entrepreneurship for developers: key for success
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Entrepreneurship for Developers:
The Keys to SuccessPresented by Cory J. Miller, iThemes CEO
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The toughest, loneliest job. Ever.
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What I’ve Learned:
My Priorities
1. You 2. Your Team 3. Your Customers
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Code is awesome. But it’s all about people.
You
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PRIORITY #1
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Your happiness MATTERS MOST
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If you’re not happy
NOBODY IS
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I was miserable.
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Enough is enough. NEVER AGAIN.
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Your WHY & Your HAPPY
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Your Life Support System
1. Spouse or Significant Other
2. My Team
3. Mentors & Coaches
4. Mental Health Counselor
5. Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
My Support Group
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Retreat & Recharge
YOUR TEAM
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PRIORITY #2
If you want to go fast, go alone.
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If you want to go far, go together.—AFRICAN PROVERB
People Who Can & Will Attempt
The Summit With You
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Anger and frustration come from
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UNMET EXPECTATIONS.—SMITTY, MY COACH
One person can bring it all down.Beware!
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What Should You Hire For?
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1. Fit
2. Skill
3. Potential
Fire for POISON or
PERFORMANCE
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Firing is about BOUNDARIES
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One indisputable leadership fact:
CARE
YOUR CUSTOMERS
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PRIORITY #3
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We had a problem.
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MAKE PEOPLE’S LIVES
AWESOME!
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Protect & ProsperCustomers are the Cause we Champion
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What Are Their Dreams?And how do we help them get there?
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Marketing Is Not EvilIt’s your greatest ally.
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Don’t apologize for making money!
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The best customers want you to make money.
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The Worst Customers Aren’t Even CustomersThey’re vampires and terrorists.
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Reaching Nirvana
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Money + Meaning Profit + Purpose
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LIVE IN THE ARENA
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Get in Touchcory@ithemes.com // @corymiller303
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