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RV storage facility opens in north Surprise - Surprise Independent

Apr 4, 2024 | yourvalley.net | Barry Raber

Carefree Covered now has 5 locations across the ValleyCarefree Covered RV Storage announced the grand opening of its fifth covered RV facility in the Valley and its first in Surprise. You must be a member to read this story. Join our family of readers for as little as $5 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
The Most Successful Entrepreneurs Know When to Say 'No'

Apr 2, 2024 | entrepreneur.com | Barry Raber

"We've said no to Fortune 500 companies," said Tim Bergler of Percipio Group Consulting during an expert panel session with 50 entrepreneurs in the room. Bergler was sharing the one piece of advice he would give new entrepreneurs in Portland, Oregon's EO Accelerator program. "Don't be afraid to say no if you can't nail the work for your customer," he continued. His answer rang a bell for me.
From Startup to Life-Changing Exit - The 4 Secrets Behind Amazing Success

Feb 19, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

As an entrepreneur, you will cross paths with many fellow founders. Some will inspire you, others will draw inspiration from you, and occasionally you’ll encounter a founder whose every action leaves you utterly astounded. Jill Nelson is in that rare third camp. In 10 years of knowing Jill in a business support Forum, I’ve enjoyed a front-row seat to watch what she did and discover how she did it. She is truly exceptional, and I owe a lot of my own success to what I learned from her.
These Stoplight Graphs Saved My Construction Projects

Feb 18, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

One exhilarating (and stressful) part of entrepreneurship is grappling with intricate challenges in areas where you have no experience — yet you must somehow devise a solution to move forward and achieve your goal. When mission-critical projects start to failThat’s exactly what happened when I and my team started our company.
The Million Dollar Question

Feb 18, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

During the Great Recession, I went to an Entrepreneurs’ Organization Learning Event where the speaker changed my life. He said that all 50 of the business owners in the room were inevitably working on their biggest problems, trying to fix them. And in that treacherous economic time, we each had plenty of problems! He knew we thought about those problems all the time — at night, in the shower, while driving, on the weekends — and that we had our very best people working on them, too.
Startup Fundraising

Feb 17, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

In December 2022, we closed a friends & family seed round for Popsmith, raising $1.53 million from 84 investors in under 45 days during arguably one of the worst times to raise money since 2008. I’ve founded several companies over the past twenty years and this was my first time raising money.
Pivot to Something Better

Feb 17, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

“During this recession, a third of your businesses will die, a third will barely survive, and a third will thrive.”I heard this in an Entrepreneurs’ Organization Portland Chapter monthly learning event with keynote speaker Mark Moses of Make Big Happen in 2008 at the beginning of the Great Recession. The room was laser-focused on what he had to say and let out a collective gasp as the reality of the statement hit the 60 business owners in the room.
How To 10x A Family Business

Feb 16, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

When I first met Mike, I was impressed by his bright-eyed enthusiasm. When he gave me a tour of his company, I had two immediate thoughts. The first was, “Man, this place is dead.” There was little activity, few people, and no energy. Half the building was mothballed with old equipment, empty desks, and the lights off. On the other hand, the field of business they were in was wildly intriguing with what seemed like endless possibilities.
Thought Leadership 101: How To Become a Thought Leader

Feb 16, 2024 | medium.com | Barry Raber

Has someone suggested that you become a “thought leader?” Have you considered the benefits of becoming one or how to go about it? A thought leader is someone who becomes known as a subject matter expert and sought out or relied on for their experience sharing. Becoming one can improve your influence in your field and within your company. I decided to go for it six months ago and have already seen some pretty good results.
Council Post: Thought Leadership 101: How To Become A Thought Leader

Feb 8, 2024 | forbes.com | Barry Raber

Barry Raber is president of Carefree RV Storage, a Portland Entrepreneur of the Year and shares business secrets at realsimplebusiness.org. Has someone suggested that you become a “thought leader?” Have you considered the benefits of becoming one or how to go about it? A thought leader is someone who becomes known as a subject matter expert and sought out or relied on for their experience sharing. Becoming one can improve your influence in your field and within your company.