Category: Entrepreneurship

Positivity And Optimism Are Perhaps Our Greatest Traits

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Today I’m going to talk about what I consider to be one of the most attractive qualities in people (both guys and gals)… and one of the biggest driving forces for doing epic things in our life and as entrepreneurs here in Roseburg. My wife and I were at the art festival a while back here in … Continued

Get Over Yourself And Stop Being Your Own Roadblock

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I’m writing this article as much for myself as for you to hopefully get something out of too. The great thing about America is that I truly believe everyone has the opportunity to chase their dreams as long as their body and mind will let them do so. Yet the vast majority of people in … Continued

How To Get People To Buy Local MORE

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I’m a huge fan of buying local. Heck, I’m one of the first people to be bummed out when a company I like here in town shuts their doors. Whether it’s a restaurant, a clothing store, etc. But I feel there’s one huge flaw in the “think local” movement and a huge opportunity for local … Continued

Should You Quit Your Day Job?

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The age old question…. “When should I quit my day job as an entrepreneur?”. First off, even though you think it is… time isn’t your biggest obstacle in starting a business. In this post I’ll line out when it’s the right time to quit your day job, how to carve out more time, and real … Continued

Finding Passion and Purpose As An Entrepreneur

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I’ve been an entrepreneur all my life. Have never held a “real” job. So you’d think I’ve probably always done something for work that I loved to do… right? That’s not quite true. Actually, not even close. You see, entrepreneurs (or someone who wants to break out of their day job and become an entrepreneur … Continued

Entrepreneurship Is About Being A Kid Again

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Think back to when you were a kid… a really young kid. Or, if you have kids or know young kids (under 5 years old) think of them. Think about how fearless kids are at that age. How kids go out and “do it” first… and ask for forgiveness later. How kids don’t really care … Continued

Your Customers Have Evolved. Have You?

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Recently, at one of my companies (Carrot, our software company) we ran a promotion and discovered some pretty cool stuff about our customers that we wouldn’t have predicted. This one customer behavior insight changed the way we’re now doing some things. This one insight could be a “make or break” key to your own success … Continued

Need Business Funding? Look To Your Customers For The Cash.

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At our Entrepreneur Meetups (www.UmpquaEntrepreneurs.com) the biggest question new entrepreneurs have is… “Where do I get the money to start my business?” I asked the same question when I got started. I’ll answer it by telling a story on how I “bootstrapped” several companies with very little money. Before I dive in, I understand that … Continued