Jan 28, 2020 | Sean Answers
Reading articles and books about the best companies in the World and their founders is a great way to learn from their successes and mistakes. Let’s take a quick look at a few companies and what we can learn: Microsoft—wanted a personal computer in every home. Started...
Jan 28, 2020 | Sean Answers
You need to always be alert to why your business is succeeding or failing. I have found creating a dashboard system gives me the key numbers I need to determine if a negative trend is developing. You can’t fix a problem you do not know exists. I want to know these...
Jan 28, 2020 | Sean Answers
I have found successful businesses leave footprints, so I model my businesses after other successful businesses in my industry. A successful business model does a few things well: Manufactures a great product and a price you can sell it for that makes your ample...
Jan 24, 2020 | Sean Answers
They fall in love with their own idea! Every idea needs to go through the flames of critical thinking—”Why won’t this...
Jan 24, 2020 | Sean Answers
Ford, most recently not needing a government bailout because of the turnaround prior to the market collapse. Chrysler in the 80’s. IBM in the 90’s under Louis V. Gerstner Finally, Apple under Steve Jobs is legendary. Nearly a bankrupt company to a most valued company...
Jan 24, 2020 | Sean Answers
Is This Business Worth Investing In? Check on These 3 Things: Is it a profitable idea (market demand) that is both deliverable and sustainable? Is the founder a leader and capable of building a great company? Is there a great team in place to assist the...