Comments for Openminds http://www.openminds.ca/blog Arlene Dickinson of Venture Communications on communications and Dragon's Den Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:48:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Marketing is the business by Mason Parker http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/06/11/marketing-is-the-business/#comment-39 Mason Parker Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:07:36 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/06/11/marketing-is-the-business/#comment-39 Nowadays, you must be super creative to have a good business idea that works.,': Nowadays, you must be super creative to have a good business idea that works.,’:

]]> Comment on It’s okay to cry by Rebecca http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-38 Rebecca Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:03:44 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-38 Thank you Arlene, I truly appreciate the embracing honesty... Thank you Arlene,

I truly appreciate the embracing honesty…

]]> Comment on Reality TV by Jim Kaludis http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/03/31/reality-tv/#comment-37 Jim Kaludis Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:01:01 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/03/31/reality-tv/#comment-37 Good evening Arlene, Just saw your piece on Dragons Den, and I must say, your story has brought back the passion about your roots. My dad always said, 'in order to know where you are going, you have to know where you came from.' I also appreciate the way you think outside the box, and that not just an expression, people that know it, see it in other people. Pride in what you do, whatever it is, is the same. Keep doing what you are doing, it is truly inspiring. Good evening Arlene,
Just saw your piece on Dragons Den, and I must say, your story has brought back the passion about your roots.
My dad always said, ‘in order to know where you are going, you have to know where you came from.’
I also appreciate the way you think outside the box, and that not just an expression, people that know it, see it in other people. Pride in what you do, whatever it is, is the same.
Keep doing what you are doing, it is truly inspiring.

]]> Comment on It’s okay to cry by Fred Taphouse http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-36 Fred Taphouse Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:28:29 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-36 Arlene Bang on! I owned a business and ran it best I could for a couple of years, ran out of money/options and had to wind it down, without bankruptsy, I might add, but none the less I cried when 60 people/families would be without a paycheck for the first tinme in 25 years. So I guess I like your empathy and understanding and I hope your business grows and grows and grows etc.!!!! Regards Fred Arlene
Bang on!
I owned a business and ran it best I could for a couple of years, ran out of money/options and had to wind it down, without bankruptsy, I might add, but none the less I cried when 60 people/families would be without a paycheck for the first tinme in 25 years.
So I guess I like your empathy and understanding and I hope your business grows and grows and grows etc.!!!!
Regards
Fred

]]> Comment on Marketing is the business by EDGAR LEFEBVRE http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/06/11/marketing-is-the-business/#comment-35 EDGAR LEFEBVRE Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:31:56 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/06/11/marketing-is-the-business/#comment-35 Great job Arlene ! Great job Arlene !

]]> Comment on Marketing is the business by cheryl ng http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/06/11/marketing-is-the-business/#comment-34 cheryl ng Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:54:48 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2007/06/11/marketing-is-the-business/#comment-34 Arlene, you are truly an inspiration to myself and all entrepreneurs. I enjoy reading your blog and i have no doubt in my mind that one day, I will get the opportunity to have a sit down and discuss my business ideas/concepts with you over coffee or champagne. I look forward to that "one day" when i get the chance to tell you "told ya so" =) i look forward to more words of wisdom from you Arlene,

you are truly an inspiration to myself and all entrepreneurs.
I enjoy reading your blog and i have no doubt in my mind that one day, I will get the opportunity to have a sit down and discuss my business ideas/concepts with you over coffee or champagne.

I look forward to that “one day” when i get the chance to tell you “told ya so”

=)

i look forward to more words of wisdom from you

]]> Comment on Reality TV by Bhavini http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/03/31/reality-tv/#comment-33 Bhavini Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:11:50 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/03/31/reality-tv/#comment-33 Hi Arlene...I'm your biggest fan.... Will you meet me for coffee...next time your in Toronto...pleeeeeeeeease..? Bhavini Hi Arlene…I’m your biggest fan….

Will you meet me for coffee…next time your in Toronto…pleeeeeeeeease..?

Bhavini

]]> Comment on Reality TV by Liam Taliesin http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/03/31/reality-tv/#comment-32 Liam Taliesin Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:30:18 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/03/31/reality-tv/#comment-32 Reality televison as an entertainment form fails to excite me. This is partly on principle as it short-circuits the creative process, denying gainfuil employment to those who do create - writers, actors, directeors, et al. Consequently, while it satisfies the profit imperative of producers and networks, it leave this viewer cold. Reality TV is also unsatisfying to me as an otherwise passionate 'rubber-necker' because of its vampiric nature. I don't especially derive pleasure from seeing others humiliated. Yet J'adore Dragon's Den. Seeing the entreprenurial spirit celebrated as it is on this show, learning what works and doesn't work, and sharing the agony and ecstasy of the particpants, albeit viacriously, makes for a sublime pleasure. The insights and repartee of all the dragons is an essential. The variety of views is part of what makes the show work. Reality televison as an entertainment form fails to excite me. This is partly on principle as it short-circuits the creative process, denying gainfuil employment to those who do create - writers, actors, directeors, et al. Consequently, while it satisfies the profit imperative of producers and networks, it leave this viewer cold.

Reality TV is also unsatisfying to me as an otherwise passionate ‘rubber-necker’ because of its vampiric nature. I don’t especially derive pleasure from seeing others humiliated.

Yet J’adore Dragon’s Den. Seeing the entreprenurial spirit celebrated as it is on this show, learning what works and doesn’t work, and sharing the agony and ecstasy of the particpants, albeit viacriously, makes for a sublime pleasure. The insights and repartee of all the dragons is an essential. The variety of views is part of what makes the show work.

]]> Comment on You are who you work for….. 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.

]]> Comment on Owning a business can be (fill in the blank) by Lindsay http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/09/owning-a-business-can-be-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-30 Lindsay Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:48:42 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/09/owning-a-business-can-be-fill-in-the-blank/#comment-30 As an aspiring-entrepreneur, I can relate to these wise words. My most powerful highs have been sparked by the successful sale to a customer who I never thought would bite. On the contrary, the endless struggle to convince investors that I have a sounds idea, my challenging foreign market, and the never ending battle with competitors for market share leave me exhausted and heart-broken. The challenges faced by entrepreneurs are infinite in number. But would we have it any other way? Would we be satisfied with stability and simplicity in our professional lives? Absolutely not. Keep pushing! As an aspiring-entrepreneur, I can relate to these wise words. My most powerful highs have been sparked by the successful sale to a customer who I never thought would bite. On the contrary, the endless struggle to convince investors that I have a sounds idea, my challenging foreign market, and the never ending battle with competitors for market share leave me exhausted and heart-broken. The challenges faced by entrepreneurs are infinite in number. But would we have it any other way? Would we be satisfied with stability and simplicity in our professional lives?
Absolutely not. Keep pushing!

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