We all go into business for ourselves for a myriad of different reasons – one being we are usually fucking NUTS. But another common theme being – we are tired of being told what to do and want to stick …
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Have the right mind(set)
Entrepreneurship is downright hard. You’re almost insane in thinking you can go out, do this new thing yourself, and be successful. And yet, that is exactly the mindset needed. You have got to be confident in your beliefs. No one …
Begin with the why?
Possibly the first and most important thought process to go through before starting any new venture, business, or change. Why? Get to the why Why do you want to own a business? What do you want to get out of the business? Why is …
Be a sponge and a student
Seek advice from peers and mentors. The internet can teach you anything. Stay up to date in your industry as well as potential client industries. Listen! Absorb knowledge from everywhere, just use your own judgement on how to apply that …
Make a decision now
Right or wrong, it won’t matter. Decisiveness is a key trait in entrepreneurs. When you mull over decisions – you’re distracted. When you delay on decisions – you lose out on opportunities. When you decide now, you move forward.
StepsToBoss: Live your brand
Your business becomes one of the most important things in your life. You are always working on it, thinking about it. Show others how important it is to you, not only in your story but also your brand. Wear it …
Take care of the team that takes care of you
When I first started the IT support company, I knew we would grow to have a great team. I also knew that to attract the best talent, we’d need to have better compensation than our competition. Our team members make: …
Letting go of email — it’s never that important
Seriously — when is the last time you had something so serious via email. It rarely happens. Yet, we check our phones and our inboxes tirelessly — never taking time off, time away. Schedule time in your day for email …
An open letter remembering 2015
As I reflect back on one of the busiest years of my life — I can’t help but smile. The past year of 2015, for me, was a non-stop, incredible time. The travel, the speed, the growth, the music and …
StepsToBoss: Get crazy
To be successful, you’ve got to be crazy. Not serial killer like, although they say entrepreneurs are the closest thing. Be obsessed focus all your effort and ignore everything else. You are going to be fighting every day on this. Dream …
Live shifted - a blueprint 