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Pre-Internet Influencers: 20th Century Management Consultants

Let’s take a look at Pre-Internet Influencers: 20th Century Management Consultants. Think about that. Can you imagine building your business or even branding yourself without the internet?

In addition, how on earth did we conduct business or connect with others Pre-Internet? Or as my daughter likes to say, in the “Olden Days”.

Management Consultants Who Impacted Manufacturing

Businesses commonly rely on consultants to help advance their business strategies.

Especially at small manufacturers where it is simply unrealistic to staff an expert in every category necessary.

So where do you find a guru to help you tackle a project quickly, efficiently and effectively?

In the digital age, there are many choices to find that expert who will help fill gaps at your business.

You can conduct a few Google searches. Explore LinkedIn.

Additionally you can browse YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even watch a Ted Talk.

Yet, can you imagine trying to either become or find an industry influencer today without the internet or social media?

Think about that. How would you establish yourself without a web presence of some type?

Yet, for those of us old enough to recall, that is exactly what life was like in the 20th century.

For this discussion, let’s take a look at three legendary management consultants who left a lasting legacy on manufacturers in the Pre-Internet era: W. Edwards Deming, Peter Drucker and Tom Peters.

All three of these management consultants found international success with their influence as well as pioneering ideas on business management practices.

Additionally, what is even more amazing, they all established a prominent global footprint with NO website. NO social media. NO LinkedIn.

W. Edwards Deming

W. Edwards Deming is considered by many to be the master of continual improvement, as well as overall operational efficiency and quality.

In June 1980, the acclaimed documentary “If Japan Can, Why Can’t We” reintroduced Dr. Deming to America. He quickly became the voice of quality and sparked the quality revolution.

Deming consulted with clients such as Ford, Xerox and Proctor & Gamble.

In particular, Deming played a major role in the resurgence of the American automobile industry in the late 1980’s. Below includes several favorite quotes from Deming:

  • “A Bad System Will Beat a Good Person Every Time”
  • “Two basic rules of life are: 1) Change is inevitable. 2) Everybody resists change.”
  • “Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the system and process rather than the employee. The role of management is to change the process rather than badger individuals to do better.”

For more inspirational quotes, click this link: Do You Find Inspirational Quotes Help Conquer Tough Times?

Peter Drucker

Another consultant from the 20th century who left a lasting legacy includes Peter Drucker.

Peter Drucker, commonly referred to as the “father of management“, authored 39 books.

Above all, he wrote 30 (THIRTY) books AFTER the age of 60 (SIXTY)! That’s inspiration!

The impressive Drucker client list included a line up of corporate giants such as IBM, GM, GE, Intel, Coca-Cola, and Proctor & Gamble. 

Drucker delivered ground breaking views on motivation, efficiency and time management.

Furthermore, he is also credited with coining the term “knowledge worker“.

Check out this fantastic article about Peter Drucker from the Harvard Business Review: “What Peter Drucker Knew About 2020″.

Drucker’s books serve not only corporate warriors, but also entrepreneurs as well.

For example, his 1985 book “Innovation and Entrepreneurship” deserves the role as mandatory reading for every entrepreneur.

Below includes a list of the many memorable quotes from Peter Drucker:

  • “Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right.”
  • “If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.”
  • “There is nothing quite so useless as doing with great efficiency something that should not be done at all.”
  • “Results are gained by exploiting opportunities, not by solving problems.”
  • “So much of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to work.”
  • “Meetings are by definition a concession to a deficient organization. For one either meets or one works. One cannot do both at the same time.”

Tom Peters

Lastly, Tom Peters co-authored in 1982 a timeless classic and one of the greatest business books of all time: The international best seller “In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America’s Best-Run Companies”.

He has written numerous business books including his most recent book from 2018, “The Excellence Dividend: Meeting the Tech Tide with Work That Wows and Jobs That Last”.

Tom Peters continues his decades long legacy as a brilliant business consultant and trusted advisor on management and leadership.

The client list of Tom Peters includes the Hersey Company, Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Texas Instruments and the U.S. Army.

Several excellent quotes from Tom Peters include:

Wrapping It Up

There you have it. Lasting legacies from three icons that were built prior to the internet and social media.

Three management consultants who just “Crushed It” long before Likes, Follows, or Tweets existed. You know, back in the “Olden Days”.

Do you have influencers from the Pre-Internet era that made a lasting impression on your business or career?

Lastly, how would you brand yourself today without the internet?

 
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“Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders”

“Turn the Ship Around!”

Sounds easy enough, right? Not exactly!

Many drivers have a tough time parallel parking a car or conducting a proper K-turn.

Imagine actually turning this ship around?

Seems like a daunting task, right?

Well, do you ever feel like your business is a mammoth ship that needs turned around?

Especially those companies that have been around for a long time.

In particular, manufacturers that have layers of processes and systems in place.

Businesses commonly suffer from “Sacred Cowititis” (I just made that up – sounds like a future blog).

You know, those dreaded “sacred” processes that nobody has the time or energy to change.

Yet, you want to change, but how?

Just to take that first step, most of us need a playbook.

Well, we have just what the doctored ordered.

To turn your ship around, grab a copy of the amazing book, “Turn the Ship Around!” by author L. David Marquet.

Turn the Ship Around!

To gain a clear vision of what it takes to “Turn the Ship Around”, L. David Marquet offers explicit details with his highly acclaimed book, “Turn the Ship Around! A True Story of Turning Followers Into Leaders”.

“Turn the Ship Around” is an AMAZING book on leadership, team building as well as achieving organizational goals.

 Fortune magazine called the book the  “best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.”

Disrupting processes in a bureaucratic organization such as the Navy certainly makes waves (sorry for the pun, I couldn’t help myself).

Yet, Marquet accomplished just that.

He took over the leadership position of a Navy submarine that had struggled for many years.

Marquet instilled empowerment, welcomed constructive feedback, and created leaders who thrived.

About the Author: L. David Marquet

Captain Marquet graduated from the Naval Academy in 1981.

Then served in the U.S. submarine force for 28 years. Marquet was assigned the nuclear powered submarine USS Santa Fe, which at the time was ranked last in operational standing and retention.

To “Turn the Ship Around”, he took a new approach to turn the last place ranking into first. He did so by treating his team as leaders and granting autonomy and control.

Shifting from the traditional “take control, give orders” approach, Marquet’s crew achieved the highest retention and operational standing in the Navy.

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Below includes an excerpt from “Turn the Ship Around” the describes Marquet’s leadership philosophy:

“ W. Edwards Deming lays out the leadership principles that became known as TQL, or Total Quality Leadership. This had a big effect on me. It showed me how efforts to improve the process made the organization more efficient, while efforts to monitor the process made the organization less efficient. What I hadn’t understood was the pernicious effect that “We are checking up on you” has on initiative, vitality, and passion until I saw it in action on Santa Fe.”

After David’s departure from the ship, the Santa Fe continued to win awards and promoted a disproportionate number of officers and enlisted men to positions of increased responsibility, including ten subsequent submarine captains. Furthermore, upon visiting Marquet’s ship, best selling author Stephen R. Covey said it was the most empowering organization he’d ever seen. Covey was so impressed, he wrote about Captain Marquet’s leadership practices in his book, “The 8th Habit”.

Marquet concluded his illustrious career when he retired from the Navy in 2009.

Check out this AWESOME video from David Marquet on how to “Turn the Ship Around”:

 

Quotes from “Turn the Ship Around”

When the performance of a unit goes down after an officer leaves, it is taken as a sign that he was a good leader, not that he was ineffective in training his people properly.

Achieve excellence, don’t just avoid errors. Build trust and take care of your people. Use your legacy for inspiration. Use guiding principles for decision criteria.

What it does mean is giving them every available tool and advantage to achieve their aims in life, beyond the specifics of the job.

Use immediate recognition to reinforce desired behaviors. Begin with the end in mind. Encourage a questioning attitude over blind obedience.

Are you content with the reason “Well, mistakes just happen” when it comes to managing your business? We rejected the inevitability of mistakes and came up with a way to reduce them.

Excellence was going to be more than a philosophy statement pasted to the bulkhead; it was going to be how we lived, ate, and slept.

ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE, DON’T JUST AVOID ERRORS is a mechanism for CLARITY. (The book to read is Simon Sinek’s Start with Why.)

CONTINUALLY AND CONSISTENTLY REPEAT THE MESSAGE is a mechanism for COMPETENCE. Repeat the same message day after day, meeting after meeting, event after event.

When I’ve conducted this exercise, I usually find that the worries fall into two broad categories: issues of competence and issues of clarity.

There was an emphasis on blaming what was happening on outside influences and factors, and the crew evidenced a collective lack of responsibility.

Marquet Asks Challenging Questions

Lastly, below includes a list of challenging questions that Marquet asks:

How do you respond when people in your workplace don’t want to change from the way things have always been done?

What are some of the costs associated with doing things differently in your industry?

Do we act first, and think later? Or do we think first, and then change our actions?

Wrapping It Up

To conclude, as David Marquet describes, turning the ship around takes inspiration, vision, leadership, teamwork, and healthy communication. Developing leaders not only drives success but also creates significance.

I would love to hear what steps do you take that keeps your ship turning in the right direction?

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Do You Find Inspirational Quotes Help Conquer Tough Times?

Do you find inspirational quotes help you conquer tough times?

Being an entrepreneur requires a consistent positive attitude.

You need your game face on at all times – display constant determination – maintain a laser focus.

Especially during times of stress such as battling those particular days when nothing seems to go right.

Entrepreneurs need to remain optimistic and upbeat through the toughest of challenges.

Sometimes we just need words of wisdom like a few inspiring quotes to keep us on track.

Quotes That Inspire

Inspirational Quotes

Sorry to be cliche but who doesn’t love quotes of inspiration and motivation?

A couple of classics:

  • “Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill
  • “Win one for the Gipper!” – Knute Rockne

Of course, one of the most comical motivation speeches of all time comes from Bluto (John Belusi) in the 1978 movie “Animal House”.

Yet, entrepreneurs tend to turn to business icons or titans of industry for words of inspiration and motivation.

Great business quotes serve not only as an excellent source of inspiration but they also help put things in perspective during challenging times.

Inspirational Quotes by Henry Ford

Legendary auto icon Henry Ford was known for his insightful one-liners. Henry Ford delivered a wealth of outstanding quotes:

For more inspirational quotes click this link: Pre-Internet Influencers: 20th Century Management Consultants

Inspirational Quotes by Steve Jobs

 

Steve Jobs needs no introduction. Technology visionary. Computer pioneer. Inventor. Entrepreneur. Co-founder of Apple. He also revolutionized the cartoon industry with Pixar. Steve Jobs died way too young in 2011.

Below include a few favorites:

  • “I’m as proud of many of the things we haven’t done as the things we have done. Innovation is saying no to a thousand things.”
  • “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful…that’s what matters to me.”
  • “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.”
  • “If you define the problem correctly, you almost have the solution.”
  • “The only way to do great work is to love what you do…. Don’t settle”
  • “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”
 

 

Inspirational Quotes by John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller achieved great heights of unimaginable success. Rockefeller founded The Standard Oil Company in the 19th century.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post.

Do you have particular quotes that help you conquer tough times?

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Alison Levine Takes You to Exhilarating Heights with “On the Edge”

Looking for inspiration? Motivation? Are you finding the challenges ahead of you similar to climbing Mt. Everest? If so, then you need Alison Levine in your life.

Who is Alison Levine? Well, so glad you asked.

According to AlisonLevine.com, she holds the following titles:

Adventurer. Explorer. Mountaineer. NY Times Bestselling Author. Leadership Advisor. Beer Muse. Filmmaker. Story-teller. Dog-lover. Empowerer. Knowledge-sharer. Challenge-taker. Boundary-breaker. Growth-enabler. Impact-maker. Game-changer.

Alison Levine is an incredible source of inspiration. Her massive accomplishments are truly mind blowing.

She is fiercely competitive, yet reveals a deep passion for bettering those around her. Alison is a role model for all ages.

Alison Levine: Adventurer & Leadership Expert

Alison Levine

First of all, Alison Levine is a polar explorer and mountaineer. For example, Alison made history serving as captain of the first U.S. Women’s Mt. Everest Expedition team.

Actually, Alison just recently celebrated her 9 year anniversary of successfully reaching the peak of Mt. Everest.

Additionally, she also climbed the highest peak of each continent as well as skied both the North and South Poles (otherwise know as accomplishing the Adventure Grand Slam).

In addition, Alison is a leadership expert. Alison brings a diverse background of experience not only as an adventurer but also……

  • Worked for Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs
  • Served as deputy finance director for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s successful bid as Governor of California
  • Spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership
  • Serves as a strategic advisor at the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point
  • Founder of the Climb High Foundation
  •  Served as a Senior Fellow at the Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University

For additional info on Alison, here is an outstanding article about from Forbes: What Polar Explorer Alison Levine Knows About Leadership That Corporate Managers Don’t

Alison has also built an incredibly successful career as a dynamic keynote speaker on leadership and teamwork.

However, don’t take my word for it.

Do yourself a favor and meet Alison Levine by checking out her amazing Ted Talk:

 

“On The Edge”

Believe it or not, Alison also found the time to become a New York Times Bestselling author.

So, are you looking for an incredible book with a rare 5 star rating? Need some inspiration and motivation? Seeking new ideas and strategies to enhance your leadership skills?

Well, look no further. Alison Levine wrote just the book for you:

“On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments”.

“On The Edge” is truly a must read book!

You will find Alison’s stories fascinating, exhilarating, and inspiring.

The book reads as a gripping novel where you cannot wait to turn the next page.

She does an amazing job describing every detail from each adventure. With reading each page, Alison makes you feel the extreme cold while climbing terrifying heights.

However, she still finds the courage to continue on taking each painful step. For example, she finds herself violently ill on a climb, yet still accomplishes her goal of reaching the peak (you need to buy the book to find out details).

Alison not only reveals outstanding stories on overcoming extreme challenges, she also displays strong character and is a woman of high integrity.

Actually, reading this book became a family affair for myself.

My 12 year old daughter and I read this book together. We LOVED it! Alison is truly a role model for any age.

Alison Levine on Complacency

A few thoughts from Alison on complacency:

  • “…mountaineering, business, leadership, and life: fear is fine, but complacency will kill you. Don’t ever beat yourself up for feeling scared or intimidated. Fear is a natural human emotion, and it’s a strong survival instinct that keeps us alert and aware of our surroundings.”
  • “Avoiding complacency isn’t just about keeping yourself in check; it also means watching out for all of your teammates.”
  • “Ironically, complacency is a risk that skyrockets when things are going well—when you feel safe enough.”
  • “You’ll never improve your skills if you keep following your standard route. And getting out of your comfort zone is not enough; you must take it a step further and learn to be comfortable with discomfort. This is an important part of leader development”

Alison Levine on Leadership

Alison shares her view on leadership:

  • “Leadership is everyone’s responsibility. It is not solely the responsibility of the C-level executives or the management team within an organization. We are all in a position to proactively work toward having a positive effect on the people around us. Everyone in an organization is responsible for helping to move forward with the mission; but in addition, all employees/ teammates/ people must realize it is also their responsibility to look out for the people on either side of them.”
  • “You want to get out on the route with people who are better and stronger than you are; you yourself can become better and stronger by observing others who are more experienced and more skilled.”
  • “Weak colleagues are not hard to identify. These people, to put it bluntly, are liabilities in terms of the job you are trying to do. They lag behind, drag everybody else down, and hinder progress.”
  • She continues, “If only they could perform at a higher level, or be smarter, or work more efficiently—or, even better, just go away—the entire team would be so much more productive. And happier! And although it may be painful to even imagine this, there could even be a time when, in fact, you might be the one who can’t cut it—when you are the person everyone else wishes would just go away, even if you are trying your hardest.”

Wrapping It Up

 

These quotes just scratch the surface of the energy, enthusiasm as well as brilliant insight that Alison offers in her book.

Whether you are climbing new heights, tackling tough challenges, or seeking exciting adventures, Alison Levine delivers outstanding guidance and advice on how to reach success.

Bottom line: I strongly recommend grabbing a copy of “On the Edge” today!

After reading this amazing book, you will be motivated and equipped to conquer whatever goal you set for yourself.

Also, check out this outstanding article on Alison from Inc: Business Lessons from Mount Everest: Why Taking a Step Back Can Sometimes Be Better Than Pushing Ahead

By the way, Alison suffers from Raynaud’s disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse in cold weather. This leaves her extremely susceptible to frostbite.

Think about that for a minute. So what does she do? She simply becomes one of the greatest extreme weather adventurers in American history. Well done Alison!

Lastly, to keep up to date on her adventures, connect with Alison on LinkedIn. You can also follow Alison (& Trooper – her beautiful black lab) on Twitter.

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Teaming up with a Sherpa to Climb the Entrepreneurial Mountain

Do you have a Sherpa in your life?

In other words, a trusted guide to help you conquer the extreme challenges that you face.

This is especially important for business owners and entrepreneurs.

As an entrepreneur since 1990 (which just means I am extremely old), I can attest that climbing the entrepreneurial mountain certainly requires a tremendous amount of guidance and support.

In a recent blog, I reviewed the outstanding book authored by Alison Levine, “On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments“.

Alison Levine survived climbing Mount Everest. Twice!

To survive climbing Mount Everest, Alison explains that climbers commonly find success by teaming up with a Sherpa.

While researching the Sherpa community, I stumbled on this fascinating article from the NY Times: “Deliverance From 27,000 Feet”.

This article piqued (or should I say peaked) my interest on the incredible courage and fearlessness of a Sherpa.

Also, the shear danger that they face while assisting those on a quest to conquer Mt. Everest.

Check out this video below:

Can You Climb it Alone? 

What was the tallest mountain before Mount Everest was discovered? The answer: Mount Everest. It just wasn’t discovered yet. My daughter loves to tell that joke.

Is climbing Mount Everest comparable to running a business? Or vice versa?

Both are thrilling adventures. Each offers a strong sense of accomplishment.

Once you reach the summit, you can celebrate. A life’s dream achieved. Jubilation!

Yet, once you reach the top, how on earth do you get back to the bottom? Hmmm…..

It takes tremendous skill, determination, guts, courage, as well as a bit of insanity. Probably, lots of insanity.

So yes, running a business must be just like climbing Mount Everest. Lots of insanity, right?

Of course, this is coming from a guy who has never actually climbed a mountain. Ever. For that matter, I even struggle climbing up a ladder.

Anyway, for a select elite few, climbing Mount Everest is a major “bucket list” achievement. A chance of a lifetime. Major bragging rights. Thrill seekers reaching for the ultimate high.

It doesn’t get any higher than Mount Everest.

Can a westerner accomplish this massive feat on their own?

A crucial component for the western adventurer to successfully reach the Mount Everest Summit is partnering with a highly experienced Sherpa.

Sherpas are commonly referenced as mountain guides who help climbers navigate the brutal terrain while reaching their goal.

However, you might find this interesting, the definition of a Sherpa according to LiveScience.com actually states:

It’s worth noting that the term “Sherpa” does not actually mean “mountain guide,” as many people believe, but instead refers to an ancient ethnic community of some 154,000 members.

Who Is Your Sherpa?

So, who helps you navigate the treacherous terrain with running your business?

Do you have a Sherpa in your life? Someone who has climbed the path prior to you? A person who knows and understands the dangers ahead?

Westerners may want or try to rush to the top of Mt. Everest.

However, a good Sherpa certainly wants the climber to reach the top as well.

Yet, more importantly, they want a safe return which is the primary goal.

Especially since an expedition up Mount Everest can turn deadly on a moments notice. Even for the most experienced and trained Sherpa.

The Sherpa culture is synonymous with mountain guides due to living in the mountains of Nepal and the Everest region.

A  Sherpa helps carry necessary equipment, fix ropes. Despite hazards and risks, a Sherpa provides guidance to ensure a safe climb and descent.

Check out this cool article: “The World’s Most Renowned Sherpa Talks Mt. Everest”

A successful climb involves years of preparation and planning. Studying weather patterns.

Plotting out the safest route to success.

Just like running a business.

So who helps plot your route?

Additionally, who plays a critical role in your success?

In other words, who provides the necessary guidance for you to reach your summit and achieve a safe descent?

A coach. Teacher. Mentor. Business partner. A boss. An ex-colleague. Significant other. Parent.

Do you rely on business partner? A key employee. Your accountant. Attorney. A vendor. Business consultant.

Sources to Connect with Your Next Sherpa

Aligning yourself with seasoned experts who know the terrain offers the opportunity to reach your peak much quicker.

Sometimes simply learning what NOT to do plays as much importance as what TO do.

Having a trusted confidant in your corner is truly a gift which is absolutely priceless when making tough business decisions.

If you lack a solid guide or Sherpa at this stage, there is no better time than the present to team up with an experienced source.

As the saying goes, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.

Below includes several resources to consider when seeking your Sherpa.

LinkedIn

 

For starters, LinkedIn, of course, serves as an amazing resource for finding business coaches and advisors eagerly willing to help guide you.

Just look around. Connect. Engage. Express your thoughts. Share your expertise.

Join a LinkedIn Group within your industry.

Follow LinkedIn Influencers who deliver valuable information and engage vibrant conversations. This is an excellent way to find and connect with like minded individuals.

Post questions that negatively impact your business. LinkedIn users love answering questions that displays their talents and experiences while solving problems.

Podcasts

 

Another excellent resource to find a coach or guide: podcasts. It is amazing the number of podcast available.

Again, LinkedIn plays an excellent resource to locate high level podcasts covering any imaginable business topic.

Lately, I have become a podcast junkie while walking the dog, at the gym, or mowing the lawn.

The incredible value is truly priceless. Every episode offers tips, advice or inspiration.

Below includes a number of podcasts that I find extremely helpful & inspirational:

The Small Business Development Center

 

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC): The SBDC is an amazing resource to consider when seeking guidance and advice for your business.

SBDC’s are located on college campus’s throughout the U.S. Being in an academic setting promotes educational resources for entrepreneurs.

As an SBDC advisor for four years, serving entrepreneurs was an absolutely amazing experience.

The SBDC offers one-on-one counseling services, workshops on a wide range of topics as well as provides business tools and resources to help you succeed.

Best of all, SBDC advising services are completely free. Click on this link to find the nearest SBDC.

Chamber of Commerce

 

As a volunteer board member of my local Chamber of Commerce over the past six years, it truly blows me away with the rock solid relationships created by networking at the Chamber. Become a member of your local Chamber and get involved.

A Chamber of Commerce will offer business workshops on hot topics. In addition, networking events where you can discuss issues that impact your business. Connecting with fellow business owners in your area offers wonderful potential to find mentors and trusting friendships that help you tackle day to day concerns.

Additional Resources to Find a Sherpa

Additional resources when seeking business guidance include:

  • CPA – Every entrepreneur needs a rock solid accountant or CPA. Finding one that you trust plays a critical role in your success. Here is a link that connects those searching for a CPA.
  • Trade Associations – Involve yourself in trade associations. Networking with others within your industry offers tremendous opportunity. Finding like minded individuals who speak your language and share your passion is extremely beneficial.
  • Business Networking Group – Check out local Business Networking Groups in your area. If you struggle to find a helpful group, maybe this is your opportunity to start one yourself. Here is a link the BNI which is a popular Business Networking Group.
  • The Friends & Family Plan – Of course, don’t neglect the friends and family plan. These folks know and love you more than most. Sometimes confiding in someone outside of the business world you knows you intimately on a deep personal level can share insight from a unique perspective.

Wrapping It Up

In conclusion, if you are considering entrepreneurship for the first time – Go For It!

Entrepreneurship can be the most thrilling adventure that you will ever encounter.

Yet, a startup needs guidance and advice just as much as the most seasoned veteran entrepreneur.

So regardless of what stage you are at, team up with a top notch Sherpa.

Then go out and conquer that entrepreneurial mountain like there is no tomorrow.

Most importantly, enjoy the trip.

 

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