Entrepreneurial Start-ups Ain’t Easy
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
1w ago
Start-ups ain’t easy. They can be exhilarating, rewarding, exciting, and sometimes terrifying. But they ain’t easy. Semi-Controllable Challenges Entrepreneurs face a myriad of challenges with their business models during the start-up process. As they engage their customers, they work at finding a real problem and a solution that fits the customers’ needs. Early on, they […] The post Entrepreneurial Start-ups Ain’t Easy first appeared on Dr Jeff Cornwall ..read more
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UPDATE: Fresh Eyes See Opportunities for Innovation
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
3w ago
I have an update for the post “Fresh Eyes See Opportunities for Innovation.” The founders of Cour Design have announced the launch of their new product from their business, Syne. It is called NP-19, which is a 19-inch screen that shows you what’s “Now Playing” from your playlist. It connects with how you stream music, […] The post UPDATE: Fresh Eyes See Opportunities for Innovation first appeared on Dr Jeff Cornwall ..read more
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Turning Passion into a Business Model
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
1M ago
Many people are driven into entrepreneurship based on a desire to share a deeply held passion they have with the rest of the world. Passion is often the fuel that propels people to take the entrepreneurial leap. Bootstrap! Starting with your passion rather than with a compelling market need inherently increases the risk of your […] The post Turning Passion into a Business Model first appeared on Dr Jeff Cornwall ..read more
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Organizing the Chaos of an Entrepreneur’s Life
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
1M ago
I often hear first-time entrepreneurs fret about structuring their workdays and organizing their work. If they came from the corporate world, their employers had already structured their work. These entrepreneurs talk about being shocked by the chaos of starting a business. It is even more challenging for entrepreneurs who have never had a full-time job. […] The post Organizing the Chaos of an Entrepreneur’s Life first appeared on Dr Jeff Cornwall ..read more
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We Must Move Forward
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
1M ago
“No man ever steps in the same river twice.” (Heraclitus) The ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus may not have been an entrepreneur, but some of his teachings sure do capture the world of startups. One of my former business partners liked to say that being an entrepreneur reminded him of being a shark. If you don’t […] The post We Must Move Forward first appeared on Dr Jeff Cornwall ..read more
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Fresh Eyes See Opportunities for Innovation
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
2M ago
Sometimes, an outside perspective can shed light on new ways to run a business. Fresh eyes may even see opportunities for innovation in an industry. Outsider Changes Live Show Lighting Gordon Droitcour, CEO and co-founder of Cour Design, was trained as an audio engineer. Gordon tells about how he got into live show lighting in ..read more
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Catching a Wave Early
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
2M ago
Surfers often stress the benefits of catching a wave early. David Allee, owner of Almond Surfboard and Design, puts it this way: “My personal experience surfing, as well as watching other surfers in the water, seems to continually reaffirm the fact that the ability to consistently catch waves early in their formation results in far ..read more
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New Adventures
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
2M ago
Well, my retirement has looked nothing like I imagined. During the first six months, I filled my time with as many projects as possible. I went from working full-time for the University to working full-time on various interesting projects. I enjoyed everything I was doing, but it looked nothing like retirement. Then, in early 2023 ..read more
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Reflection on my Years at Belmont
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
1y ago
I recently retired from my faculty position at Belmont University.  During my nineteen years at Belmont, I made many friends and had the honor of working with countless aspiring entrepreneurs. I shared some reflections on my career at Belmont with Elizabeth Gortmaker, who took over my role as Center Director several years ago.  Here is ..read more
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Entrepreneurial Procrastination
The Entrepreneurial Mind
by Jeff Cornwall
2y ago
Entrepreneurs, just like everyone else, can get stuck.  However, time is the enemy of the entrepreneur.  As I often tell entrepreneurs, “Don’t wait for perfection.  Sometimes good enough, is good enough!” CJ Cornell has a great post on entrepreneurial procrastination.   TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious ..read more
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