Show Notes
Spirit of Entrepreneurship
- Take the initiative.
- Have a support team, family is invaluable.
- Start with your why.
- Spend time to think of something you care enough about to put time and effort into.
- Find a solution to a problem that people are appreciative of.
- Build a multi-talented team.
- Get out of the building– market validation is done by talking to potential customers.
- Remember to keep one foot on the ground.
- Remember that ideas are a dime-a-dozen, it’s all about execution on the idea.
Networking Tips for Introverts
- Go to a local event, like a city chamber or industry event.
- Bring a couple of ways of explaining what you do.
- Use different types of introductions.
- Have questions to ask people, get them talking about themselves.
Then watch how people react. - Goal is to get people to know you.
- Don’t pitch or try to sell your product, first start a conversation and relationship.
- Be consistent.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)