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The journey is as important as the destination.

On this week’s #RestaurantInfluencers, sponsored by Toast: Host Shawn P. Walchef interviews, Holly Smith, CMO at P.F. Chang's, about how she’s rethinking restaurant marketing, why engagement matters more than followers, and how P.F. Chang’s plans to stay relevant with modern diners. Listen now: https://entm.ag/RIPodcast

Most founders fail because they build what they think people want, rather than what people are actually willing to pay for. Validation isn't about getting a "vibe check"—it's about gathering data. Here are 5 ways to stress-test your idea before you waste a single dollar on development: 🚀 5 Ways to Validate Your Next Big Idea The 10-Person Test: Explain your idea to 10 target customers. If at least 3 don't say "I’d pay for that," go back to the drawing board. Turn Complaints Into Concepts: Spend an hour reading 1-star reviews in your niche. Build the solution to the thing everyone is ranting about. Post a Poll Before a Product: Let clicks, not your ego, make the decisions. Use LinkedIn or IG to ask "Would you use this?" before you build it. Fake the Door: Create a landing page with a "Join the Waitlist" button. If strangers sign up, you’ve got a real signal. Charge First, Build Later: Compliments are free; payments are proof. If no one is willing to pre-order or pay a founding-member price, you have a hobby, not a business. Have an idea for a side hustle but don't know where to start? Jumpstart your business journey: bit.ly/47vfSTY

When he was 7, my boss thought he invented clogs because he would push the heel of his shoe down. What have you "invented"?

Hard work > talent

Stop using AI as a "glorified Google search" and start using it as a competitive edge. 🚀 Most entrepreneurs were promised a revolution but ended up with generic templates and trivia. If your AI usage feels more like a novelty than a needle-mover, you’re missing the framework that actually drives ROI. Join Nick Machol of unburdn AI for an upcoming webinar: How to Turn AI from a Novelty Into a Genuine Business Advantage. Register now: bit.ly/4sCAu4V

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Creating something no one has seen before seems impossible. But it isn't. Author Kevin Maney sits down with Entrepreneur editor-in-chief Jason Feifer to discuss the formula for coming up with a new business idea.

Let imagination be your wings.

Looking for ways to make extra money while keeping your day job? Whether you want to pay off debt, build an emergency fund or just have more money in your pocket, there are plenty of opportunities to supplement your income. From online freelancing to traditional side hustles, here are 53 profitable ideas to help you start earning. With a little creativity and hard work, you can start making extra money today! Tap to pause to see which side hustle you should start!