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What To Expect When You're Expecting, To Become an Entrepreneur
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What To expect when you’re expectingTo Become an Entrepreneur.
BUSINESS
Who I amChief Relationships Officer of Social
ImpressionsProfessional Speaker
AuthorBusiness Coach
Husband & father to a bunch of fur/feather kids
Tweet at me: @DavidaPride
Timing
• Started my first business at 15.
• Had my first set of employees I managed and paid at 17.
• Had the drive.
Timing
• Was involved with and had success in an MLM, Amway.
• Wanted to “Run my own business and be rich.”
Timing
• Freshman year at SMCC - cancer.
Timing
• Chronic Illness: 2007 - 2014
Jump and the net will...may have a hole in it.
Mentors
Mentorship
• Ask.
• Take Notes.
• Give & Take - be ready to forgive/not take offense.
• Seasonal
Investors
• Preparing
• Business Plan
• Value
• What’s your value/differentiating statement?
• What does the investor bring to the table?
• Connections? Wisdom? Expertise?
Investors
• Be prepared to say “No” or for them to do the same.
• Stay the path you chose.
Lessons Learned the hard way...
low-cost tools
Liveplan.com
Low-cost tools
image via: socialmediatoday.com
low-cost tools
Low-cost tools
Apple Workshops
https://www.apple.com/retail/learn/
Books
Final thoughts
• Timing.
• Find and ask for mentors.
• Think about if investment makes sense for you?
• Utilize tools you can afford, but don’t be so cheap you miss out on opportunities.
Final Thoughts
• Surround yourself with winners and find or join a Mastermind Group.
• Read 15 - 20 minutes a day from a book that will grow your business.
Life is short, beautiful, and meant to be enjoyed. If your business doesn’t provide you happiness the majority of the
time; sell it, quit it, or change it.
No man ever laid in bed wishing he had a chance to spend an additional day in the office...
But when it’s done right...
“Life is either a daring, thrilling, adventure - or nothing at all.”
Hellen Keller
@DavidaPride
Want to work with me? Write “Coach” on the back of your card or on a piece of paper and I will be in touch within 24 hours to discuss setting a time for a free 30 minute coaching sessions.
