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1 month ago | 
fretboardjournal.com | Sofia Wolfson
When I meet Michael Daves at a pie shop in Park Slope, he’s come straight from a rehearsal, guitar slung across his back. He’s here just for the week: He and his wife split their time between Brooklyn and the Berkshires these days, so when he’s back in the city, he’s slammed with gigs and teaching. Michael has a sort of casual professorial quality to him, buttoned up in a blazer underneath his parka, yet his long hair falls wildly.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
There's a misconception that owning a franchise is for people who want to follow someone else's playbook. But that notion doesn't take into account all of the unique, quirky and fun franchises that are popping up all the time, allowing franchisees to pursue their passions.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
fretboardjournal.com | Sofia Wolfson
Earlier this month, I took a break from fretting over finals to attend the SML show at Public Records in Gowanus. On the train there, I chided myself for turning away from impending papers and exams, but now, looking back, there’s no way I would’ve ever allowed myself to miss this show. In darker months, seasonal depression in full swing, it’s shows like this one that have the ability to reinvigorate one’s love for music, specifically live, improvised music.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
¿Estás aplicando a muchos empleos sin recibir llamadas de vuelta? Según un experto en búsqueda laboral, este podría ser el problema: es posible que estés aplicando a demasiados puestos que no se ajustan a tu perfil. En lugar de eso, deberías enfocar tus esfuerzos en identificar tu "ajuste entre candidato y mercado" y aplicar únicamente a aquellos puestos que correspondan con él.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
Are you applying to many jobs, but not getting callbacks? Here's the problem, according to a job-search expert: You might be applying for too many jobs, most of which are irrelevant to you. Instead, you need to find your "candidate-market fit" — and then only apply to jobs that match it. "When you're looking for a job, you're in a marketplace with supply and demand characteristics," says Phyl Terry, who has helped thousands of people find jobs. "When people get laid off, they spray and pray.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
Entrepreneur asked Foursquare to dig into its data, to reveal which small businesses America loved the most. Together we created America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops™, a list of 150 local, independently owned and operated businesses across 10 categories — including, yes, retail establishments. To see every category, as well as the methodology behind the list, click here. Below are the 15 companies included in the retail category. 1.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
Entrepreneur asked Foursquare to dig into its data, to reveal which small businesses America loved the most. Together we created America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops™, a list of 150 local, independently owned and operated businesses across 10 categories — including, yes, nightlife establishments. To see every category, as well as the methodology behind the list, click here. Below are the 15 companies included in the nightlife category. 1.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
Entrepreneur asked Foursquare to dig into its data, to reveal which small businesses America loved the most. Together we created America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops™, a list of 150 local, independently owned and operated businesses across 10 categories — including, yes, local arts institutions that inform and inspire their communities. To see every category, as well as the methodology behind the list, click here. Below are the 15 companies included in the arts category. 1.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
Entrepreneur asked Foursquare to dig into its data, to reveal which small businesses America loved the most. Together we created America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops™, a list of 150 local, independently owned and operated businesses across 10 categories — including, yes, home and local services. To see every category, as well as the methodology behind the list, click here. Below are the 15 companies included in the home and local services category. 1.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
entrepreneur.com | Sofia Wolfson
Entrepreneur asked Foursquare to dig into its data, to reveal which small businesses America loved the most. Together we created America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops™, a list of 150 local, independently owned and operated businesses across 10 categories — including, yes, restaurants. To see every category, as well as the methodology behind the list, click here. Below are the 15 companies included in the dining category. 1.
