[Our employees] do it not because we pay them more, but because they want to be part of something.

When you incorporate giving into your business in an authentic and transparent way, your customers become your best marketers.

If you organize your life around your passion, you can turn your passion into your story and then turn your story into something bigger - something that matters.

The greatest competitive advantage is to allow your employees to be part of something. Something bigger than what you're doing.

I surround myself with inspirational quotations. This easy-to-follow piece of advice has played a huge role in my being able to get past my own fears and insecurities throughout my entrepreneurial career.

A good story transcends boundaries, breaks barriers and opens doors.

Be tenacious. One thing that has allowed me to have some level of success is that I am fine with cold-calling people. It doesn't scare me to call someone who has no idea who I am and say I'd love to take you to lunch.