Comments on: 5 Startup Myths

By: Polishwords Blog » Mity na temat tworzenia udanego startupu

Polishwords Blog » Mity na temat tworzenia udanego startupu — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:42:34 +0000

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By: ROXBOURNE Marketing Designers

ROXBOURNE Marketing Designers — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:25:21 +0000

Sorry I meant Andy, ooops!

By: ROXBOURNE Marketing Designers

ROXBOURNE Marketing Designers — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:13:17 +0000

Fully agree with you on much of what you’ve said. Particularly entreprenuers needing both Passion AND Commitment - same as whats needed in a relationship - funny that. Would add needing principles too as Stephen R Covey explains in his books.

Also agree with the love your clients/customers more than loving your business - I made a graphic on my website that points that out. I think it’s one of Jay Abrahams mantras. Sorry don’t mean to name drop just thought I’d point people in the direction of some original business thinkers.
Nice one Neil, good luck with everything :o)
Alex

By: Timothy

Timothy — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:20:14 +0000

Good thing I already understood all these points, but it is good to re-iterate them.

Thanks!

By: Dave Hanley

Dave Hanley — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:14:18 +0000

I’ve taken a lot of time over the years to change my leadership style, undoing some habits from dysfunctional companies and replacing them with a style more akin to servant leadership. It’s been a concerted effort, with trial and error. But truly anyone can change, even the dictators mentioned above.

Now as a CEO for the first time, working with an amazing team of contributors, I realize that I would not have been able to recruit them, motivate them, or retain them unless I had made this change. Truly talented people can work with whomever they like. So you gotta be that guy.

By: Bill Dotson

Bill Dotson — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:43:25 +0000

#2 was very tough to get over during my first company start-up. Now, I’m much better at handling it. This myth helps you get over your own ego.

Great post.

By: Jared O'Toole

Jared O'Toole — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:59:05 +0000

Love the 1st one. Starting a business is so easy!!! I started a web marketing consulting business about a month ago for side money while I build my real business. All it took was a day or 2 of cold calls and I had a few clients. So easy and yea it was and is a business. But will I make my 1st million by getting $100 contracts with small businesses…no. It takes a ton to get there but starting it took about 2hrs of research online.

By: howge

howge — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:56:57 +0000

Andy, all good stuff. i’ll add a golf analogy to represent my two start-ups (one that was quite successful and the other . . . well, i have a great ‘lessons learned ‘ log for that one.

‘When setting up for the ideal golf shot, know which direction you want to hit the ball, but be sure to focus on the ball itself when taking your swing.’

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:56:53 +0000

Misty - thanks for commenting. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but it’s like a road sign pointing that you’re moving in the right direction.

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:55:41 +0000

thanks for the reminder Julia! vision is critical.