo trips to more than 22 different countries — here are the 9 things I never travel without

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 28, 2026

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5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 23, 2026

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Anker’s new earbuds have the best call quality I’ve ever heard

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 21, 2026

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I’ve Scaled Tech Companies Past $100 Million for 25 Years. Here Are 3 Things Leaders Miss Before Implementing AI

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 15, 2026

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I’ve worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 items that caught my eye this month.

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 14, 2026

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How I’ve Built 22+ Businesses by Aligning Them With Meaningful Causes From the Start

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 13, 2026

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The 4 Ways I’ve Seen Leaders Turn AI Uncertainty Into Competitive Advantage

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 6, 2026

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More Revenue Won’t Fix Your Company. I’ve Analyzed 88,000 Businesses That Prove It.

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 5, 2026

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The most exciting laptop I’ve seen in forever

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 26, 2026

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I’ve lived in New England my whole life. There’s one Maine town I swear by visiting in late spring.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 22, 2026

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I’ve worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 9 of the best things I’m seeing on shelves right now.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 14, 2026

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I’ve been a Costco executive member for 11 years. These are the 6 products I’ll always buy there.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 2, 2026

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I’ve Helped Over 1 Million Entrepreneurs Set Up Businesses — Here’s Why Tax Season Is the Best Time to Rethink Your Business Structure

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 23, 2026

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I’ve traveled beyond Japan’s popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 day trips I’d actually recommend.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 20, 2026

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My 82-year-old mom has dementia. Over the last few years I’ve learned to be her voice.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 19, 2026

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I’ve raised my teen to be independent since kindergarten. Now she’s teaching me how to be self-reliant with tech.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 16, 2026

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I want another child, but my husband doesn’t. I’ve considered leaving, but instead, I’m looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 14, 2026

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I’ve been to all 63 major US national parks. There are 6 I always tell people to visit in the spring.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 9, 2026

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I’ve Been an Entrepreneur for Over a Decade — and These 5 Issues Still Challenge Me Every Day

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 6, 2026

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I’ve lived in the UAE for 17 years. I ran to the basement as missiles flew overhead — and I still feel safe.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 3, 2026

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I’ve shopped at Dollar Tree for 20 years. Here are 12 products I swear by getting at the budget chain.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 2, 2026

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I Quit My High-Powered Banking Job to Chase a Different Version of the American Dream — Now I’ve Helped 80,000+ Do the Same

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 19, 2026

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I’ve followed the Mediterranean diet for years. Here are my 7 favorite easy meals to make in batches.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 18, 2026

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I’ve been running a business with my childhood best friend. We set commandments to make sure our relationship always comes first.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 16, 2026

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I’m a style editor who’s obsessed with heels, and Inez makes some of the comfiest pairs I’ve worn

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 13, 2026

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After Years of Leading Teams, I’ve Learned 3 Ways the Best Leaders Turn Problems Into Progress

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 29, 2026

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I’ve lived near Greenville, South Carolina, for over a decade. Here are 6 of the best things to do in and around the city.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 28, 2026

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I’ve been a travel planner for years. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes people make while booking all-inclusive vacations.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 26, 2026

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I make an extra $925 a month by renting out parking spaces. It’s the easiest source of passive income I’ve found.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 26, 2026

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This Belief Has Shaped Every Major Decision I’ve Made Since Founding My Company in 2016

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 22, 2026

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I’ve taken girls’ trips all over the world — but I recommend these 5 incredible destinations the most

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 20, 2026

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I’ve lived overseas for 15 years. Saying goodbye to my mom never gets easier.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 19, 2026

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I’ve Raised 8 Figures of Funding as a Black Founder — Here’s How to Overcome the Bias and Prejudice in VC

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 17, 2026

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I’ve Watched Natural World Factors Sink Deals. Do This Before Raising Capital.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 17, 2026

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I’m a federal attorney. I’ve leveraged my White House experience into a side hustle that makes $70,000 annually.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 16, 2026

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I pay the millionaire’s tax in Massachusetts. I’ve thought about moving my family away, but I’m staying for my kids.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 15, 2026

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Marc Benioff says a documentary about Character.AI’s effects on children was ‘the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life’

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 14, 2026

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I’ve lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 10, 2026

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I’ve never used a trackball, but Keychron’s Nape Pro looks like the perfect one

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 10, 2026

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It turns out I’ve been using my Hue lights all wrong

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 7, 2026

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I’m at CES in Las Vegas to check out the latest in autonomous driving. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 6, 2026

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I’ve lived in Vegas for over a year, and haven’t visited The Strip. Instead, I’ve found a cozier side of Sin City.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 4, 2026

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I’ve always dreamed of moving to Italy. Before fully committing, I’m giving my favorite city a 90-day test run.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 28, 2025

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I ditched mom life for 48 hours to see the Backstreet Boys in Vegas. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 27, 2025

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I’ve Given 3 TEDx Talks — Here’s Exactly How to Prepare for Yours

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 22, 2025

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I was laid off by Oracle 2 years ago and still can’t find a job. I’ve blown through my savings and now sell antiques to stay afloat.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 22, 2025

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I’ve Worked With Hundreds of Brands — These 7 Steps Helped Them Boost Sales

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 18, 2025

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I’ve visited all 50 states. There are 7 cozy cities I always tell people to visit during the winter months.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 15, 2025

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I’ve worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 7 of the best holiday gifts I’m seeing on shelves right now.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 9, 2025

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I’ve spent $7,000 to fly with my son almost every weekend for a contest. We’ve unlocked awesome perks.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 3, 2025

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I never expected to sell pencils. The brand I’ve built has grown into a $1.7 million sustainability business.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 1, 2025

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I review displays for a living, and these are the best Cyber Monday TV deals I’ve found so far

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 30, 2025

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I’ve worn Hokas for over a decade — here are the top Black Friday and Cyber Week deals on its ultra-supportive sneakers

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 29, 2025

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