by admin on April 12, 2012
I put together a list of my favorite books for entrepreneurs. I have read many of them multiple times because they inspire, teach, and help me in my quest to grow a business and become a better person.
While there are hundreds of great books out there, I had to narrow my list down to ten. So here are my top 10 favorite books for entrepreneurs.
1. How to Win Friends and Influence People – By Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie’s book is an all time best seller and great book for anyone. It can be found in either the self improvement or business section of your bookstore. How to Win Friends and Influence People was originally published in 1937 and has since had a few updates to the book. Warren Buffett as well as my Grandpa have both raved about the book, and so I bought and read it a few years back. Many of the concepts in the book seem like common sense, but so many of us don’t actually put them into use. The book talks about becoming genuinely interested in other people, using a persons first name, listening, and making others feel important. His concepts are absolutely essential for any entrepreneur or salesperson. I’ve read this over and over, and would highly recommend this book and others by Dale Carnegie.
What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
The longest job I’ve worked for someone else has been for 11 months. Lets just say I was born with the entrepreneurial mindset and have to be doing my own thing. Nonetheless, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad a few years ago (while I was working for a bicycle manufacturer) and two weeks later I was speaking with the owner about my resignation from the company. This book is very inspirational, and just might inspire you to quit your 9-5 job. Robert has two people playing the father role in his book. One is a professor and the other is a business man. The book talks about making money work for you and the mindset you must have to be successful. I thought the content was great and ended up buying the book for many family members and good friends. 
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by admin on April 9, 2012
For the past 20 years the internet has transformed the way we live our lives. Previously, the only hope of getting your message out in the open for free was to shout from the rooftops; or jump in front of a passing TV camera. Now it’s possible to do this to a worldwide audience with a few simple keystrokes. The internet has changed the way entrepreneurs can innovate and earn money. You don’t even need to sell a product to become a billionaire online, take Facebook as an extreme but relevant example.
David Merry - Founder of Castle Casino.com and SEO Expert
Millions of young entrepreneurial minded webmasters are bringing thousands of visitors to their website every month, but in order to be successful you need to understand online revenue models by looking past the obvious placed in front of you. You need to discover what best suits your website and users.
Below I’ve talked about the top 3 website revenue models in layman’s terms, allowing anyone getting started in the online world to make the right choice.
CPC and CPM Networks
CPC (cost per click) and CPM (cost per Impression) networks provide [click to continue…]
by admin on April 3, 2012
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by admin on April 2, 2012
Looking for ideas to get your company to stand out? Are you on a bootstrapping budget trying to get some cheap publicity using a creative guerrilla marketing tactic? If so, marketing with a mascot might be a unique idea that would work for your company.
Guerrilla marketing is an advertising strategy in which low-cost unconventional means (graffiti, sticker bombing, flash mobs) are utilized, often in a localized fashion or large network of individual cells, to convey or promote a product or an idea. The term guerrilla marketing is easily traced to guerrilla warfare which utilizes atypical tactics to achieve a goal in a competitive and unforgiving environment. – Wikepedia.com
Mascots Seem to Catch People’s Attention
People love to meet mascots, get pictures with them, and give them
a high five. They are also memorable. After doing a little research on guerilla marketing this past fall, I decided to take the plunge and order a Polar Bear mascot for my [click to continue…]
by admin on April 1, 2012
What are these podcasts you speak of?
If you don’t yet listen to podcasts, it’s time to start downloading. Podcasts are a great way to learn about whatever topics you may be interested in. The best part is that you can listen to them while driving, at the gym, or relaxing at your home. I started listening to podcasts while I exercise because I can knock out two birds with one stone. I can get in a run and learn at the same time.
Podcasts have taught me so much about internet marketing, business strategy, marketing, and sales. I also listen to podcasts for motivation, inspiration, knowledge, and humor.
Here are Think Entrepreneurship’s Top 5 Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
From Scratch is my favorite podcast that interviews entrepreneurs. Jessica Harris is a seasoned professional in radio and lands interviews with prominent entrepreneurs. Some of her past guests include the founders of Etsy.com, Patagonia, North Face, [click to continue…]
by admin on March 31, 2012
Do you have so many ideas and side businesses that you can’t stay focused? Don’t be ashamed! It is a common characteristic that many entrepreneurs seem to possess. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to meet many entrepreneurs around the country. Every entrepreneur seems to be extremely passionate about what they do. Some are focused on one thing, and others seem to spread out their minds with all sorts of ideas. In this post I’m going to tell you about my experience as a “Jack of All Trades” and how focusing on your core business will help you out in the long run.
For those who have all sorts of ideas, I applaud you. You have a lot on your plate. I think there are both positives [click to continue…]
by admin on March 20, 2012
Greg Gianforte – RightNow Technologies CEO – Software Company – 1000+ Employees
I want to share a little story about one of the first interviews I did with Think Entrepreneurship back in 2008.
You would think it might be tough to score an interview with a big CEO or business person. So far, it hasn’t been the case. I’ve interviewed many companies in addition to the few I’ve shared on the website. It has been surprisingly easy, as these entrepreneurs get excited to share their stories and to help others with their businesses. They want to give back.
The First Interview
The first big interview I did on tape was with Greg Gianforte, the CEO of RightNow Technologies. Greg sold his company to Oracle in 2011 for 1.4 Billion dollars. I decided to interview Greg after reading a book called: [click to continue…]
by admin on March 19, 2012
The internet age has provided everyone with so many new opportunities for business. One in particular deals with internet marketing and affiliate links. Internet marketing is a very powerful tool that can help people earn a living or provide a good side business of passive income. So how do you become a part of the internet marketing world? Simple. Hard work, a passion of yours to blog about, and the ability to learn and help others. Internet marketing is not a get rich quick type of business. It is a business that you must build like any other, but the longer you keep at it and the harder you work, the more success will come your way.
In this article I will talk about affiliate marketing and how to tie it into your blog. Here is the definition of internet marketing according to Wikepedia.com.
Affiliate marketing is a marketing practice in which a business rewards one or more affiliates for each visitor or customer brought about by the affiliate’s own marketing efforts. The industry has four core players: the merchant (also known as ‘retailer’ or ‘brand’), the network (that contains offers for the affiliate to choose from and also takes care of the payments), the publisher (also known as ‘the affiliate’), and the customer. The market has grown in complexity to warrant a secondary tier of players, including affiliate management agencies, super-affiliates and specialized third party vendors.
Research and Decide on a Niche Market
The first thing you’ll need to do when starting is think about a niche market to to blog about. Come up with a list of things you are passionate about. [click to continue…]
