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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is becoming a critical tool for brands to gain visibility and sales via AI-driven platforms. Strategic press coverage using SEO-driven keywords enhances a brand’s chances of being recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT. Building an affiliate program and optimizing digital presence are key steps for brands to leverage AI and increase their market share. There’s a celebration going on amongst PR professionals. In an industry that takes on a lot of “no’s” for the coveted “yes” and takes hit after hit as a result of the…

Live music festival industry leader Breakaway announced that cultural architect Shaun Neff and entertainment-industry pioneer Nick Gross have officially joined its ownership group. The move comes as Breakaway wraps up its biggest festival season ever in 2025, with CEO and Co-Founder Adam Lynn describing the addition of Neff and Gross as “pouring gasoline on the fire” of the company’s growth. “We hosted our biggest season yet — 12 cities nationwide, with record-breaking attendance numbers and our largest festival ever at Breakaway Carolina,” says Lynn. “This growth is the payoff of years of strategic expansion, partnerships, and earning trust in every…

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Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke races cars for fun when he’s not working. Key Takeaways If you want to meet Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, just head out to the race track. Like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lütke enjoys heart-pounding, high-risk sports when not at work. Meta investors have previously been warned in official filings that its CEO participates in “various high-risk activities.” In order to be a CEO, you need a variety of skills, from being able to stay calm under pressure to making tough decisions when it matters. That’s probably why so many seem to love participating in high-risk sports.…

The brand that once defined fried fish in America is turning its focus to chicken. Key Takeaways Long John Silver’s new branding positions poultry as a co-lead with fish, reflecting changing consumer tastes. The chain is shedding its nautical nostalgia for a cleaner, more contemporary look meant to attract new diners and franchisees. Like Dunkin’, Subway and KFC before it, Long John Silver’s joins a growing list of major franchises using rebrands to stay relevant. Long John Silver’s is charting a new course — and this time, it’s flying a different flag. The legacy seafood chain, long defined by its…

Ford, Toyota, and many other automakers may be affected by a fire that ravaged an aluminum plant in September. Key Takeaways A fire that destroyed an aluminum plant in upstate New York three weeks ago is likely to delay production of the Ford F-150 and other vehicles. Analysts estimate the plant supplies around 40% of the auto industry’s aluminum sheet. The F-150 truck is the No. 1 selling vehicle in the U.S. Last month, an aluminum plant in upstate New York went up in flames. Now, a new Wall Street Journal report says its effects will be felt for months for…

More than a million Americans in their 70s have their own business. Key Takeaways Around one-third of Americans in their 70s and 80s are running their own businesses, according to a new report. The percentage of Americans ages 65 and older who are part of the workforce has almost doubled from 1985 to 2024. Age isn’t stopping older entrepreneurs from launching new ventures. About 30% of Americans in their 70s, roughly 1.3 million people, are running their own businesses, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. That rate is almost twice as high as the percentage of self-employed Americans…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Data loss is not just a problem for your company’s IT department. Failure to comply with regulations can result in substantial fines, legal costs and severe reputational damage. Leaders must be proactive and integrate compliance into their overall risk management strategy. If and when your business faces a cyber attack and data loss, you must demonstrate due diligence and prove that you took all reasonable steps to protect the data. A loss of important data due to theft, malware, etc., is not just a problem limited to a company’s IT…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Growth today depends on smarter systems, not simply expanding headcount or offices. Strategic offshoring and AI integration create scalable, efficient, and agile operations. Remote teams and automation enable continuous productivity and faster decision-making. Growth has traditionally meant building bigger. More offices, staff and layers of management. Customers want fast and simple processes, so increased capacity only made sense. However, it also resulted in delayed decision-making and higher overhead expenses. That outdated strategy is no longer effective in today’s dynamic economy. For many scaling businesses, the question we’re all trying to…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways The market shifts — but complacency does the real damage. Leaders must challenge the status quo, foster a people-first culture and innovate in calm (not just in crisis). It’s also important to provide clarity and transparency when uncertainty arises, plan ahead and stand on your values. According to PwC’s 2024 CEO Survey, nearly half of CEOs are unsure their companies will survive the next decade without reinvention. While a sobering statistic, it’s not surprising. I’ve seen what happens when businesses grow complacent — when they confuse stability with sustainability. Economies…