What successful American businessmen have learned from their mothers
'20.08.2018'
Source: sravni.ru
Not all moms succeed in making money, but many raise such children who reach great heights in business. We bring to your attention advice moms 17 entrepreneurs who have achieved success.
1. Be humble.
Matt McInnis, founder of the American IT-company Inkling:
“I was a smart child, and my parents had angelic patience,” he quotes Sravni.ru... “A million times my mother reminded me:“ Be humble, Matthew. Always be humble. " I did not understand what she meant, but now I realized: you need to know the limits of your importance and attach importance to the opinions of others. It is a critical skill for the success of any entrepreneur. Fortunately, I learned it. Mom began to remind her of modesty less often. "
2. Do one thing.
Nona Lim, founder of the culinary company Nona Lim:
“Mom constantly criticized me for doing two things at the same time: fencing and running a business. She always said that the knife can not be sharp on both sides. I ignored this advice for many years, but after years I still abandoned fencing and focused on business. After that, I realized that Mom was right. ”
3. Putting the interests of others first.
Kevin Busk, founder of Guideline, a company selling equipment for fishing:
“My mother is an educator, she always puts the interests of other people first. This dedication and desire to help other people help me build a business. ”
4. To be fearless and sympathetic.
Bob Kulhan, Founder of Consulting Company Business Improv:
“My mother instilled in me the belief that it is better to do everything possible than to regret what I did not do at all. Fearlessness is the blood of an entrepreneur. However, I was instilled a sense of empathy from an early age. It helps to communicate with people and is essential for long-term relationships with both colleagues and customers. ”
5. Rely only on yourself.
Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks:
“My mother taught me how to solve problems on my own. For example, if she could not find a suitable dress, then she sewed it herself. I learned from her this creative streak. Now I have a company with a great product, but very little marketing money. Like other entrepreneurs, I have to invent something. ”
6. Agree.
Spencer Bagley, co-founder of the startup Tendr, which makes gift cards:
“Negotiating is an important skill for any entrepreneur. Mom taught me not to pay for things that are not worth their price. This applies to products for business, and the size of the salary for employees. You always have to negotiate. ”
7. Think differently.
Sanjeev Mehra, co-founder of Eos blockchain-company:
“My mother grew up in a family where independent thinking was encouraged, which was rare in Indian society. She passed this skill to me from an early age encouraging reading of literature and the study of philosophy. I benefited from this thinking from the first day of my career at HP, Pepsi, Unilever, and then in managing my company Eos. ”
8. Ask what you want.
Jonathan Regev, co-founder of The Farmer's Dog online pet food store:
“Mom gave me money and sent me to the cashier to buy what I wanted. I asked about something and, if there was no product, I asked again without her help. It was so many times until the right product was found. ”
9. Support local business.
Kara Goldin, founder and CEO of the Hint administrative platform:
“My mom grew up in a small town. After college, I moved to New York. I will never forget the first thing my mother told me then: “Always support local companies - restaurants, dry cleaners, shoe repairs and grocery stores. They can be a little more expensive, but it's important that they have a thriving business. They will make your area safer and brighter. ”
10. Be creative in solving problems.
Louis Beryl, CEO and co-founder of the Earnest student loan service:
“My mother is an entrepreneur. I remember how she started her business, calculated the budget, saved to earn. She has incredible creativity in solving problems. She proved that even impossible difficulties are always solved. ”
11. Exceed expectations.
Tyler Haney, founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices, which makes sportswear:
“I was inspired to create my own company by the words of my mother, which she said in childhood:“ Try to be the best ”. It didn't matter where my brother or sister and I went — to school, to play football, or to a bachelorette party. She always urged us to be the best everywhere. Now in our company we openly declare that we do our best with boundless enthusiasm and perseverance. "
12. Do not wait for quick recognition.
Brian Fest, co-founder of Yoshi Computer Company:
“Mom taught me that most of the work of both parents and entrepreneurs remains unrecognized. You need to treat this normally, lower your head and do a thankless job. Only after a long time can you see what you have built. ”
13. Appreciate the little things.
Garrett O'Shea, president of PockitShip, which transports goods:
“My mother said that the whole thing is in the details. In business, you should always respect even the smallest customers, especially when it comes to a large company. It is small customers that contribute to the success of your company. ”
14. Do not judge people by mistakes.
Brett Podolsky, co-founder of The Farmer's Dog:
“My mother said that people should not be judged by mistakes and failures; we need to look at how they solve problems. No matter how many times we fail, it’s important how we move forward and learn. ”
15. Be generous.
Ally Burrows, CEO and Co-Founder of MNDFL Yoga Studio:
“My mom was gone when I was 19 years old. This tragedy made me engage in introspection. Remembering my mother, I did not idealize her - she was a very difficult woman and an imperfect man, like everyone else. But she was the most generous of all the people I met in my life. The spirit of generosity combined with compassion for people is what I try to work with every day. ”
16. Personally refer to people.
Aron Caddel, founder of the bakery Mr. Holmes Bakehouse:
“When I was growing up, my mother insisted on writing thank-you cards for any reason. This was in the 90s of the last century in Southern California. The lesson did not bring much benefit, besides, my handwriting was illegible, and I was not friends with grammar. Little has changed since then, but now in my company, employees receive handwritten letters with greetings when applying for a job, thanks for processing or condolences in difficult times. I still do not understand why my mother asked me to write postcards, but in our digital age they have definitely become special. ”
17. Work hard.
Oshma Garg, Founder and CEO of Gobble Dishes Factory:
“One of the biggest lessons I received from my mother is to never give up, work hard and trust my instinct. In my family, my parents worked all the time and achieved success in their careers, showing that hard work and determination pays off. ”
