Comments on: You are who you work for….. http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/ Arlene Dickinson of Venture Communications on communications and Dragon's Den Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:47:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Dave http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-31 Dave Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:44:39 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-31 So very true BUT…. Entrepreneurs face a number challenges simultaneously both personally and professionally. I feel it’s this mountain of pressure (money being king) that often pushes people of track and down paths that they otherwise wouldn’t have gone. Combined with the lack of experience in one or many aspects of running a business it is very easy to lose sight of you goals. Stay focused, stay aware and keep your eyes open. So very true BUT….

Entrepreneurs face a number challenges simultaneously both personally and professionally. I feel it’s this mountain of pressure (money being king) that often pushes people of track and down paths that they otherwise wouldn’t have gone. Combined with the lack of experience in one or many aspects of running a business it is very easy to lose sight of you goals.

Stay focused, stay aware and keep your eyes open.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-9 Nancy Wed, 02 Jan 2008 05:48:15 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-9 My first lesson in starting my own business was something for nothing is worth nothing, so gave that up right away. Its one thing to create a special offer, another thing altogether to have a compelling offer. Another view it's one thing to appear desperate, a completely different perspective to appear passionate. If you're passionate about what you do you are also clear on your values and where your offering meshes with others. I've found you attract similar types who are looking to you for the value you bring. However, simple it's not always easy. But no one said something worth doing would be easy. My first lesson in starting my own business was something for nothing is worth nothing, so gave that up right away. Its one thing to create a special offer, another thing altogether to have a compelling offer. Another view it’s one thing to appear desperate, a completely different perspective to appear passionate. If you’re passionate about what you do you are also clear on your values and where your offering meshes with others. I’ve found you attract similar types who are looking to you for the value you bring. However, simple it’s not always easy. But no one said something worth doing would be easy.

]]> By: Rob http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-7 Rob Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:45:05 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-7 Agreed. My company is a online vertical ad network in the music industry. I always feel compeled to "help out the little guy". This has led me to cutting deals with independent artists and labels that have turned out to be more of a hassle than I expected. Plus, closing deals tend to take three times as long with indie clients. Since experiencing tremendous growth over the last year I've come to appreciate clients that really "get the space" and want to help us grow as a company so that we can further help them in the future. Business is a cut throat world... but once you're in the right pockets it's rewarding to become a trusted proxy. I suspect this trend will continue so long as I serve the community with proper intent. Agreed. My company is a online vertical ad network in the music industry. I always feel compeled to “help out the little guy”. This has led me to cutting deals with independent artists and labels that have turned out to be more of a hassle than I expected. Plus, closing deals tend to take three times as long with indie clients. Since experiencing tremendous growth over the last year I’ve come to appreciate clients that really “get the space” and want to help us grow as a company so that we can further help them in the future. Business is a cut throat world… but once you’re in the right pockets it’s rewarding to become a trusted proxy. I suspect this trend will continue so long as I serve the community with proper intent.

]]> By: John A. http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-3 John A. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:05:41 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/10/30/you-are-who-you-work-for%e2%80%a6/#comment-3 This lesson has been ringing in my ears since I read it. The one client I gave a "special deal" to in the beginning stages of my company ended up not paying his bill, badmouthing me to other potential clients and upsetting the flow of things. My first response was to let my customer service training kick in, which only made it worse as I ended up doing twice the work AND still didnt get collect from him. Once I finally realize the truth in what you said I just left him alone. The funny thing is, the people he badmouthed to ended up as my clients and they have recommended others since. Better to not put negative into a negative and learn the business lessons fast. I'm enjoying entrepreneurship immensely and I am glad to know someone else views it as a constant learning/applying cycle. This lesson has been ringing in my ears since I read it. The one client I gave a “special deal” to in the beginning stages of my company ended up not paying his bill, badmouthing me to other potential clients and upsetting the flow of things. My first response was to let my customer service training kick in, which only made it worse as I ended up doing twice the work AND still didnt get collect from him. Once I finally realize the truth in what you said I just left him alone. The funny thing is, the people he badmouthed to ended up as my clients and they have recommended others since. Better to not put negative into a negative and learn the business lessons fast. I’m enjoying entrepreneurship immensely and I am glad to know someone else views it as a constant learning/applying cycle.

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