Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in July 2019
My July 2019 collection of quotes for entrepreneurs has a focus on the need to take responsibility for the consequences of our beliefs and actions.
July 2019
Paul Tyma on “The Old Man’s Business Model”
Paul Tyma defines the Old Man’s Business Model as taking the sure way, even though it may be longer than shortcuts that may not work. Tyma calls a “trade-off of investment up-front versus brute-force hope.” The “old man” makes an investment up front instead of hoping a quick and dirty approach may work.
Traffic Parrot Press Release: Bestow Selects Traffic Parrot
We have been working with the team at Traffic Parrot for more than four years, it’s gratifying to have a customer agree to a public endorsement and while Bestow was not Traffic Parrot’s first customer, they were the first to agree to be quoted.
Reciprocal Gift-Exchange and Charity Knit Networks into Communities
Humans like to give and to receive without cheating or being cheated: we want to be part of networks of reciprocal gift-exchange. If you want to become a member in good standing of community you will need to “give to get.”
Q: Free Advice and Doing Business With Friends
Doing business with friends presents a number of challenges for entrepreneurs, as does setting limits on asking for “free advice” to know when to pay.
Independence Day 2019: “Conquer or Die”
The American declaration of independence and rebellion against the British was an incredibly risky proposition. George Washington often advised his army that they would either “conquer or die.”
Q: Help! I Can Only Find Laggards in My Target Customer Segment
Entrepreneurs are often quick to characterize prospects who don’t see the benefits of their new shiny technology as laggards. Sometimes that’s the case, but often the product presentation does not present benefits that are either relevant or compelling. Laggards get a lot of bad press in the startup community, but their reasons not to change …
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