Gurbaksh Chahal | Imagination has no age. Dreams are forever.

Gurbaksh Chahal | Imagination has no age. Dreams are forever.

As a wise man once said: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Fast forward to 2014 and apply his thought to today’s explosion of entrepreneurialism—especially in the high-tech space—and you have to agree with him. It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you have the…

Gurbaksh Chahal | 10 Things to Avoid on the Journey to Happiness

Gurbaksh Chahal | 10 Things to Avoid on the Journey to Happiness

I’ve often talked about the journey to happiness as being the most important thing in life. About how becoming rich or achieving a position of power and influence are not the hallmarks of happiness that you might think. Rather, authentic happiness is more about living joyfully every day; appreciating every moment that God has given…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Failure is not an option; it’s a choice.

Gurbaksh Chahal | Failure is not an option; it’s a choice.

As a famous author once said, “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” Defeats and failures happen often in life. Whether in your business career or your personal relationships. But you should regard them as inevitable milestones that you hit on the path to accomplishment. You can choose to wallow in…

Gurbaksh Chahal | You can buy People. But you can’t buy Loyalty.

Gurbaksh Chahal | You can buy People. But you can’t buy Loyalty.

What does loyalty mean to you? I return to this subject because I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately. Throughout my journey I’ve always believed in being totally loyal to my colleagues, employees, customers and investors. I can’t imagine running any kind of business without loyalty being at its core. Morally and ethically, it…

Gurbaksh Chahal | The Power of Intuition in Business Building
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Gurbaksh Chahal | The Power of Intuition in Business Building

Go with your gut. That’s what I’ve always done. And, most of the time, it’s worked remarkably well. I’ve made major decisions in my life based on a gut feel of the right thing to do. I listened to the inner voice that pointed me in the direction marked “success.” Then, I didn’t second-guess myself….

Gurbaksh Chahal | Starting Your Business on a Shoestring Budget

Gurbaksh Chahal | Starting Your Business on a Shoestring Budget

Start small. Think Big. When you’re getting a business off the ground you should certainly have big dreams. No-one ever got anywhere by thinking and acting small-time. Have a clear vision and set your sights high. Thinking small, however, is equally essential when it comes to your business overhead and operating expenses. It’s entirely possible…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Happiness. Understanding Love. What Money Can’t Buy.

Gurbaksh Chahal | Happiness. Understanding Love. What Money Can’t Buy.

There’s a commercial in Thailand that powerfully demonstrates how caring for someone is more meaningful than all the money in the world. This commercial beautifully portrays  – simple random acts of kindness. Visually and verbally it reflects how small thoughtful deeds not only bring great joy to the recipients but also to the giver. I’ve…

Gurbaksh Chahal | If You Genuinely Want Something, Don’t Wait For It. Teach Yourself To Be Impatient.

Gurbaksh Chahal | If You Genuinely Want Something, Don’t Wait For It. Teach Yourself To Be Impatient.

If you genuinely want something, don’t wait for it. Teach yourself to be impatient. This has been one of the biggest themes of the way I’ve lived my life. I’m not a patient person. I don’t view patience as a virtue. I like to talk about the virtue of impatience. When I get an idea…

Gurbaksh Chahal | State of My Industry: More Bullish Than Ever

Gurbaksh Chahal | State of My Industry: More Bullish Than Ever

The state of my industry—online advertising—is strong. And getting stronger all the time. In fact, over the course of my 15 years in the industry, I’ve never been more bullish and optimistic about the prospects that lie ahead. I’ve seen the industry evolve from brokerage, commodity and entering a new era of automation. This year…

Gurbaksh Chahal | When you come from nothing, everything becomes limitless.

Gurbaksh Chahal | When you come from nothing, everything becomes limitless.

Six years ago today, I signed my first book publishing deal to write The Dream, a memoir of my life journey of coming to America, dropping out of high school and by the age of 25 founding two companies worth $340 million. Since, then I’ve continued my love for entrepreneurship and have grown my fourth company,

Gurbaksh Chahal | Revenge is Sweet. Really? Lebron James vs. Samsung

Gurbaksh Chahal | Revenge is Sweet. Really? Lebron James vs. Samsung

How should Samsung exact revenge on Lebron James? That was the question being asked by anchors on CNBC after the NBA superstar’s mega-gaffe tweeting about losing all of the data on his phone. King James, who’s a high profile part of Samsung’s $14 billion marketing campaign, tweeted to his 12 million followers: “My phone just…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Rise of the Social Executive: How Social Media Builds Brands and Causes

Gurbaksh Chahal | Rise of the Social Executive: How Social Media Builds Brands and Causes

Every executive needs to understand the power of social media to help drive awareness for his company and his own personal brand. The dynamics of the digital world dictate that any business leader who doesn’t stay on top of the ever-changing landscape is destined to see their business erode or be deemed irrelevant. Whether you…

Gurbaksh Chahal | The Difference between Dreamers and Winners: 1% Idea, 99% Execution.

Gurbaksh Chahal | The Difference between Dreamers and Winners: 1% Idea, 99% Execution.

Show me a person with a vision, the passion to win, and the absolute will & desire to succeed. And, I’ll tell you that success is inevitable. If you don’t read the entire article. Just remember one rule when it comes to business. 99% of the work is execution, 1% is only the idea. That’s…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Top 10 Characteristics of Emotionally Strong Entrepreneurs

Gurbaksh Chahal | Top 10 Characteristics of Emotionally Strong Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs inevitably encounter numerous obstacles from the first day they have a business dream. It’s an arduous journey to make and just as inevitably many business people fall at the first hurdle, or the second or third. To make the transition from would-be entrepreneur to successful entrepreneur requires an abundance of positive character traits. In…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Why It’s Better To Be The Best Rather Than The First

Gurbaksh Chahal | Why It’s Better To Be The Best Rather Than The First

So many entrepreneurs want to have first-mover advantage. You feel compelled to get your breakthrough product into the marketplace ahead of the competition. You want the bragging rights of being the first and, of course, you know that because you’re ahead of the pack you will easily establish a dominant position. Right? Except, it’s not…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Dream Big. Hustle Harder.

Gurbaksh Chahal | Dream Big. Hustle Harder.

If you ask any entrepreneur, what defines success? Some might say their product, their vision, or a cool feature they’ve developed. But, that’s actually wrong. What makes success is simpler, it’s people. It’s the DNA you inspire, you create, that magnifies into something greater than you ever imagined. It’s infectious as it can cross boundaries…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Avoid the Top Four Fatal Startup Mistakes of 2013

Gurbaksh Chahal | Avoid the Top Four Fatal Startup Mistakes of 2013

Startups stand little chance of making it. Sadly, three out of four companies are doomed to fail. But not your company. You’re going to be one of the 25 percent that succeed — If you’re willing to listen to some advice and steer clear of some fundamental and fatal mistakes that many entrepreneurs make. I’ve made…

Gurbaksh Chahal | 6 Keys To Striking A Balance Between Business And Family

Gurbaksh Chahal | 6 Keys To Striking A Balance Between Business And Family

There’s an ongoing battle that most entrepreneurs and high-flying business professionals wage within themselves. And that’s how to balance their time between their personal and professional lives. When you’re building your own business or passionately pursuing the career of your dreams it’s all too easy to throw yourself into it all hours of the day…

Gurbaksh Chahal | All the Major Companies worth less than WhatsApp

Gurbaksh Chahal | All the Major Companies worth less than WhatsApp

Today, Facebook announced the acquisition of WhatsApp, the largest acquisition of any venture backed company in history. Started in 2009, the Company only raised $8 million and today is used by 450 million users globally across their mobile devices per month. Another remarkable stat is that – it only has 50 employees and never embraced…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Men’s Health March 2014: The Best Buck I Ever Spent

Gurbaksh Chahal | Men’s Health March 2014: The Best Buck I Ever Spent

I was lucky to be interviewed on Men’s Health March 2014 alongside Steve “Woz” Wozniak, Jim Cramer, Sir Richard Branson, and various other great personalities. We were all asked one question, outside of all the successes we may have encountered in our lives, “What was the best buck you ever spent?” Here’s a short story,…

Gurbaksh Chahal | Learning How to Learn: What Business Leaders Need to Know

Gurbaksh Chahal | Learning How to Learn: What Business Leaders Need to Know

The world is changing at a rapidly accelerating pace. What you learn today can quickly become outdated. HOW to learn, though, is a skill that lasts a lifetime. When you think about it—it makes sense for us to be taught how to learn before we are taught any specific subject matter. But rarely, if ever, does that…