18 entrepreneurs gave 20 good pieces of advice for all entrepreneurs...
1.) The Power of ConnectionsNetwork! Make connections and keep a record on each person you meet. Ask for their advice and help. Keep in touch with them along the way and build your network before you need it! Quality relationships are the keys to the kingdom. Clare Dreyer
2.) Focus, Focus and FocusFocus on ONE NICHE! And become the expert guru in that niche with your brand. Dont get greedy! It is the reason most quit by spreading themselves too thin. George Shepherd
3.) You Will Fail at TimesLook forward to failure. This is how you learn to succeed. There is plenty of time to get it right so go ahead and just do it ” and get it wrong.Graham Phoenix
4.) Let Your Passion Drive YouFind what youre truly passionate about and go for it head on. Your passion driving you on your entrepreneurial journey. And understand there is NO Such THING AS BALANCE when youre building your empire. There are things entrepreneurs do that others will not.“ Katerina Gasset
5.) Stop Thinking of Your Own WalletBe of service; give value. Rather than thinking how can I make a living and make money; think how can I serve and truly add value to peoples lives? How can I make a difference? This is what Oprah and Deepak Chopra say is their driving mission. Rena Hedeman
6.) Successful Entrepreneurs Have Mentors, Coaches or MastermindsSurround yourself with great mentors. They help when you reach a plateau in your business cycle and can shave years off your business development and growth through advising from their mistakes and successes. Thalej Vasishta
7.) Stop Thinking of Your Own Wallet Part II
Approach your business from a place of service; how can I help my audience be more successful at what theyre doing. Before you write a blog, write a newsletter, shoot a video, present a proposal be still for a moment and ask for the knowledge of what your audience needs from you right now rather than to look for a way to win someone over. Come from a place of how to fill someone else cup rather than your own. Oh yeah and build a freaking list! Susan Garrett
8.) Leaders Lead Through Service to OthersDont be afraid to get your hands dirty and never ignore the reality of your situation. Always be honest with yourself before you criticize others. If you cant truthfully manage yourself you dont have a chance of effectively managing others.“ Jason M. Aubrey
9.) Finished Beats PerfectDont wait for everything to be perfect before you make your first step. Dive in and learn as you go!“ Chris Beatty
10.) Bend to the MarketLearn to pivot. Resist falling in love with your initial idea so you can discover what the market actually wants and is willing to pay for and then give it to them! Cherylanne Skolnicki
11.) Core Values Last Quick Buck Artists DontRemain authentic to yourself and your values as you build your business. Stand for something never sell out for a quick buck. Cherylanne Skolnicki
12.) Stop Thinking of Your Own Wallet Part III
Help people. Help when youre happy. Help when youre tired, and even help without attachment to getting anything in return. Keep on helping people towards a better life, straight through to your marketing. If you do this, youll create a marketing approach thats based on help marketing, and youll have a business thats never short on customers. Forest Linden
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I love this from Og Mandino and wish I had learned this at age 20: I will act now. I will act now. I will act now. This is the time. This is the place. I am the perso“ Julie Samford
14.) Being an Entrepreneur is a Journey Not a Destination
Learn to love the journey. Enjoy the slow steady movements toward what you dream of. And take refuge in the simple comforts of loving relationships, dear friends and your creative vision. Remember to smell the flowers often, listen to the birds, befriend fear. Ill say that one again, befriend fear because it will likely be a constant companion. Nothing wrong with that, as a teacher told me, fear means: Prepare to Grow! Ahava Shira
15.) Unique Positioning is EverythingSell what people are already buying in your own voice. Barry Friedman
16.) Negative People Can Bring You DownDo not let the naysayers and dream stealers turn your dream into a nightmare. There are so many people that will tell you no you cant do this. If you are surrounded by those who do, then it is time to make new friends“ Katerina Gasset
17.) Okay You Can Think About Your Own Wallet NowStop doing anything else until you can say youve mastered the ability to sell what you offer. Everything is easier when you develop the ability to find a need; fill it and then be paid well to do so“ Ken Foody
18.) Test + Action = Success
Take small and medium size risks consistently. Test your results and focus on what works. Taking action will make you feel alive. Its where you personally grow. Justin Krane
19.) Live By: Just Watch Me
Ignore everyone who says youre crazy and it will never work. Adopt the stance, oh yeah, just watch me. Debra Gould
20.) Expand Your Mind: ForeverOne thing? Never stop learning! James L. Pearson
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