Ryan Robinson ’12 is an entrepreneur and writer who helps people start profitable businesses. You can learn more about Ryan and his work by visiting his website, www.ryrob.com. With over 54 million Americans opting to forego traditional careers, in exchange for the risks and rewards of working remotely and setting their own schedules as a freelancer,
In a few short weeks I will end my tenure in one of the most honorable, gratifying, and fulfilling positions I have ever held. As I reflect on the past three years as president of the Chapman University Alumni Association Board of Directors , I find myself overwhelmed with the strides the Association has made
My father, Tony Zimmerman, possessed a strong work ethic that filtered down to me. He taught algebra and history in Tucson, Arizona, and he had a few avocations to support a family of five children. A jack-of-all-trades, contrary to the old adage, he was master of those he tackled. To supplement his teaching income he
Expanding on the success of its previous Chappy Hours, Chapman alumni in Orange County were breaking down walls at Bosscat Kitchen and Libations in Newport Beach on Thursday, February 25, 2016 to meet fellow Panthers with similar interests and career paths! While at the event, Karlie Harstad ’09 said it perfectly: “We are tapping into
When I started my first business during college (which was a colossal failure , mind you), I was moving full steam ahead with great ideas, an insane work ethic, and innate passion for eventually creating my own job – as opposed to working for someone else after graduation. Amongst the many reasons why
After this year’s Chapman Economic Forecast on Wednesday, December 9, Chapman University alumni met for a private gathering at the prestigious Center Club in Costa Mesa for an excellent opportunity to network Guests at the alumni mixer enjoyed wine, handed out business cards, and got to know fellow Orange County-area alumni in a relaxed, easy-going setting. All Chapman
For many of us, finding jobs that we like and pay well can be a bit of a challenge after college. I didn’t find one job after graduating, I found three. I was working over 70 hours a week and wasn’t going anywhere with my career. It wasn’t until nine months ago that I decided
About a decade ago one of my advisees, Laura, a history major, dropped by my office for a chat just days before her May graduation. She spoke very excitedly about securing her credential and entering the public schools. Not long into our conversation she mentioned that one of her favorite professors, Jim Miller, played a key
After two years at Grant Thornton Advisory in Ethiopia, my client-facing tasks involve three elements to master: proposals, presentations, and elevator pitches. As advanced as the fast-paced business world has become, the fundamentals to building a brand and attracting clients are still rooted in understanding your industry and evolving with your market. In a region like
Dear fellow Panthers, The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an annual 5k, kids 1-mile fun-run, and family walk event to raise funds to help support local breast health outreach, screening coordination of mammograms for women in need, and treatment and support services to under served women in the community. 25% of the