Posts for the ‘TPE Profiles’ Category

Toilet Paper Entrepreneurs And Their Businesses

March 4th, 2010



Check out these businesses, all run by Toilet Paper Entrepreneurs...  Read more »

PICTURE: Kevin Daum, Author of ROAR!



Kevin Daum spent the afternoon at my office and after our interview he was kind enough to pose for a quick picture. In his left hand is his copy of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, and he is proudly showing of his "New York Times Best Seller" tattoo. Kevin is so committed to his vision for his new book ROAR! that he tattooed his goal of being a NY Times best seller on his chest:  Read more »

First Impressions – Benjamin Spear of Thinkside



The pictorial story of Thinkside, a small business trying to go big. What is YOUR first impression?  Read more »

PICTURE: Bradi Nathan and Terry Starr of MyWorkButterFly.com



Look who was reading the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur while taking a bus from the Los Angeles airport to pick up her car rental....  Read more »

PICTURE: Cameron Johnson, Author of You Call The Shots



I ran into Cameron Johnson (the famous young entrepreneur who grew built and sold seventeen companies before he turned 21) in New York City this past fall. Any who... I came across this photo and thought you might...  Read more »

Readers of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur – All About Their Businesses



Check out these Toilet Paper Entrepreneurs, they have great businesses... and YES you should use their products and services!!!!  Read more »

First Impressions – Bradley Miller of MedicineThink



As a small business owner, it is imperative to have a professional, engaging online presence. We work hard at defining our brand, spending [sometimes too much] time on social media marketing. An online presence is a face of your business, and a compelling editorial portrait that engages your target market and builds familiarity with your clients is necessary.  Read more »

Businesses Growing To The First Million And Beyond



Check out some of these new members of The First Million Club, they have great businesses... and YES you should hire them!!!  Read more »

Creating a Winning Concept: A TFM Success Story

Stan Lenssen - TFM Member

There’s a new wave of entrepreneurialism in Europe, and Stan Lenssen is riding it all the way to his First Million. Based in the Netherlands, Stan recognized a massive opportunity in the rising number of freelancers in his country, and set out to build an online business to support them.  Read more »

The Magic of Inbound Marketing: A First Million Success Story

Simply Sarah Shaw - TFM Member

Dixie Vogel unlocked the key to making her First Million. After ten years of avoiding marketing like the plague, Dixie joined the First Million Club and discovered the most effective approach to market her business was easier than she thought. She figured out how to attract the “perfect fit” customers and partners entrepreneurs dream about, the kind of people who don’t just boost your revenue, they also make you happy. (Customers who make YOU happy--that’s a switch!) Let me tell you, bucko, if dealing with your customers feels like a chore, you’re never going to have the stamina to get anywhere near that First Million. So listen up!  Read more »

Check Out These Businesses!



Every so often, here on the TPE blog, we highlight a few select business. Check out these great small businesses owned by amazing entrepreneurs!  Read more »

Landing the Dream Client: A First Million Success Story

Simply Sarah Shaw - TFM Member

Sarah Shaw is well on her way to her First Million. After implementing strategies she learned in as a member of The First Million Club, Sarah had a big win last week, a BIG win, which proves it IS possible to kick ass in a challenging economic climate.  Read more »

Behind The Scenes At On A Roll – PICTURES

On A Roll

A huge thank you to Allana of ARSMAGNA for making the drive down to the On A Roll studio and taking these pictures. Allana does truly amazing work and some how can capture more than just a picture, but emotion and life. We had a lot of fun... and I just had to wear my brand new Hulk hands that I received as a gift from another amazing person... Yanik Silver.

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Shameless Plugs of The Best Businesses

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Six Mega-Companies Founded by Women Entrepreneurs

Move over Steve, Jeff, and Warren. Women are taking over the business world one awesome company at a time. In the not so distant past men were considered more suited to business, but the reality is women are natural entrepreneurs, meaning, they were BORN to do it.  Read more »

Update: Allana Taranto’s Project To Profile The American Entrepreneur

Fellow TPE, Allana Taranto is taking the USA by storm with her project to profile the American Entrepreneur. She is halfway through her journey stopping in Kansas City for the Holiday Weekend. To get the full update about the entrepreneurs she has profiled, and to follow her journey go to her blog by clicking here [...]  Read more »

An Interview With Tom Szaky Of TerraCycle

I had the good fortune of interviewing Tom Szaky, a TPE extraordinaire and founder of TerraCycle. His company is making a variety of products, all out of garbage. They aren't recycling a little here and a little there. Tom's company is in fact producing all their products from 100% waste materials. His is an amazing guy, with an amazing story. Here are parts from my interview:  Read more »

Dora Cardenas, CEO of Toletta – TPE Profile

<a href=”http://www.adimpact.com/” mce_href=”http://www.adimpact.com/”>Adimpact.com</a> Company TOLETTA Started May 2008 Service The World’s First Premium Brand of Purse Size Travel Packs of Paper Toilet Seat Covers. Startup Cash $40,000. Packaging, Legal, Website, Inventory, Marketing. College University of Ottawa (Canada) Favorite Quote “Good things do NOT come to those who wait … good things come to those who INITIATE.” Susan RoAne (The Mingling [...]  Read more »

Allana Taranto, Professional Photographer-TPE PROFILE

CEO of Ars Magna Studio Ars Magna Studio is based in Boston and San Francisco providing sophisticated, authentic and poetic fine art wedding and portrait photography. Adventure, far-flung destinations and weddings of uncommon character are always welcome. Ars Magna Studio 1-800-729-9077 info@arsmagnastudio.com [...]  Read more »

Peter Shankman, Founder of Help A Reporter Out (HARO) – TP PROFILE

The Entrepreneur & Author Peter Shankman, Founder of Help A Report Out (also know as HARO) Founded For How Much? In March of 2008, Peter started HARO for less than $1K.  Now it is the biggest service of its kind. By far. The Mission HARO connects journalists with sources, free of charge, every day, via an email newsletter. Favorite Food Pizza! Favorite Quote Fortune [...]  Read more »

TP Profile – Barry Moltz, Author of Bounce!

The Entrepreneur & Author Barry Moltz, Author of Bounce! The TPE Mission To inspire, motivate and consult business professionals and entrepreneurs. The Book Bounce! The guide to building resiliency and confidence to achieve your next great success. Favorite Quote Love everyone, trust a few and paddle your own canoe. Biggest Complaint Bad customer service and bailouts for large corporations. Sleeping When my wife turns out the [...]  Read more »

TPE Profiles – Federico Calce of Federico Hair Salon

The Entrepreneur Federico Calce, Founder of Federico Hair Salon Launched August 1990 The TPE Mission To bring out every woman’s inner beauty The Education Boccone College in Milano where I majored in architecture Favorite Food I’m Italian so, of course, it’s Italian pasta On The Job Challenge My hardest job is either working on a film set or during Fashion Week working with designers and models.  [...]  Read more »

PICTURES – TPE’s In Action – Felecia Hatcher of Feverish Ice Cream & Rod Call of Snoloha

Felecia Hatcher, the TPE of Feverish Ice Cream, offers many types of delicious ice cream. The two all time favorite flavors? Cool lime and paper/cardboard. Rod Call, the TPE at Snoloha, was lost in the woods out in Traverse City, MI.  Interestingly enough, playing dead does not scare off bears, but reading The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur [...]  Read more »

PICTURES – TPE’s In Action – Jocelyn Wiebe, Christopher Blythe, Tim Gordon

Jocelyn Wiebe, a TPE of Freedom at Home, ran back into her burning office building to save her most prized possession. She left the baby to fend for himself. Christopher Blythe, the TPE at Skoobit, enjoys his favorite read… minutes before putting it up on Ebay for $0.01. Tim “Gonzo” Gordon, the TPE of Communication Steriods, [...]  Read more »

TPE PROFILE- Tim “Gonzo” Gordon of The Gonzo Podcast

Company Communication Steroids: “Add Muscle to Your Message” Started 2007 Service Speak and train on public speaking skills, dealing with the media, communication skills – aimed at CEO’s, managers and small business owners who want to become more empowered and confident communicators, speakers and presenters. Favorite Quote “Live as you will wish to have lived when you are dying.” – Christian Furchtegott [...]  Read more »