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World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Knows About Perseverance

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Late bloomers aren’t found just in the business world, of course. For 40-and-older aspiring entrepreneurs, the accomplishments of older artists, authors, scientists and athletes can provide inspiration and a reminder of what’s possible (for great stories about non-business achievers, check out Debra Eve’s blog, Late … Continue reading →

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Cal Ripken Jr.’s Views on Success

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

As he gets ready to turn 52, baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is very active in the business side of his sport. In addition to writing books on baseball, he runs three minor league teams, the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, the Ripken Stadium and the Ripken … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneur Bikes for a Bigger Cause

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs Just how driven is Len Forkas? Consider this: a few weeks ago, the 52-year-old entrepreneur raced from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland on a bicycle–and finished in less than twelve days. Forkas’ amazing accomplishment occurred … Continue reading →

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Sports Commentator Jim Nantz Gets into the Wine Business

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Jim Nantz, known for calling everything from the Masters Tournament to the Super Bowl, is teaming up with Peter Deutsch, CEO of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits, to form a new partnership: Deutsch Nantz Alliance (DNA), which will initially produce a Sonoma-based wine brand … Continue reading →

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What Business Owners Can Learn from Michael Jordan

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Even celebrity business owners need to surround themselves with people who bring different perspectives — and are willing to disagree with them, when necessary.  A recent Washington Post article about former basketball superstar Michael Jordan makes this point loud and clear. The 49-year-old Jordan … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Ad Encourages Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Among the many television commercials during this Sunday’s Super Bowl will be one from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on fostering U.S. entrepreneurship.  During the football game, the animated, 30-second advertisement will air in four television markets:  New York, San Francisco, … Continue reading →

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