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Comment on Mike Broderick: Smart People Taking Real Risks by Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:59:12 +0000

In the very beginning of the online training class you seem to downplay the value of a novel or revolutionary idea. Sometimes it is true that straight up hard work and persistence pays off, as exemplified by the steam cleaning guy. However, like the disruptive innovation Mr. Broderick talks about, many of the entrepreneurs you highlight did have a great new approach to an existing problem (Craig’s List), had a great idea to help an underserved market (immigrant financing) or even brought a novel new concept to change the market (disposable electric toothbrush).

I concede that the new and novel isn’t always a prerequisite, but it is that belief in the transformative idea that is often at the root of the motivation that drives the entrepreneur and is at the heart of our stubborn persistence.

My 2 cents.
Jim

Comment on Glenn Usdin: Layers of Management by Kip Marlow

Kip Marlow — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:28:13 +0000

Gentlemen- Glenn’s short interview really hit home. When I sold my company to a large NYSE organization, I made the mistake of going to work for them as Vice-President of Sales. Glenn is right. Big corporations will suck the like out of an entrepreneur. They are like oil and water. Just doesn’t work.

Kip Marlow
TECA
866-920-8322

Comment on Louis Piconi: Greatest Job in the World by links for 2009-01-14 | Brewed Fresh Daily

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Comment on Richard Boyatzis: Inspiring Them With Curiosity by links for 2008-12-24 | Brewed Fresh Daily

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Comment on Richard Boyatzis: Inspiring Them With Curiosity by Glam Gals

Glam Gals — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:53:39 +0000

This is a great video and how true not to be a naysayer, especially to our kids. Why not just say, “Wow, what a neat idea, tell me more about it….”

My daughter was just complaining to me the other day, that I always give her a reality check on things….I’m going to try to stop doing that from now on and be more positive!
http://www.fabulousafter40.com

Comment on Ryan Carroll: Fail Fast by Alan Hammond

Alan Hammond — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:23:22 +0000

It’s my belief that most people don’t develop their ideas because of their fear of failure. Here you have a successful entrepreneur who not only admits failure, but ensures that he does it quickly.

I will be putting this video on my blog because it is something as many people as possible need to see and hear.

Thanks for a great site!

Alan

Comment on Ron Copfer: Right Mixture of Soil, Water & Light by links for 2008-12-17 | Brewed Fresh Daily

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Comment on Ron Copfer: Right Mixture of Soil, Water & Light by kaxxi

kaxxi — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:10:59 +0000

this is first time here, really like the site it is good learning and interesting platforms… especially the video demonstration.

take care

Comment on Mark Brandt: How Much Pain Can You Take by Dan Trimble

Dan Trimble — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:06:18 +0000

How do I send this to a friend? No prompt appears. Thanks Dan T.

Comment on Tim Weaver: People Buy Ideas by Dan Trimble

Dan Trimble — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:27:24 +0000

Who would have thought that such a simple idea or modification in the way one does business would make the difference between run of the mill and wildly sucessful.

Comment on Bill Recker: Release the Pigeons by Dan Trimble

Dan Trimble — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:46:33 +0000

Ultimately every business startup is the same. Try something; if it sticks then do it again and again until you get some traction. If it doesn’t stick change something and try again. You must be in constant communication with your market both physically and emotionally following a continual adjustment process. Is there any other way?

Comment on Chuck Hallberg: Redefine Yourself by Dr Wright

Dr Wright — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:26:43 +0000

When you are starting out, its hard to conceive that growth can cause your business to fail. You assume that your income will come in to meet the expenses. A young team might not have the experience to manage that kind of growth, even though they think they can.

Dr Wright
The Wright Place TV Show
http://www.wrightplacetv.com

Comment on David Morgenthaler: A VC Perspective by Dan Trimble

Dan Trimble — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:20:20 +0000

I am getting to the point of looking forward to these every week. I think every buisness person out there could get to this point. DT

Comment on Thom Ruhe: Incredibly Powerful by Dan Trimble

Dan Trimble — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:01:50 +0000

Way good stuff, if only every kid could grow up in that kind of invironment.

Comment on Jim Stovall: Magic Words by Renee

Renee — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:50:49 +0000

This video is truly inspirational. Mr. Stovall deserves the utmost respect for his perseverance and dedication to his company and his life. Great job!
Renee

Comment on Clifton Taulbert: Outside of the Ordinary by Dan Trimble

Dan Trimble — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:11:48 +0000

Way good! The entrepreneurial mindset is observent and inquisitive. They see folks in better places and ask why not me: the non entrepreneur finds the road block and makes it his/her excuse, the entrepreneurs answer to that question is “I will find the road blocks and remove them”. T.