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Every entrepreneur has to find their own path, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use a map. Here you’ll find straightforward, educational articles, covering topics that are relevant to companies at every stage and in every industry. Whether it’s a “how-to” that you’ve been curious about for a while or an introduction to a resource you didn’t know anything about, the niche information available in this section will demystify aspects of the journey and ELEVATE entrepreneurs at all levels.

Switching Gears and Changing Lanes with Brian Riley of Guardian Bikes

Founder of Guardian Bikes Brian Riley shares his journey from component supplier to manufacturer and distributor.

Debt Financing Your Business with Encore Bank

We partner with Encore Bank and NEST to demystify the process of debt financing your business, including how to source a loan and prepare your application.

For Me, Nourish Equals Austin

Austin is full of people who nourish my soul, helping me continue and grow our…

The Evolution of Disruption

If you had asked me 20 years ago if the word disrupt had a negative…

The Art of Surrender

The first time that I was challenged with the concept of surrendering, I wasn’t comfortable…

Dust and Oil

I grew up working on cars with my dad, so when I think of “flow,”…

The Transparency Tell

The Transparency Tell Everybody has a ‘tell’. A way they ‘show their cards’. It is…

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3 Tips for CYB (Covering Your Business)

Whether you’re the CEO of Disney or working towards becoming a company of that stature,…

Creating A Founder’s Mindset

Human beings are always creating. Always. We are either creating more of what we do want or more…

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Only the Beginning: Succession Planning

One of the best parts of starting the magazine, foundingAUSTIN, is that I’ve been able to…