You’re probably asking yourself, “How do I keep growing? How do I stay relevant? How do I maximize my career trajectory over time?” If you’re operating “career forward” like we are, you’re building equity—the same way you might in your financial life. But you create this equity in your career.

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While celebrities might rake in millions from their “day jobs,” they’re also boosting their net worth through smart investments, endorsement deals and entrepreneurship. And, when it comes to creating wealth, diversifying financial portfolios and expanding their business, franchises emerge as a powerful asset, drawing high-profile figures like athletes, actors, singers

Your dream job comes along, but somewhere in that fine print, you spot a noncompete clause. Your heart might sink at the risk/reward dilemma you now face. At the end of the contract, what will you do for the year it states you can’t work with competitors? And, for small

Excerpted from Acquisitional Wealth, copyright © 2024 by Josh Tolley. Reprinted with permission from Matt Holt Books, an imprint of BenBella Books, Inc. All rights reserved. How are you going to actually pay for a business acquisition? There are really two elements to this question: 1. How are you going

“I’ve got a gut feeling about it.” “She has incredible instincts.” “I just get a bad vibe from that guy.”  Feelings, a sixth sense, a hunch or just vibes—whatever you want to call it—at some point throughout our lives, we all use our intuition. What if we told you that

Starting a business can be intimidating, but opening a franchise can make the process a little easier for would-be entrepreneurs. These tried-and-true business opportunities come with more support and greater brand recognition, as well as economies of scale. If you’re hoping to start a business this year, these are some