I really wanted to introduce you guys to Matt Wilson – Co-founder of Under30CEO, he is such a cool guy helping entrepreneurs around the world, you could probably see how laid back he is from the short interview i did with him, expect more appearance from matt on YHP.

Enjoy the short interview or introduction.

What inspired you to start up the website?

When I was attending Bryant University I was President of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization which we grew from a small group of 7 students who wanted more out of a job than a cubicle and a paycheck to a group of 150 thriving young entrepreneurs. We had speakers like Ted Turner and Kenneth Cole on campus, hosted the world’s largest elevator pitch competition and were recognized as the world’s #1 entrepreneurs group.

When I moved home after college to start my own businesses I realized I was no longer surrounded by smart, young, innovative, passionate people….So, I teamed up with @JaredOToole
to create Under30CEO and take those tools, support and resources to the global platform. We knew there were a ton of people out there in the same boat.

What are the biggest challenges you faced starting up and how did you overcome them?

Honestly, the hardest part about running a business is trying to persevere and stay focused through the winter months when so many our friends were making $50-60k right out of school. We knew it would be tough, but we had no idea how though it would be.

We were barely scraping by–all the jokes my friends in college made about me sleeping on couches and eating peanut better and jelly for my first year of entrepreneurship finally came true. But guess what, now we’re living the dream and they’re still stuck in the cubicle.

How did you know it was the right idea?

We were passionate about it. That’s how we knew. If we weren’t there is no way we would have gotten through those brutal winter months. We know we are on a mission and that’s what we were cut out to do. People recognize that and our business grows everyday because of it.

What lessons do you give other entrepreneurs?

Funny you ask, Here is our list of Young Entrepreneur Advice: 100 Things You Must Know.

How are you managing your time?

It’s tough to manage your time when you are living the dream. I have a ton of things I’m passionate about. I currently live in Breckenridge Colorado a mile from the gondola, so you have to prioritize out here so I can get my skiing in.

It all comes down to setting your goals, and laying out a plan to execute them as efficiently as possible. If you don’t stick to the plan, you’ll waste a ton of time. I’m a big advocate of the Four Hour Work Week and the 80/20 rule. 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. I also try to pay attention to when I’m most productive.

Just before this interview I was writing a guest post for DuctTapeMarketing–I was stuck and instead of smashing my head against the keyboard, I moved on to something else that I knew I could fly through.

I’m also a big advocate of inspired action–when I know I’m on to something, I drop everything and do it. When I’m in the right mental state I can do 8 hours of work in less than 2 hours. Conversely, when we’re tired, unfocused and unmotivated, we can drag out 8 hours of work into an all nighter.

What is the most exciting part of what you do?

Hands down connecting with smart, innovative, passionate young people and knowing that we can make a difference in their lives. Opening up someone else’s mind to new possibilities is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. Getting people to think about stimulating our economy through entrepreneurship is pretty amazing.

How have you managed to get under30ceo to have such a big presence online?

Hustle.

Think of the traditional means of promotion, if you were launching a book or an album or a campaign: go around from city to city, meet with as many people as you possibly could, make an impact on them and go on to the next place.

Online, you can do this from community to community from the privacy of your own home. I’m actually sitting here in nothing but a G-String and socks, tapping into the Your Hidden Potential community in the UK. I didn’t even have to go to tea.

At Under30CEO we try to meet every single person who has a community, a following, a platform that has to deal with young entrepreneurs.

We tap into their presences, spread our message and try to deliver value via Twitter, guest blogging, video chats, free webinars, etc. We also do quite a bit of speaking–see our Under30CEO College Tour.

We’d actually love to get across the pond and have some tea and in all seriousness–I will put some clothes on for the trip.

Matt Wilson is co-founder of Under30CEO urging people to drop the 9-5 and get passionate about something. Follow him on Twitter @MattWilsontv as the Gen-Y spokesperson looking to help every young entrepreneur on the planet.

A Student at the University of Kingston studying business has created a website that offers online copyright, he re-launched the site today “TheRightcopy.co.uk”.

It offers free online protected copyright for a number of intellectual properties such as:

Design Registration (Graphics, logo, photography, paintings etc)
Visual Registration (Film, Documentaries, Animation, Plays etc)
Audio Registration (Sounds, Music, Musical Works, Recordings etc)
Writers Registration (Books, writings, poetry, Memoirs, Blogs etc).

Every major Studio in the UK music industry is Buzzing with support and praise for the “sheer Genius” of The RightCopy. It has given up and coming artist the much needed protection they need and with relative ease, you can copyright your material in three easy steps.

I have a lot of friends in the music industry and i noticed they kept sending their work to themselves by post via special delivery, I thought i would cut out that process, where they could do it easier, faster and for free, fully protected, for those who want their original work, we can also send it to them for £3 on a CD.

I tried to make the signup process as smooth and simple as possible with only three process, you know: Signup(Enter your details) Upload(Upload what you want to copyright) Certification(and then you get your certificate, which means your work is copyrighted and you can sue anyone that uses it.

Rarely do i come across an entrepreneur not following the crowd, rarely do you get the odd idea or start-up, so simple yet so efficient, although only people from the valley are regarded as gurus or web entrepreneur but i think this is something to go home to think about.

Universities, Poetry communities and even art galleries are directing their members to The RightCopy, “protection at your fingertips”.

The Buzz and interest has been so huge that over a thousand users singed up in the first week and about 70% are actively using the site. It has even caught the eye of a major record label that are looking to use the website exclusively, keep in touch via their blog, we will spill the beans once we’re legally allowed to do so!

My initial target market were students, but after the launch, i have seen that publishing companies, record labels and other big companies might be very interested in the website, so that’s interesting, i believe anyone doing stuff online should really be copyrighting their work.

The Buzz has also been great, the response has been fantastic, we’ve been promoting it mostly online, just via facebook, twitter and word of mouth and i have also been spending a lot of time on the phone convincing friends that i knew it would benefit to sign up and refer their friends also, We’ve mainly got lots of poets and music artists signing up but we are looking to get more people to know about it. Most of my friends are in uni, i am still getting them to spread the word around as well.

Join the Group on facebook
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Rachel Hollis is a wife, a mother, the founder of “Chic Event” all at the age of 26. Chic event is a business is formed based on Rachel Hollis idea of fun. Rachel loves to have a good time, but most of all she loves seeing people enjoying themselves.

Rachel believes in fun having its level of professionalism, which is perfected by Chic Event. Chic event began in January 2004 whilst Rachel was 21. It began Rachel Hollis basement via the usages of a simple phone, computer and an intern. It has now modernised itself by upgrading to a reviving yet eye catchy website that symbolises for a promising future. Chic Event has it all covered when it comes to planning an event.

Music…check. Makeup artist…check. Foods….double check!

Chic event dwells in all kinds of events, it ranges from a simple meeting, to a function, at times a conference but at the most weddings. Chic events are known to have created such sensational weddings that last in the minds of the couple and the couple’s guest.

Chic event has helped organisation such Disney, Yahoo, new line cinema and many more in creating a successful event. Their revenues within 2007, was $750,000. This present Chic Event’s potential in earning millions for the future to come. Chic Event currently has four employees who share the passion as Rachel Hollis in life. Most of all, all four of them are under the ages of 30. This business consisted of no need for a degree, just enthusiasm, vision, passion and flexibility.

Rachel Hollis, a young female entrepreneur continues to press on by creating a blog for potential customers and readers from pure enjoyment to perceive. Nothing comes for free, but hard work and determination is the key, as illustrated by Chic Events.

By Honey Carew

Picture this – You are in the canteen of your workplace, school, university…etc. You have a tray where you put your food on; suddenly you’re distracted by images on the tray.

So Basically, Adspad is a new advertising tool to help local businesses to target students by using A3 paper placemats in university canteen trays.

Cool Idea, Right??

Who ever thought of such possibility for advertisement being in your face? Yes, we all see it around us everyday via internet or television….however; it has now been bought to us even when we are eating.

Such ideas manifested by Kilian Palop Dorado who is a student from Aberdeen University who is also the president of Adspad. Adspad has just recently been given a Shell Livewire Award in April 2009. His partner in crime for this invention is another student like himself, Glenn Buchan.

As we speak, they are in round two of the New Ventures Competition. These youngster aim high, dream high also are engraved with the intention to make it High.

Anand Lal Shimpi was only a decade and four years old when Anandtech came to his mind at the age of 14 , the year that marked his beginning as an entrepreneur, Now 5 years after the creation of Anandtech, It is regarded a leading authority on PC Hardware industry.

He graduated from Enloe High school and from North Carolina State University with a degree in Computer engineering. His mother is easy to term as his partner in crime, however for free. We learn things in all areas of life, Mr Shimpi academic area of life has encouraged him to practicalise what he has been taught. Not only to put such theories in action but to further his knowledge regarding anything to do with the term “Technology”.

Anandtech is now one of the largest online computer hardware journals. It consists of over 266,000 registered users. High with recognition from different organisations and magazines, such as USA Today, 48hours, 20/20, Fortune magazine and G4.

Being a smart one from a young tender age isn’t enough for him, he furthered his thirst for knowledge by publishing a book called “The Anandtech guide to PC Hardware”. He is also a regular columnist writer within CPU Magazine. Mr Shimpi hasn’t stopped there; he also became a Keynote speaker at Computex 2003.- Computex is an event that is held annually at Taipei World Trade Centre in Taipei, Taiwan.

Mr Shimpi has more knowledge to offer to this world of technology. He spoke regarding how android makes certain types of phone slow, nobody has disputed his theory. iPad is now coming into existence, Mr Shimpi’s view regarding this….well Time shall tell….

By Honey Carew

How far can your love for wine and spain push you? Josh Hackler has such a strong love for the country Spain and its wine, he decided to fuse both of his love to make a profit. Spainish wines as imports to countries have made Mr Hackler a profitable young man.

Mr Hackler is among the youngest within the sector of the wine and food industry. Gaining good grades in university wasn’t his only aim, he gave birth to Spanish Vine in 2006 while he was still studying at University of South Carolina.

Mr Hackler’s company is called Spanish Vines which provides good quality by providing wines and gourmets to countries but predominantly US. He began Spanish Vines in 2006. His aim for Spanish Vines is to portray rhythm and brilliance of the Spanish culture in all he products he offers to his customers. Presently, Spanish Vines is a leading company within US Ethic’s food and beverage brand.

Spanish Vines has received a Silver Medal at the Madrid International Wine Fair 2006 (Salon Internacional del Vino 2006), a “Best Buy” among Spanish wines from Wine Enthusiast magazine and an 87 point rating from the Daily Wine Guide.

Mr Hackler is a man that knows well about his love. One of his recent products is title “La loca…”meaning a crazy girl. Pure display of his love. His understanding increases day by day regarding Spain and its wine, he follows the motto “To understand is to enjoy”. This is just the beginning of Mr Joshua Hackler.

By Honey Carew

Many people struggled with pimples, receiving their first kiss or at the most, accepting their first crush at the age of 14. Mr Brett Klasko started a company, “Investors Alley Coporation” at the young tender age of 14.

The phrase “Catch them young” applies to Mr Klasko life. He was a graduate from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. His Presidential skills from his company became useful and were utilised within the group of Goizueta Business School Investment Club. He wasn’t only a member of such group but the President! He also won first place in the state of New Jersey for two years in a row. Knowledge was like water to this youngster…

Mr Klasko didn’t stop there; he furthered his aim by creating another company called Phinaz Media Group. This company brought to his advantage publicity which brought him toward his wealth. This company brought four consecutive profitable years. Publicity and relationship were obtained with prestigious companies like TD Ameritrade, Forbes, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Phinaz Media Group is a sport marketing firm that helps professional and college sport team increase their ticket sales. This business reflects his hobbies within the sport realm. He has integrated his knowledge with his hobbies making life a rollercoaster for himself to ride. He runs with the advice “Don’t burn bridges. You never know who you are going to cross path with again.” So far, Mr Klasko has avoided any need for fire, and fused well with other businesses likes his. He is making quite a name for himself.

By Honey Carew

A woman is capable to do more than a man – want proof? Let’s take a look at Becky Stockbridge, the president of iBec Creative, which was formerly known as MediCreative, a young female entrepreneur who has been elected to work with Port Resources Inc Board of Directors. Her ways of working wonders within the business world is proven to be full of styles and tactics yet successful.

Becky Stockbridge studied a bachelor degree in art and entrepreneurial studies, from university of Southern Maine.

She is an award – winning young businesswoman. Her first company was Medicreative, which grew to change in to the present company – iBec creative. This company helped others with boutique designing and internet marketing. Also a finalist within the 2006 Student Business plan competition

iBec Creative is used for broadcasting their customer’s businesses, creating web designs for potential websites and to also create social media integration. Ibec creative is located in Portland, Maine, United States. iBec Creative as a organisation has broken many doors, with the aim from Miss Stockbridge to break down many more. It’s a woman world!

Get real, he does sell cupcakes, No he doesn’t actually sell cupcakes, crazy right? That got you a bit curious about what he does, Didn’t it, That just shows how important a name can be to a business, especially branding a business.

He actually sells t-shirts with cupcakes on them, The Johnny Cupcakes line includes shirts, shorts, sweaters, jewellery, undergarments, belts and pins.

Johnny Earle is the Founder/CEO of the clothing company, He started it in 2001.

Johnny Earle, A college dropout with A.D.D, he quickly started pin business designing pins, buttons, and badges for bands and businesses, he also worked twice a week at a silk screening shop.

His band, On Broken Wings, also got signed to a record label and whilst on tour, he would bring t-shirts on tour and sell them out of my suitcase, he decided to take his business seriously after huge demands and the rest is cupcakes history.

The primary store is located on Newbury Street in Boston, Massachusetts, and is decorated in a bakery theme. “When people find we don’t have cupcakes, some get mad. But even the ones who get upset tell the story about how some stupid kid tricked them into going into his store,”

On how he got the name Johnny cupcakes

Almost every day when I went into work, I was given a different, completely random nickname for no reason whatsoever. I guess Johnny is an easy name to throw just about any word at the end of it? ‘Johnny Appleseed’, ‘Johnny Coffeecakes’, ‘Johnny Cupcakes’, ‘Johnny Pancakes’, etc… While working at the silk screening shop making t-shirts for the metal/hardcore band I use to be in, I thought it would be funny to make a couple random shirts that said ‘Johnny Cupcakes’ on them for the fun of it. So I did.

To Read more about him- Visit his website

Charlie Webster is the 23 years old Managing Director of Albatross Villas Limited.

It all started during his first year studying law and business at Brighton University, he became seriously and had to head back to his parent’s home in Norfolk for some treatment and time off university.

After becoming seriously bored, with nothing to do, he finally decided to start renting his parents villa on a resort in Portugal called Praia D’El Rey. It was looking very promising after few successful bookings, so he decided to build a website where he could showcase more properties and decided to make a business out of it after putting small adverts in a national newspaper which attracted more bookings.

He said “By the end of 2005 other friends asked me to handle their rentals in Portugal and I had 10 properties to let, so I formed a company. Some holiday clients said they were interested in buying a villa and I contacted local property agents to agree a commission if their properties sold through my website.” In 2006, he made 10 sales from a 100 properties, and by the end of 2007 had decided to build up his own portfolio.

At the start, Webster was lent £50,000 by his parents (which is now fully repaid) to set up a website, develop a brochure and do some limited advertising in holiday magazines.

Over the last few years he has developed the company into a successful Holiday Rentals, Property Sales and Villa Consultancy business. Although Charlie struggles daily with his illness, he strives to promote the Silver Coast as a holiday destination and great place to live.

Let’s just say if things had gone according to plan Charlie Webster would have a degree in law and business and be looking for a job.

He claims that Albatross Properties is cushioned against the downturn. “We had a good autumn last year when I sold a house on commission for £1.8m, and the payment is just coming through, so that will cover the marketing bills for six months. But I am taking precautions by cutting out magazine advertisements which are very expensive, and re-assessing whether to take on the two extra staff which I’d planned for this autumn.”
Webster travels to Portugal almost weekly to escort clients to view the properties, but runs the business from Norfolk.