forging through the sting •overcoming entrepreneurial adversity as only a veteran can by norm...
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Forging through The Sting Writing and achieving the business plan Getting on stage Overcoming adversityThe Four Rules
Writing and achieving the business planThe situation
i. Executive Summaryii. Target Marketiii. Competitorsiv. Organizational Planv. Vendors/Suppliesvi. Marketing Planvii. Operationsviii. Financial Projections
Your experience counts Know your enemy Preparation Mental toughness
Leverage your ability to do “so much, with so little, that you can do practically anything,
with nothing” --Unknown
Getting on stage
The situation Conducting
Presentations Fund Raising Closing a Deal
Your experience counts Be a leader Professional Presence Know the critical facts
SALUTE Great Follow-Up
Overcoming adversityThe situation
Money ManagementFatigue Founder Dependence Balancing
Quality/Growth The Bottom Line
Your experience counts Instill esprit de corps – “A common
spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group” –The Free Dictionary
• Make frugality a company value• Identify and develop your back-up• Ensure your team understands the
“Beans and Bullets” of your organization
The Four Rules
You already know and lived the Four Rules: Courage: overcoming fears and displaying physical and
moral courage, while doing what ought to be done Candor: being frank, open, honest, and sincere with
your team, seniors and peers Competence: proficiency in your knowledge,
judgment, and skills Commitment: dedication to carry out all unit missions
and to serve the values of the unit, Military, and the country
http://www.molossia.org/milacademy/leadership.html
At the end of the day, there will be stressJust Remember – You can forge
through The Sting!
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