“To succeed, you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.” Tony Dorsett
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It’s Not Personal
As is so often the case, businesses are formed and products launched as a result of a personal need. One mom’s creative initiative was only the beginning of a growing product line which meets the needs of many parents. Starting with what we know best and need the most is often a great place to begin. What might be your launch pad?
” Mompreneur Formulates a Product Line to Bond with Her Son Who Has Autism.”
Today’s Quote: The Positive In Negative Events
“You’re going to go through tough times – that’s life. But I say, ‘Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.’ See the positive in negative events.” Joel Osteen
A Not-So-Sweet Transition
After the Wall Street crash, this former hedge fund VP found himself working alongside, ex-cons, and having to prove his worth serving up grits and waffles – all while making a whopping $2/hour plus tips. The deep soul-searching that came with this journey turned into a book and movie. Ya just never know what life will serve up!
Today’s Quote: Face The Sunshine
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” Helen Keller
Not a Fisherman’s Tale!
This success story surprised even the founders of Yeti, two frustrated fisherman, who simply needed a cooler they could stand on! Business quickly became about much more than a single product.
By building a community and mission around their passionate commitment to the outdoors, sales have soared to $450 million and demand has exceeded production capability. The brothers “knew they had a 100-pound fish on a 10-pound line, and that their dream of a modest lifestyle business was actually too small.” They have learned to adapt and expand their vision!
“How Two Brothers Turned a $300 Cooler Into a $450 Million Cult Brand.”