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Reflecting on my past business venture, Cool Monkey, where I dabbled in selling various clothing items. The experience of managing Coolmonkey was a profound learning curve, but now I can incorporate those skills into our current brand. It comes to show that any skills learned in the past can always be used and put to work in the future. It's a testament to the potential for growth and adaptation in the world of entrepreneurship. So speaking of merch… What do you think about a Mike and Mikes Dessert Merchandise Line?

New Reframed episode out now w/Kevin Mutiso In this episode, Kevin discusses the link between entrepreneurship and failure, highlighting our negative views of startup failures. The founder of Oye and ex-member of the failed startup Alternative Circle, shares his failure journey that led to success and underscores the need for an open conversation about this topic in the African startup community and beyond. Listen to the conversation below. https://lnkd.in/dVNUA5NJ

This picture, taken 3 weeks ago, makes me emotional. On the surface, it's a customer buying some shoes. But past that, it's a testament to the years of hard work, labour and learning that has gone into building Pip & Henry... From scratch. Doing things like: - Designing and sketching shoe details - Working with suppliers to source materials - Understand manufacturing and shoe construction - Building a brand, a website and marketing assets - Pitching to investors for grant funding Everything on this table we created. The shoes, the children’s books, the multi-purpose shoeboxes, the drawstring bags, the branding and marketing materials. All born out of an idea inspired by my daughter. In business, we get so distracted by the race to 'do more' and 'have more’ that we rarely pause to reflect on what we've done so far. So shoutout to all the business owners building something meaningful to leave their legacy on the world 👏🏽 This is why we do it! ❤️ #sustainability #sustainablefashion #sustainablebrand #startup #entrepreneur

As a founder, you must believe in your vision enough to fight for it. 💯 Inspite of over a 100 rejections, Melanie Perkins continuously refined her pitch and product until she found investors who shared her vision for Canva. Her success is proof that resilience and determination is required in entrepreneurship 💯 Credit: keyangle45 #startuplaunchcode #startupstories #mondaymotivation #founderstories

Hello, LinkedIn Network! I am excited to be presenting at Twin Cities Start-Up Week this year. On Thursday, Sept 21 at 9:30am, I’ll be talking about combating FOMO in your business strategy. This session is for you if: 🙋🏽♀️ you’ve ever thought that your business was trying to be “everything to everyone” 🙋🏻♂️ you’ve ever heard yourself say something like “we want to cast a wide net in order to capture marketshare” 🙋🏿♂️ you’ve ever spent time trying to tweak your copy so that it applies to as many people as possible 🙋♀️ you’ve developed multiple concurrent solutions that SEEM to go together, but … do they? 🤔 (think: we’ll walk your dog, babysit your dog, groom your dog, do puppy training, and also we have a line of pet costumes you may be interested in…) JOIN US! #tcsw #startup #strategy

I'll never forget the lesson learned from my first ever lawn mower, spray painted blue and white...    It feels like just yesterday that I was sweating under the sun, pushing that old lawn mover around the neighborhood.    Designing flyers on a really old version of Microsoft and then going door to door selling my service at a flat fee of $10 a yard.    There were some weeks I'd make $50 and some I'd make $100, just like there are ups and downs in every business.    But at 10 years old this was really good money... Money that I could use to buy my first pair of sneakers.    Fast forward to the present day, I'm deeply grateful for all the lessons I've had along the way. I was fortunate enough to be part of a tech startup in Akron, Ohio, where we saw our clientele grow from 10,000 to 580,000 in just a couple of years.    I've also had the chance to manage a portfolio of companies that together, have managed to generate $237 million in revenue. Each of these achievements was an important step in my journey.    What's the secret? No magic bullet here...    Simply a combination of radical candor, extreme ownership, differentiation, recruiting top-tier talent, humility, and setting high standards.    Each day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and push past our perceived limits.    This isn't just my story. It's a testament to the power of perseverance; a blueprint for anyone looking to forge their path in life.    So, here's to the ones hustling and grinding, the future CEOs in the making. Let's own this journey, together.      #entrepreneurship #ownership #hardwork #success #journey 

Why is it new? Because we’ve integrated trade credits called Barter Bucks! Instead of direct exchanges—service for service, at the same time for the same value—you can now purchase what you need for your business from anyone on the platform using Barter Bucks without needing to exchange a service or product immediately. Why would someone accept Barter Bucks for their service? Because they can then use those Barter Bucks to purchase what they need for their business. It’s an ecosystem of exchanged goods and collaboration. That’s the Barter Black® way. This innovation is set to revolutionize how Black entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses. We’re putting more business owners in a position to move out of solopreneurship with the help they need. Launching August 12, 2024!

"If you try to write a book for 50 million people, you've written a book for nobody, especially if it's a business book." - Scott Turman Dive into a new perspective with Scott Turman, CEO of BrightRay Publishing, as he uncovers the truth about founder branding in the startup realm. Uncover the hidden impacts on your business decisions and explore fresh strategies for growth. Tune in to the latest episode at https://lnkd.in/gpWbm8vF and elevate your startup game! #StartupWisdom #ScottTurman #BrightRayPublishing

What advise do I have for young entrepreneurs? Get started, and ship it even if you have no idea what you're doing When I was 13, my friends and I decided to build our own soapbox race cars on my grandparents' farm. It was crazy, but we just jumped right in - welding pipes, cutting metal, the whole nine yards. Of course, we had no idea what we were doing, and ended up with puffy, irritated eyes from the welding light. Instead of racing, we had to hide inside for two weeks! But you know what? After we recovered, the whole village pitched in to help us finish the project. The farm workers gave us old tractor parts and wheels to use. On race day, it was a total circus - the mayor even crashed his soapbox car! We came in last, but won a prize for being the youngest. The key takeaways? Just start, even if you're clueless. And don't try to do it all alone - building something successful takes a village, no matter how small. These days, my friends and I are all following different paths, but that crazy soapbox adventure taught us to embrace the journey, not just focus on the destination. S o my advice? Get started and ship it, scrounge up what you need, and don't be afraid to ask for help along the way. You never know where it might lead! #GetStarted #Community #Entrepreneurship #ShipIt