Entrepreneur, Author, Business Consultant, Digital Music Artist
If there’s one universal truth in management, it’s that delivering feedback can feel a lot like defusing a bomb — one wrong word and boom, there goes morale for the week. Early in my career, I used to think the best approach was just to be “honest and direct.” Turns out, “honest and direct” sounds a…
There have been times in my life when everything seemed to fall apart all at once. Whether it was a business failure, personal loss, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, those moments felt like being caught in a storm with no clear way out. I’m sure you’ve been there too — when the…
If you’ve ever stared at a blank notebook or laptop screen thinking, I want to start a business, but what the heck should I do first?, welcome to the club — I’ve been there. Actually, I’ve had season tickets to that club. Starting out as an entrepreneur is both exhilarating and terrifying. It feels like skydiving…
Starting a business feels a bit like standing at the edge of a diving board for the first time — exciting, terrifying, and loaded with potential. I’ve been there more than once, and every time I’ve launched something new, whether it was a full-scale e-commerce operation or a local consulting gig, one framework has never…
Acclaimed entrepreneur, business strategist, and author Justin Calabrese is proud to announce that his latest book, Mastering Momentum: Driving Success in Business Management, is now officially available for purchase at Walmart, both online and in select store locations nationwide. Known for guiding over 150 small businesses toward sustainable growth, Calabrese blends real-world experience with actionable insights…
The Myth of the “Big Idea” People often ask me, “Where do you find your business ideas?” They expect me to say something about reading industry reports, scrolling through startup blogs, or brainstorming the next big tech disruption. But the truth is — most great ideas don’t come from boardrooms or business plans. They come from real…
Long before most teenagers could decide on a college major, Connecticut native Justin Calabrese was already building an entrepreneurial legacy. Barely old enough to drive, Calabrese began transforming his ideas into thriving companies — coding websites in his parents’ basement and shipping products across the country while his peers were still studying for their driving tests. Calabrese’s…
If you had asked me in the early days of my entrepreneurial journey whether I thought a business plan was necessary, I would have laughed and said something like, “Why plan when you can just *do*?” I was the poster child for the dive-right-in mentality, brimming with enthusiasm and confidence, convinced that sheer passion and…
In an ever-evolving economy, finding ways to earn additional income has never been more accessible. With advancements in technology, shifting market trends, and increased opportunities for remote work, 2025 is brimming with possibilities for generating side income. Whether you’re looking to pad your savings, pay off debt, or simply diversify your income streams, there are…
I’ve started more businesses than I can count on one hand — seven, to be exact — and each one taught me something new. From the thrill of launching to the grind of daily operations, no two ventures were the same. Yet, there’s one thing I’ve never skipped: writing a business plan. Not the back-of-a-napkin…