Forging through The Sting•Overcoming entrepreneurial adversity as only a VETERAN can

Norm Allgoodnallgood@synergiseducation.com

Forging through The Sting Writing and achieving the business plan Getting on stage Overcoming adversityThe Four Rules

Writing and achieving the business planThe situation

i. Executive Summaryii. Target Marketiii. Competitorsiv. Organizational Planv. Vendors/Suppliesvi. Marketing Planvii. Operationsviii. Financial Projections

Your experience counts Know your enemy Preparation Mental toughness

Leverage your ability to do “so much, with so little, that you can do practically anything,

with nothing” --Unknown

Getting on stage

The situation Conducting

Presentations Fund Raising Closing a Deal

Your experience counts Be a leader Professional Presence Know the critical facts

SALUTE Great Follow-Up

Overcoming adversityThe situation

Money ManagementFatigue Founder Dependence Balancing

Quality/Growth The Bottom Line

Your experience counts Instill esprit de corps – “A common

spirit of comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion to a cause among the members of a group” –The Free Dictionary

• Make frugality a company value• Identify and develop your back-up• Ensure your team understands the

“Beans and Bullets” of your organization

The Four Rules

You already know and lived the Four Rules: Courage: overcoming fears and displaying physical and

moral courage, while doing what ought to be done Candor: being frank, open, honest, and sincere with

your team, seniors and peers Competence: proficiency in your knowledge,

judgment, and skills Commitment: dedication to carry out all unit missions

and to serve the values of the unit, Military, and the country

http://www.molossia.org/milacademy/leadership.html

At the end of the day, there will be stressJust Remember – You can forge

through The Sting!

Taking the leapLegal FinancialBoard of DirectorsInvestorsResults

nallgood@synergiseducation.com