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Picks and Shovels in Guyana

Picks and Shovels in Guyana

Opening up shop in mid-1854, his store shelves were originally stocked with dry goods that he imported from his brothers, who were based out of New York City. Bedding, clothing, toiletries, and dozens of other accessories kept a steady stream…

Three Lessons From A Business Enemy

Three Lessons From A Business Enemy

(Cannabis Industry Listen Up!) It was Spring of 2011, and for the first time in my life I had some money in the bank that I could actually go out and use. It wasn’t a huge sum, but enough to…

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Double Digit Buildings in Cali

I returned from Colombia on Tuesday of this week with the intention of immediately sitting down to write something. So, I sat down at my desk and stared at my computer screen. I thought to myself, “How in the world…

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Knowing Where To Look Is The Biggest Challenge

We all want the secret map that leads us to success, riches, and pleasure. It’s one of the oldest desires that is consistent with nearly every culture throughout the world. This desire that we all share, to have access to…

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Silicon Valley is dead. Time to look elsewhere…

That was the theme at this year’s StartCon event in Sydney, Australia. Our very own Kyle Ellicott was a keynote speaker there this past week, where he discussed effective ways for startups to market to investors. The statement “Silicon Valley…

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My Eyes Were Bloodshot And I Looked Suspicious

My eyes were bloodshot, my voice was raspy, and I was in a bad mood. The last thing I wanted was some airport security guard from London’s Heathrow airport harassing me about why I was traveling. If you haven’t traveled…

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The Other Side Of The Asian Story

In the Western world, London and New York are considered the two main financial hubs. New York serves the US and most of the Americas, while London serves the UK and most of Europe. Cities like Toronto, Zurich, Chicago, and…

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The Whole Foods Real Estate Strategy, Coming To Colombia

When the grocery store chain Whole Foods announces a new location, it’s not the future shoppers who rejoice. Instead, it’s the property owners around the new proposed site that start jumping up and down. It’s been called the Whole Foods…

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When Old Becomes New – Investing In Railways (Plus a video)

On May 10th, 1869, the final spike of the first US Transcontinental Railroad was driven into the ground by Leland Stanford. This spike was made of pure gold to signify the importance of the completion of this rail route, that…

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A Chance Meeting In Toronto About Uranium In Kazakhstan

I took the elevator to the thirty-second floor. The elevator door slid open, I walked out, took a left, and pushed open the double doors to the roof top bar. Looking across the room, I thought in my head, “Ugh,…