So many great speakers at the Southampton Business Show last week. If you are starting up in business, or want to grow your business, I think it's really important to look to others who are already doing what you want to do. If you can get a mentor - fantastic - but at the very least grab every opportunity to get inspiration from those who have made the journey, made the mistakes, worked through the tough bits and are now willing to share their stories, tips, advice and experience.
Brad Burton walked out of his job £25,000 in debt. He started up a marketing business, but had to deliver pizzas at night to keep the business afloat. Nine years on he is the founder and Managing Director of 4Networking, an award winning author of three business books and a sought-after motivational speaker.
The keys bits of advice he shared with us were :
- Work at 100% - most of us are actually operating at around 50%
- Believe in yourself 100%
- Insufficient funds when starting a business is OK ... insufficient desire is NOT !!
- Your past does not define you, don't keep living that story
- Making mistakes is fine and, ultimately, they are what will enable you to be successful, so ....
- Wear the scars with pride, and
- Keep focused on your destination - both in life and in business
Make today a great day !
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