Mother Knows Best: Advice from Mom That Changed Your Business
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Transcript of Mother Knows Best: Advice from Mom That Changed Your Business
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advice from mom that changed your business
As small business owners, we’re
out there hustling to make more
happen—for our clients, for our
customers, and for our industries—
every single day.
!But no entrepreneur is an island
(though it sometimes may feel that
way when you’re revising budgets
at 3 AM). We couldn’t succeed
without support, a whole lot of
help, and good advice from our
friends, family, and fellow small
business professionals.
!
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re
celebrating the ultimate “make
more happen” influences in our
lives—our moms. Here, the best
nuggets of wisdom our
SUCCEED members ever got
from their mothers…and how
mom’s advice helped YOU make
more happen in your business
and life.
!- The SUCCEED Group
Mom said to "live below your means."
This set me up to save
money, build a business, and not be seduced by
the trappings of success.
—Lois Kolada, CFO at Priority Designs
Live below your means.“ “
“If no one offers you a job,
hire yourself.” In other words, start your
own business. I did, and
have never looked back.
—Glenn Mazur, Executive Director, QFD Institute
If no one offers you a job, hire yourself.
“ “
As a child, I used to get myself all upset about
how unfair the world was… instead of saying
"The world isn't fair," my mother put it one better.
!“No matter how you feel right this minute, the job
still has to get done. Dig your heels in; get it done.
Then we can work on making it more fair for all in
the long run."
!She was right. After getting the job done, no
matter what the job was … I was in the right
frame of mind to be able to make real change,
not emotion-driven knee jerking.
“ “No matter how you feel right this
minute, the job still has to get done. Dig your heels in; get it done.
—Rachael R. Popek, Quality Director/R+D Specialist/Food Safety Specialist
The best advice my mother ever
gave to me was to be true to
myself and deal honestly with
everyone I came in contact
with. It's easier to remember the
truth instead of having to
conjure up the memory of a lie.
That alone has set the tone for
my continued success.
—Dawn A. Harden, Professional Editing, Writing,
Social Media, Web Design
“ “Deal honestly with everyone.
I once told my mother that I was
nervous about starting my own
company because I had four young
kids and a big mortgage. I said, “I
liked the security of working for a
bigger company." She said, "That is
an illusion. It's like an oasis in the
desert. The only security you will
ever need in life is between your
ears." It's the single best piece of
advice I've ever received.
—Brian Moran, Helping entrepreneurs and
marketers navigate the SMB marketplace
The only security you will ever need in life is
between your ears.
“ “
“You can be right, but do you
have to be right right now?”
This simple question taught
me how to listen and wait for
the right time to share my point
so that it would be better
received. Timing is everything
in business and in life...
—Karen Swinger, MBA, Social Entrepreneurship
Coach at INNOVATEChange“ “You can be right, but do you have to be right right now?
Yai Yai taught me the value of
value. "If it is on sale and no
one else wants it, why would
you want it? Quality doesn't
go on sale." I love that!
—Ellen Rohr, The Plumber's Wife turned
Business Makeover Expert
“ “Quality doesn't go on sale.
"Never wash your feet with
your socks on!” That's my
favorite among many. In other words, if you are
going to do something, do it to the max.
—Andrew Smith, Vice President Lightyear Wireless
Never wash your feet with your socks on!“ “
Dress professionally, like
you got the promotion
already, and people will
see you as promotable…
and they did!
—Lynda Barton, CPC, Founder, Right 4 Life, LLC
“ “Dress professionally.
Here is my mother's best advice that
applies to business, life, and love. She told
me, “Be seen being successful with other
girls and [your crush] will come running
back to you.”
!The lesson learned is that in business,
potential business partners need to see us
as "in high demand” … with this "perceived
demand," we become much more credible
and desirable. Good marketing and
managing that "perceived demand" is key
to new business success, life in general,
and your love life. Thank you, Mom!
Be seen being successful.“ “ —George (Tim) C Vander Veer, Oracle Database
Administrator, Developer, Expert Communicator
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