I have seen entrepreneurs ask for hundreds of millions of dollars on a concept and try to sell because of 'their passion' for an idea. If the idea is that good, why wouldn't I cut you out and hire someone who is just as passionate for much, much less?

When I was starting out, being a young entrepreneur was not fashionable. Parents would ask, 'When are you going to get a real job?'

By definition startups usually do not turn a profit.

People must be realistic when evaluating their business.

I understand that finance can be very complex.

Reality TV is a totally different animal than the infomercial world.

Being born into poverty does not mean you are condemned to spend the rest of your life in poverty.