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Carl Gould business blog. A serial entrepreneur, author and speaker, by the age of 40 he had built three multi-million-dollar businesses. His coaching and consulting methodologies are in practice in over 35 countries.

This all came about after owning his first 2 businesses and realizing he would love to help people the way his business advisor had helped me. At the time a comprehensive coaching strategy system did not really exist in any organized way. This blog seeks to impart years of experience and business growth advice.

He began by donating over 1,000 coaching hours to those in need ranging from the homeless, military personnel, assisted living and nursing home recipients to students and emerging entrepreneurs. That not only aligned with his philanthropic values, it also helped him hone my skills as a pioneer and thought leaders in the coaching and professional services sector.

In 2002 he founded 7 Stage Advisors a Business Coaching, Mentoring, Performance Training and Growth Advisory company. Since then they have trained, certified or accredited over 7,000 Business Coaches and Mentors around the world. Methodologies have been integral to his clients becoming award-winning companies, many of them making the fastest growing list of both local and national publications, notably the Inc. 500 | 5000.

Preparing for Busy Summer Air Travel

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July 2, 2024

In a special FOX 5 DC Live Zone segment hosted by Chad Ricardo, business growth expert Carl Gould shared strategic travel insights just in time for the Fourth of July holiday rush. Known for launching over 5,000 businesses through his firm, 7 Stage Advisors, Carl applied his practical thinking to summer air travel — helping viewers avoid delays, missed flights, and unnecessary stress.

Gould recommended flying at off-peak times, such as the first or last flights of the day, for better on-time reliability. He also strongly encouraged travelers to carry on their luggage rather than checking bags, and to enroll in programs like TSA PreCheck or Clear to fast-track the security process. These steps, he explained, reduce friction points in understaffed airports still recovering from pandemic-era challenges.

Speaking from personal experience, Carl also discussed the value of teaching children to travel early, even sharing that his own daughter had passport stamps before her first birthday. He emphasized how travel can become routine for kids if introduced young.

Whether you’re flying with toddlers or managing tight schedules, Carl’s tips aim to make your travel experience as smooth as possible.