

Jay-Z is the second entrepreneur in the Carter household to tap into the fitness world. Following Beyoncé’s partnership with Peloton , the co-founder of Marcy Venture Partners has joined the investment team for CLMBR, a leader in connected fitness technology. As PRNewswire reports, Jay-Z will support the 2021 launch of CLMBR Connected and CLMBR Pure vertical climbing machines. Tennis player Novak Djokovic is also an investor in the company. “We are excited to work with JAY-Z and Novak to bring the best modality in fitness to consumers,” said Avrum Elmakis , founder and CEO. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CLMBR (@clmbr_official) The fitness machine is the first vertical climber to feature a large-format touch display with on-demand, instructor-led classes, the press release reads. Additionally, it features an integrated audio system that enhances the user experience and operates via a state-of-the-art companion app with workouts and health stats. “Unlike bikes,...


Being self-employed can be a beautiful thing. You can set your schedule, take time off at your discretion, and even complete a full day’s work without ever leaving the house. However, without the structure of an office and a timesheet to fill out, it can be challenging to motivate yourself to get to work and stay focused. Here are a few tips for making the most out of every workday when you’re self-employed: 1. Set and Maintain a Schedule Maintaining a schedule is critical to getting work done consistently. Waking up, working out, and conducting business at a set time every day, helps you ensure that all your daily tasks get done and nothing slips through the cracks. When you have a daily routine, you don’t need to coax yourself out of bed because muscle memory will eventually take over and propel you through the day. 2. Establish a Workspace While it might be tempting to do all your work from the comfort of your warm bed, I’ve personally found this to be unsustainable. After a few...