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In this week’s first Entrepreneur Therapy installment, hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky and Kim Perell speak with Alexandra Baker, the founder of In The Kitchen with Alexandra. What began as a side hustle turned into a full-fledged food startup, but as sales picked up, so did the pressure. Baker appeared on Entrepreneur Therapy to ask a question many founders face: how do you keep growing your business without sacrificing your financial and emotional well-being? Watch to learn how to regain momentum for your business and your personal life. Entrepreneur Therapy is presented by Amazon Business. Smart business buying starts with Amazon Business. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ewxme428

What can startups do to promote themselves before they even launch? PR doesn't just promote. It positions, builds credibility, and creates the kind of buzz money can't buy. But here's the catch: you only get one shot at being "new." If you miss the PR window during your launch, the opportunity doesn't come back. That's why timing and strategy are everything. A smarter launch: build buzz before you go public. Think of PR as your soft opening. Let us know what you think in the comments.

This month, PayPal and Entrepreneur are spotlighting incredible businesses from our inspiring community. Meet Independent Reign, proof that following your creative instincts pays off. It started when founder Janine wandered into a fabric store abroad, seeking a creative outlet. Zero experience, boundless determination. She bought fabric and crafted her first tote bag, then a zippered pouch. One stitch at a time. When she listed them online, sales felt like happy accidents—but orders kept coming. Fifteen years later, that creative spark became a thriving business: "Small batch, quality products crafted with care. Natural fabrics, local vendors, very little waste, and my own two hands." Janine's secret? Staying authentic. "Chasing trends never feels right—it rarely works long-term. My customers return because they know what to expect: thoughtful, consistent, well-made designs." Plus, she has a business partner, Buddy the Yorkie, who ensures proper break times. "Very important business principles!” PayPal has been part of Janine’s journey since day one—providing her an easy way to pay for materials from vendors of all sizes and giving her customers a Checkout experience they know and trust. As her business grew, she turned to PayPal Working Capital to help fund large wholesale orders and expand into a dedicated studio space, giving her the flexibility to meet tight deadlines and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Find out how PayPal’s tools can help you grow your small business here: https://entm.ag/SMBSpLIR #BusinessSpotlight #PayPalPartner #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur

Business owners can’t gloss over their problems. SuperMush co-founder and CEO Alli Schaper hears from Entrepreneur Therapy hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky and Kim Perell about dealing with struggles head-on.

What happens when one bank surpasses all its competitors? JPMorgan is worth more than Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo all put together. CEO Jamie Dimon says he isn’t going to "declare victory" but will keep an eye on the competition. It was able to reach market value highs because it benefited from acquiring First Republic Bank in May 2023. Meanwhile, the corporation's competitors have been facing unique difficulties. Let us know what you think in the comments.

On today’s episode of Entrepreneur Therapy, hosts Dr. Drew and Kim Perell give mental health advice to SuperMush co-founder and CEO Alli Schaper. Schaper teamed up with a co-founder to create sugar-free mushroom-based products that promote energy, focus and relaxation. But as the company has grown, so has the stress. The first problem? Finding balance between the creative side she loves and the operational demands of a startup trying to grow fast. Watch to learn how to protect your peace while scaling your business in a highly competitive space. Entrepreneur Therapy is presented by Amazon Business. Smart business buying starts with Amazon Business. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ewxme428

Should startups use their revenue to help other businesses? Andy Hunter, founder and CEO of Bookshop.org, set out to support independent bookstores across the U.S. A conversation in 2018 inspired Hunter to build a platform that could help bookstores "facing an extinction event." The number of U.S. bookstores decreased more than 50% in the span of about two decades, per Census Bureau data. Bookshop launched in January 2020, and in the early days, the "very small, very scrappy" startup didn't have a customer service team and saw modest sales. That changed when the pandemic hit. Now, Bookshop is a certified B Corp that has raised more than $39 million for independent bookstores to date. Let us know what you think in the comments.

Should AI have a place in the classroom? The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is starting a new training hub with funding from the biggest AI names: Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic. The hub is set to open in New York City this fall, starting with workshops, online courses, and hands-on training for K-12 educators on how to use AI for tasks like creating lesson plans. The center aims to support 400,000 teachers over the next five years. Let us know what you think in the comments.

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