Kara Goldin
CNBC
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Past articles by Kara:
4 things this millionaire CEO wishes more employees knew before asking for a raise
Want a higher salary? It's all about your mindset and how you approach your employer. → Read More
Self-made millionaire: Doing these 5 things in college helped me become a successful CEO today
"Unlike most of my peers, many of whom graduated from prestigious universities like Harvard, Dartmouth and Yale, I didn't attend an Ivy League school. And yet, in a highly competitive industry, I was able to climb my way up," says Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of Hint Water. → Read More
'I would never hire the smartest person in the room,' says one CEO—here's why
If you want your career to flourish, start learning from the smartest people and stop trying to *be* the smartest person in the room. → Read More
My 3 Best Practices for Funding a Startup
Every startup’s financing story will look different, and you have to decide what makes sense for your brand. Here’s how I used funding to grow my company into a multimillion-dollar business. → Read More
3 Ways I've Learned to Prioritize Self-Care as an Entrepreneur
The founder of a wellness startup shares the rituals that helped her set boundaries. → Read More
Why Having a VIP Backer Like John Legend Can Boost Your Business
Getting a celebrity to invest in your vision as well as your business offers you more than just star power. → Read More
My Top 4 Takeaways From This Year's Annual TED Conference
In case you missed the annual meeting-of-the-minds mega-conference this spring, don't worry, I've got your back. Here's the best advice I got there. → Read More
How to Become a Master Communicator by Following This One Rule
If you're ever talking with strangers at a networking event and want to identify the most successful person in the group, look to the one who's quiet but really listening. → Read More
5 Ways To Demonstrate Integrity At Work Today
In order to succeed with your business, it’s vital for entrepreneurs to retain integrity at all times. Everyone who follows you on this path, from investors to employees, needs to be sure that you’re always leading them with the best intentions. Here are 5 practical ways to show your integrity. → Read More
The 5 Worst Tips I Received When Starting My Business
The key to seeking advice is knowing when to ignore a suggestion that goes against what your gut instinct is saying. → Read More
6 Ways in Which You Can Make Your Business an 'Overnight Success'
Success may come overnight but much more typically, it's built on skill, experience, and hard work. Just look at the Beatles. → Read More
The Visible Plan: Why Growth Is All About Being Seen
Growing a business is not just about selling more. You also need to build long-term awareness of your product or service so even if someone is not yet ready to buy, you’ll be on their radar for future purchases. Here are five great ways to make sure your brand is always visible. → Read More
Your Next Great Innovation for Your Business Might Come From Another Industry
It is always worth paying attention to what is happening in other sectors, as it led to my success. → Read More
Fish Where The Fish Are: 4 Tips For Reaching Your Customers
Finding an audience is about knowing where to look. → Read More
How to Take Your Product From Something Customers Buy to Something They Can't Live Without
Here are four ways to help your business go the extra mile and become an integral element of someone's day. → Read More
How You React To Your Mistakes Is What Defines You
Every business makes mistakes, and as a leader, you’ll be responsible or at least accountable for most of them, but the best leaders don’t let their bad decisions define them. A simple way you can accomplish this is by not reacting right away to every mistake, but reacting in the right way. → Read More
As a Founder, You Must Also Be the Face of Your Company
A company's founder or CEO is a critical marketing tool. → Read More
Are You Listening to Your End Customer? Here Are 5 Reasons Why You Should Be.
As an entrepreneur, you have to lead, but sometimes you have to listen as well. → Read More
How I Grew My Startup From My Kitchen to a Multimillion-Dollar Business
Follow these five strategies to scale your company. → Read More
How I Overcame Losing One of My Biggest Customers
When Starbucks pulled my product, I had to scramble to find a replacement. → Read More