May 4, 20205 minA Time of Transition – It’s OK to Take a BreakThere is a reason the United States has the largest economy in the world. We work harder than anyone. There is also a reason we have a...
Jul 10, 20193 minStudent Athlete tackles MBA Program by Evan ShirreffsBeginning A New Challenge It was the spring of my final year at the University of Miami. With graduation looming as a bittersweet moment...
Jun 18, 20194 minThe Cost/Benefit of Being a Student Athlete by Evan ShirreffsPicture walking out of your dorm room at 5am on a Friday morning with a jug of water in one hand and a granola bar in the other. With...
May 21, 20193 minWhat is 10X?If you’re an entrepreneur, a sales professional, work within your city’s start-up ecosystem, or are a follower of one of the dozens of...
Feb 26, 20183 minWe’re Going Streaking! 29 Days Straight in the Gym (and Counting)Don’t worry, this isn’t a, “you have to go to the gym or else type of post.” I assure you it’s business related. I want to speak more to...
Aug 1, 20174 minThe Potential ROI of Social MediaBy now I shouldn’t have to articulate the value or justify the need for a social media strategy for your business. There are literally...
Mar 10, 20173 minUnsolicited Insights From The Minority at the #BlkTechClt EventFirst let me start with the description of the event that I, aka “the minority,” just attended: “ThePLUG Daily (make sure to subscribe)...
Nov 15, 20164 minWIMS: WHO is Mike Simmons? Part 1“Look at what we did. Came a long way from dirty ghetto kids.” Lupe Fiasco Not many people know much about my background. Aside from a...
Oct 17, 20164 minGo F Yourself!Let me start off by apologizing for the super click-bait-y title, I just couldn’t help myself. Also, FOR those of you who were expecting...
Apr 28, 20164 minStep into the Ring with the Trauma FighterJoe Swafford is not your traditional entrepreneur, if there even is such a thing. He still has, and loves, his full time career at...
Apr 18, 20163 minWIMS: Where is Mike Simmons?!To say that the 1st quarter plus of 2016 has been intense would be an understatement! WIMS Consulting has been in full-on hyper growth...
Jan 18, 20165 minMOMPRENEURSHIPTen months ago, I became a mom for the first time. Four months after that, my second baby was born. I know the math seems kind of weird,...
Jan 14, 20167 minChipping Away at New Product DevelopmentBy: Jarrod Mains What do you know about product development? If you are like me when I decided to start a company that makes a new golf...
Jan 11, 20167 minThe BEST Approach to get Media Coverage for Your BusinessMost entrepreneurs and small businesses do not have the budget to shell out high dollars for paid advertisements to promote their...
Jan 4, 20163 minThe WIMS Guide PivotI originally launched my blog, The WIMS Guide a little over a year now, and have been writing sporadically ever since. I mostly receive...
Jul 27, 20155 minThe New WIMS Inc: Putting In-House Marketing Departments on NoticeUnlike my typical blog posts, this one is certainly going to piss people off, including current and former colleagues, friends, clients,...
Jul 6, 20153 minCut Your TeethLittle did I know when I first heard this rather graphic and cringe-worthy phrase how literal it could be. If you haven’t heard it...
Jun 29, 20153 minRunning Out of RunwayTypically I don’t discuss my personal life or experiences in this forum, I now realize how much of a missed opportunity that has been....