As much as I would love to say that being an entrepreneur is smooth sailing, I know that I would not be telling the full story.
I’ve had some astronomical wins over the years, but in fairness, I have had just as many failures.
Entrepreneurship
Don't be fooled. Having a start-up isn't for the faint hearted. In fact, it's not even for those who "get-through" everything in front of them. Start-ups are for people who are determined to be successful and are prepared to make sacrifices to get there.
Unless you are in your 40's.
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Unless you are in your 40's.
A year ago, I was about to make one of the biggest decisions of my life; to take on an investor in my start-up Robotic Marketer.
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It's a remarkable feat to be successful by anyone's definition, especially your own. I always find that the hardest markers are ourselves. We tend to be most critical of what we do, how we do it and what outcomes derive from the fruits of our labor.
You’ve heard a great podcast and have an idea to lead your own. If you are unfamiliar with the podcast realm, here’s a short overview of how to star in your own podcast and get started.
Being what I would call a seasoned entrepreneur, I have adapted my life on a regular basis to ensure that I fit as much into the day as humanly possible.
For 20 years I have been in business and it's been one hell of a ride. There are been heaps of ups and a lot of downs, but if I look at the big picture, I am very happy with my choice.
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I was told (by someone I have the utmost respect for) to forget about developing Robotic Marketer. This is theworld's first robotic and AI-based technology that develops marketing strategies in minutes, not months. I thought about it for a nanosecond. I had this moment of being scared and defeated. Then I said to myself "but why should I?". I truly believe that I can do anything I set my mind to - and I'm right.
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Last night I slept for roughly two hours. I laid in bed for hours and hours tossing and turning, thinking about a whole heap of things.
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Today is one of those days. I woke up every hour from midnight, ready to get up and pack my bags for yet another trip.
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Your brand is what someone thinks of your business. It encompasses every aspect of the brand experience, before, during and after an interaction.
The soul of your business is so much more. It's living and breathing every single second inside every single person who works for you and determines the energy that people get when they interact with your business, and your people.
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The soul of your business is so much more. It's living and breathing every single second inside every single person who works for you and determines the energy that people get when they interact with your business, and your people.
I was reading Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Magazine the other day and a headline stuck out which resonated with me. "You need to be able to own your fears, and you need to be able to own your desires. You cannot outsource feelings."
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This week's publicity stunt by Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon is nothing short of an award winning, revenue generating, share price drive guaranteed to ensure that less educated people who cannot see through this manipulative PR stunt, go out and either buy shares or purchase on Amazon ultimately making Jeff Bezos richer.
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Have you ever gone into a sales pitch and started using old techniques like the age-old SPIN selling tactic to close the deal? I can remember growing up and watching all those old movies from the 80s that featured "go getters" in suits screaming out to each other "Always Be Closing!".
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Back in 2011, the Georgia Legislature started an initiative that would encourage the growth of small and medium businesses through crowdfunding investments. The new rule change, which is was officially in effect since last month, will allow for SMB’s to get around the previous restrictions of crowdfunding in the state.
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