Entrepreneur Weekly

This week on Entrepreneur Weekly, we find ourselves at the intersection of what's new and what's next. Broadcasting from CES in Las Vegas, we celebrate technology breakthroughs, innovation, and pure entrepreneurial moxie. David Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, makes a prediction for the future of automotive sports, calls out trends in augmented reality and virtual reality, and explains why he's never missed a CES since the show's inception. Next, Tyler Suiters, Vice President of Communications for the Consumer Technology Association, discusses the evolving car industry, notes the mass integration of artificial intelligence in consumer products, and shares why the Eureka Park Marketplace is the perfect place for startups and inventors to collaborate with the world's largest brands. Finally, Frank Peng, Associate Manager at XYZprinting, reveals how small and medium sized businesses can keep their research and development costs low with the help of affordable 3D-printing solutions. Find out why over 170,000 attendees and exhibitors agree that CES is a must-attend annual event.

Chef and CEO of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Steve DiFillippo, has penned a new guidebook for those wanting to break into the food business. It's All About the Guest offers an honest exploration of what it takes to make it as a restauranteur in America. From the importance of monitoring industry trends to why you should treat your employees like guests, Steve reveals some of the core principles of his book. Find out how Steve grew his Boston-based startup to a multimillion dollar empire.

"You need to understand your customer in order to make a product or offer a service that they like," says Ian Lamont, President of i30 Media Corp and author of Lean Media. Ian shares how you can set your company apart by creating content that connects, right-sizing your team, and reducing unnecessary bureaucratic overhead. Next, order fulfillment can make or break an eCommerce business. Nicholas Daniel-Richards explains how ShipHero is making warehouse management, shipping, and returns a breeze. Then, Chase Jarvis of CreativeLive reveals his personal productivity hack so that you can multitask like a pro. Learn more!

Are you ready to leave your day job behind and take the plunge into business ownership? Former Goldman Sachs investment bankers, angel investors, and co-founders of M13 Company, Courtney and Carter Reum, have teamed up to create a practical guide for launching a new business in the modern market. From the pages of Shortcut Your Startup, Courtney Reum shares key 'startup switchup' strategies along with real-life anecdotes to help inspire and elevate want-repreneurs everywhere. Learn how to inexpensively test new product ideas, launch your venture with an exit plan in mind, and more.

Disruptive Advertising polled 1,000 businesses and found that 76% of AdWords and Facebook Ad budgets are wasted on average. It's time for you to level-up your next ad campaign with the help of data-driven decisions. Jacob Baadsgaard explains how you can effectively track and spend marketing dollars for optimal performance. Plus, learn how your business can receive a free Google AdWords audit

Are you protecting your most-valuable asset, mental energy? Discover how you can achieve laser-like focus and lasting success; Dr. Isaiah Hankel, author of The Science of Intelligent Achievement, offers practical guidance on relationship fasting, social mirroring, creative ownership, and pragmatic growth. Then, make sure your business is embracing top technology trends. Steve Fielding, Chief Content Strategist at RyanTech, Inc., says creating a unique App doesn't have to be expensive or overly complicated. Learn how you can put your best foot forward in a competitive digital landscape

Learn how to cook from Gordon Ramsay, shoot 3-pointers like Stephen Curry, or create films under the tutelage of Martin Scorsese; MasterClass merges entertainment and education with an impressive online curriculum and celebrity instructors. We learn about the soulful beginnings of this digital genius-depository from Co-founder and CEO, David Rogier. Next, we explore the concept of reverse saliency and the power of promise-based management with the author of Thirteeners and Co-Founder of The CEO Blueprint, Dan Prosser. Then, Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, Chase Jarvis, explains how you can forge a path towards the career of your dreams.

How do you eliminate stress and discontentment in the workplace? Andy Swann, official 'Change Maker' at BDG Architecture + Design and author of The Human Workplace, explains why a healthy corporate culture starts by embracing a people-first approach and encouraging unhampered communication. Then, licensed therapist and owner of Marianne Clyde Center for Holistic Psychotherapy, Marianne Clyde, reveals the core principles of her simple, stress-busting guidebook, Zentivity. If you want to conquer stress and get grounded, listen now.

Keep industrious hackers at bay; safeguard your business from unwanted, digital intruders by upgrading or updating your software solutions. Small Business Technologist and host of the Expand with Tech podcast, Melanie Gass, shares her roadmap to creating a comprehensive technology plan for the new year. Then, do you find it difficult to take care of yourself because you are always on the go? Founder and CEO of CreativeLive, Chase Jarvis, helps you carve out time for exercise - no matter how busy your schedule. Listen to learn how.

David Meltzer is an accomplished entrepreneur; he is the co-founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, author of Connected to Goodness, a predominate keynote speaker, host of popular audio podcast, The Playbook, and star of the new Entrepreneur video series, Elevator Pitch. David shares how he went from multi-millionaire, to losing it all, to building back his business empire and discovering true happiness. Hear how David's hard-earned lessons can help you achieve success. Then, is your marketing team up to snuff? Lonny Kocina, CEO of Media Relations Agency, details six simple steps to increase ROI in his new book, The CEO’s Guide to Marketing: The Book Every Marketer Should Read Before Their Boss Does. For a practical guide to marketing for small businesses, listen now.