A Time of Transition – It’s OK to Take a Break
There 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...
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- Jul 10, 2019
- 3 min
Student Athlete tackles MBA Program by Evan Shirreffs
Beginning 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, 2019
- 4 min
The Cost/Benefit of Being a Student Athlete by Evan Shirreffs
Picture 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, 2019
- 3 min
What 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, 2018
- 3 min
We’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, 2017
- 4 min
The Potential ROI of Social Media
By 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, 2017
- 3 min
Unsolicited Insights From The Minority at the #BlkTechClt Event
First let me start with the description of the event that I, aka “the minority,” just attended: “ThePLUG Daily (make sure to subscribe)...
- Nov 15, 2016
- 4 min
WIMS: 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, 2016
- 4 min
Go 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, 2016
- 4 min
Step into the Ring with the Trauma Fighter
Joe 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, 2016
- 3 min
WIMS: 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, 2016
- 5 min
MOMPRENEURSHIP
Ten 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, 2016
- 7 min
Chipping Away at New Product Development
By: 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, 2016
- 7 min
The BEST Approach to get Media Coverage for Your Business
Most entrepreneurs and small businesses do not have the budget to shell out high dollars for paid advertisements to promote their...
- Jan 4, 2016
- 3 min
The WIMS Guide Pivot
I 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, 2015
- 5 min
The New WIMS Inc: Putting In-House Marketing Departments on Notice
Unlike my typical blog posts, this one is certainly going to piss people off, including current and former colleagues, friends, clients,...
- Jul 6, 2015
- 3 min
Cut Your Teeth
Little 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, 2015
- 3 min
Running Out of Runway
Typically I don’t discuss my personal life or experiences in this forum, I now realize how much of a missed opportunity that has been....