Gone Fishing – Summer 2026
We are taking a break to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer. Please remember to take some time off to have fun and reconnect with friends and family. We will be back on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Photo by Warren Umoh on Unsplash
How One Founder Built Trust by Demonstrating Vulnerability
Vulnerability has a PR problem. Thought leaders like Brené Brown and others have brought the word into the C-suite and demonstrated how vulnerability is a necessary component of great leadership, but the word might also make you cringe. In your mind, you may have linked it to being perceived as weak, or think that being […]
Try and Test Before You Tell the World
I spit my coffee on my screen when I read “Hating your job intensely is not a business plan.” This quote was in Pamela Slim’s recent newsletter on LinkedIn titled “Will it blend?” Pam is the best! Carol Roth would say something similar. In fact, both of them wrote very important books about entrepreneurship not […]
The Human Runway Report on Founder Well-Being in 2026
According to their website, “Human Runway is a collaborative initiative bringing founders, investors, and ecosystem builders together to strengthen founder resilience.” Human Runway released a report based on a survey conducted in 2025 of 158 active startup founders. I was especially interested in this report because the founders who participated were primarily located in the […]
5 Email Marketing Automation Tips Every Small Business Should Know
Smart small businesses leverage automated email marketing to build stronger customer relationships, which generate more leads and sales. However, many small businesses still struggle to convert subscribers into buying customers because they don’t have the tips that move the needle faster. In this guide, I share 5 email marketing automation tips every small business should know. […]
When Resting Doesn’t Help Burnout, Look Here
Burnout is a known risk for entrepreneurs and small business owners. When we experience it, the first thing we are told to do is to get some rest. And you may need a lot of rest to recover your energy if you’ve been pushing too hard for too long. But sometimes rest helps, and sometimes […]
Do You Dread Having Sales Conversations? This May Help.
Most entrepreneurs struggle with sales conversations. They don’t want to be pushy or slimy. They get tongue-tied telling prospects what they do. They hesitate to use case studies to demonstrate the results clients can get by working with them. They don’t like bragging and calling out successes. Many entrepreneurs dread the exact conversations they need to […]
It Might Be Time To Update Your Website
Since I am in the middle of my slow season, I started thinking about aspects of my business that need attention. One of these is definitely my website. Some entrepreneurs obsess about their company’s website and are constantly updating and tweaking it, hoping to generate more leads and boost conversion rates, but that is definitely […]
The Arrival Fallacy: There Is No There
Chipping away at a goal or striving for mastery is very satisfying for humans. Breaking a long-term goal into bite-sized tasks and checking things off your to-do list feels really good. Our brains give us a chemical reward for doing the task, which motivates us to keep moving forward toward our goal. The problems come […]
2026 Summer Reading Guide for Business-related Books
As an annual tradition to commemorate the anniversary of Carol Roth’s instant New York Times bestselling book “You Will Own Nothing” (available for purchase here!), we have compiled the ultimate 2026 summer reading guide of business-related book recommendations from the incredible CarolRoth.com contributor network of business owners, advisors, experts and entrepreneurs. Their answers are presented […]
Instant New York Times Best Seller- You Will Own Nothing
The elite are jockeying to control and come out on top in the new global financial order. Learn what is happening and how to fight back. Instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller.
