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Book outline: Crush It! part 2, discovering your passion
Posted by eviator in For Job Seekers on December 3, 2009
Too many people ignore their personal passions in order to conform to things that society or other people think they should do. In his 2nd chapter, Success is in your DNA Vaynerchuk discusses his personal background, his early business exploits selling baseball cards, working in his?father’s liquor store, and eventually using the internet to promote the store and his person brand. The general point of the chapter, and of the book in general is that you must be yourself. It can be difficult sometimes, but the good news is that the internet makes it possible for you to redefine yourself, and most importantly to turn your passion into your personal brand.
I can definitely relate to some of what he says in this chapter. I remember my dad working two jobs so that me and my brother could go to the best schools. I’m sure that he wasn’t passionate about loading goods into eighteen wheelers all day (his true passion has always been baseball), but he endured the back-breaking labor because he valued education, a passion that quickly became my own. You should look to your own past and find out what drives you to success. Do some soul searching and find out what you are passionate about.
Notable quotes from this chapter:
- Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business.
What are you passionate about. Let me know at EdwardViator [at] evil-marketer [dot] com
How can studying about investors and entrepreneurs be used?
Posted by Steve in About, Introduction on March 30, 2009
Part 1 of 3.
After looking at this blog, Bart Kemper wrote:
Steve — I haven’t approached any VC stuff. … You’ve seen my website … how would VC be applicable?
Bart also mentions he does not want to give up any ownership. That is for discussion at another time; let us first focus on how this blog could help the your company if you are not an investor and not seeking investment…now.
First some background: Bart’s business is Kemper Engineering Services, LLC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The web site is www.kemperengineering.com. You can read about their background, client list, goals, market, and mission statement. There is an impressive list of clients. Their goal is to grow to become one of the “premier engineering companies for the innovation, design and analysis of equipment and products”.
Bart is far from retirement and Kemper Engineering Services will be around for a long time. They may never need an investor. However, I am thinking of the possibilities…what situations could arise that Bart could use this knowledge? Go visit his site and think about how he could use this information…
What if they are working with a client that needs them to evaluate a product design? It could be a startup for the client to invest, or it could be for the client to attract investors. Understanding the concerns of the client is first step in landing that client and then following through with delivery.
One of Kemper’s engineers develops a patented item, and they want to take it to market.
What if the company decides the best way to fund it is with outside investors? So, they seek out and design their own patented product, form a company around that, and seek out investors to take it to market.
What if a startup is seeking funding, and asks Kemper Engineering to be on standby so that once they get funding they can fund Kemper Engineering to help them develop a product?
What if a startup asks Kemper Engineering to bet on the future with them? Assuming that Kemper Engineering even considers that, how would Kemper Engineering evaluate whether the startup was worthwhile? It may be a cool, useful product that is very marketable. However, the startup may have problems. Kemper Engineering should act like an investor.
FYI, not every company should consider “betting on the future” projects.
What if Kemper Engineering is asked by an investor to evaluate an engineering company or to come in and help an engineering company on the short term?
I think you get the idea. It opens up more markets and types of clients; especially for a growing company working in high technology.
Kemper Engineering is working with high technology and will be exposed to many new patentable products. They could be in a situation that they are working with someone who is trying to attract investors, or they might be working with the investors! By being versed in the considerations for an investor and a fund seeking firm, they would more likely be the company of choice when someone considers hiring them.
At the very least, it can be some interesting conversation fodder at his next networking meeting, opening up some doors to new projects.
Another answer published Next Monday wh one more answer a week after that.
PS Bart: You will have to come back then.