"What are you doing that you can pay somebody else to do?"

Entrepreneurs and small business owners can feel like the weight of the world rests on their shoulders. Dr. Alicia Makaye of GXA was one of those. She says it's crucial for owners to get out of the office, form networks, and tell their story. Beyond that, Dr. Makaye says it's not enough to simply work for the people you employ; you have to have an eye on your community and give back.

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"It's not just about price..."

When it comes to great public relations, Merrimac Dillon of The Pillow Bar has it all under control. Which is to say you CAN'T control it! There's no better source to learn the value of good PR, how to influence it, and why being a leader is more than simply running a business. It requires healthy amounts of love and faith, and the will to do to anything you'd ask your team to do. As Merrimac says, "you're either born to run a business or you're not."

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"Women don't build roads."

What are the benefits to working alongside family? How can mentors change your life? How much does a bridge move once it's finished?? Working in construction has its own challenges, but can be even more complicated when you're a woman. Sherrill Lester, president and CEO of QMF Steel in Campbell, TX, has carved out a space in a heavily male-dominated industry.

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