YES, THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS YES!
Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota (YES) Share Success Strategies every Tuesday. All ages welcome
(100 yrs or younger), no membership applications, no dues. YES is a volunteer entrepreneur support group, not a forum for MLMs. Relationship building starts 11:30; lunch 11:45; YES workshop starts at 12:15; ends at 1:15 sharp.
$12 at the door includes a tasty meal, tax, tip and all the free entrepreneurial advice you can give and receive.
Clayton’s Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Road on beautiful Siesta Key, Sarasota.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL WORDS OF WISDOM
"Apply yourself. Get all the education you can, but then, by God, do something. Don't just stand there, make it happen." ~ Lee Iacocca, businessman
WORDS OF WISDOM by Paul Gruber, motivational speaker, coach, trainer, and life long learner. http://peopleareready.tv
YES Meeting, May 26, 2009
14 First time guests:
1.) Jonathan – Jimmy’s Cookies – Michael Brown recommended him
2.) Michael Greer – Life Insurance – Senior Living
3.) Hayne Ozier – Insurance
4.) Eric Nashbar – Fax/e-mail service
5.) Arnie Nashbar – Mailorder company
6.) Michael Penn – Publisher of OurTown50.com
7.) Peggy O’Brien – Director of Sales at OurTown50.com
8.) Betty ? – Business Consultant
9.) Kenny Kensier - ???
10.) Lilly Felder – Independent Distributor /Jewelry & SendOutCards
11.) Barbara Wheatley – Marketing Director at WellBalancedLiving.com (Div. of MediaCom)
12.) Victor Orlow – Independent Agent – Aflac
13.) Brad ? – Manager InStore
14.) Sukru Basci – MetLife Insurance Representative
Entrepreneur of the week
John Meeks- he did an impersonation of
T. Boon Pickens – Legendary Texas Oil & Gas business man and currently Chairman & CEO of BP Capital.
He made 1-3 Billion Dollars (3 times)
First one at the age 68 – he got fired at 40, he was depressed – got divorced
His ideology – stay active – you do what you do best
Oil & gas man – created a hedge fund with a team of 6
He took a 6 hr. test to become a hedge fund manager and failed twice, he passed on the 3rd time.
He could not raise money – $$ were tight and he went through a couple of losing streaks –
It is important to exercise – he did at 80 years of age - gives you balance in business & life!
He said “The First Billion is the Hardest” also wrote a book by this title.
A few examples on how to build your team:
- Learn to analyze well
- Leadership is the quality that transforms good intentions into positive action
- Be patient.
- Be realistic. Dream, yes, but don’t be a daydreamer
- Concentrate on the goals, not on the size of the organization
- Forget about age, which means giving young people a chance - he gave a 17 yr old girl a chance to be his secretary, many years later, she is still his secretary
- Keep things informal. Talking is a natural way to do business
- Make sure as many people as possible have a stake in the game
- Learn from mistakes
- Stay fit. No one wants to get old and feel bad
- Practice moderation. Balance family life and work
He had 3 Rules in business: – No stealing – no drinking on the job – no interpersonal relationships within the company.
He is the 17th wealthiest person in the US – he uses no e-mail
One of his famous quotes: “Sleep 8 hours a day, work 8 hours a day, and make sure that they are not the same 8 hours!”
Famous for "The Pickens Plan" - the US is too dependent on oil.
HOW TO CREATE A BURNING DESIRE - Was the Feature presentation by Paul Gruber
How? There are 3 things -> Wants - desire - burning desire
- What is "want"? - I want a job, I want to paint, I want to make money, etc. - Wants' are security & comfort
- Desire - going to college,
- Burning desire - no failure - how can I get to "burning desire" ?
1) Block a time - 1 hr. in the morning preferable
2) Make a list of 1-50 dreams - don't be shy - write your dreams down, exercise your goal, dream big!
3) Remove 3 things: TIME- KNOWLEDGE- MONEY - as they limit your dreams
4) VISUALIZE - add pictures to your dreams- this adds excitement - you can see it!
John Greer went asking around tables for BURNING DESIRES: some examples came up-
Optimal financial security
Wellness & pain free
Time with daughters
Help young people be successful
Wake up every morning (Derek at his age!)
How to make relationships last (Doug Ross)
Talk about YES Field Trip to the Tampa IKEA store - Sukru said he felt like at Disney World - it is huge, well organized! Employees are extremely friendly & helpful. 260 stores total. IKEA is privately owned by one man. Started his entrepreneur life selling pencils using milkmen to deliver them.
Picnic Laura Raymond "Caribbean Theme" - June 28 - Potluck at Siesta Public Beach - read details on YES Website!
Doug Ross announced mixer at Clayton's for June 11, 2009 / 5-7 PM
THIS WEEK's FAMOUS ENTREPRENEUR PRESENTER --> of the week is - CLAYTON THOMPSON - Owner of Clayton's Siesta Grille
THIS WEEK's FEATURED PRESENTERS --> Ravi Ghai of Clickbooth and Doug Ross/Dr. Jack Masterson about utilizing DNA in business.
Notes of the meeting contributed by Nelly Camardo. Thank you Nelly.
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