Comments on: 10 Crazy Things People Say to Entrepreneurs

By: andras

andras — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:50:00 +0000

this all true, all aroung the world

By: Alexandra Wilson

Alexandra Wilson — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:03:00 +0000

My favourite/most hated comment is “2 out of 3 (or insert other statistic here) businesses fail.” Thanks.

By: Leah Neaderthal

Leah Neaderthal — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:52:00 +0000

How about: “It’s not like you’re creating the next ___[name of huge company]___ or anything”. I heard that a lot when I started a social network for cyclists in Chicago (www.thechainlink.org), and the comparisons to Facebook came early and often. Most non-entrepreneurs don’t realize that there’s a massive space between a small business and a huge, well-known conglomerate; that there are niche markets that are huge in number, and that hey – maybe starting the next [huge, hulking company] isn’t the goal!

By: Debra Gould, The Staging Diva

Debra Gould, The Staging Diva — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:57:00 +0000

Erica, great post with so many quotable passages, like “Don’t look for buy-in, acknowledgement or approval from people who cannot contribute directly (or indirectly) to your success in business.”

I think that’s where so many aspiring entrepreneurs get derailed and deflated by those 10 crazy things people say. I’ve heard all of them in my 23 years as an entrepreneur, and during all of my best life decisions.

By: Erica Nicole

Erica Nicole — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:35:00 +0000

Thanks! You’re so right — “luck” is a byproduct of much more — including hard work!
Thanks for sharing your blog — we’ll reach out to you on our next
etiquette story —
http://yfsentrepreneur.com/2011/06/14/top-10-business-etiquette-tips-for-entrepreneurs/

By: www.manorofmannersintl.com

www.manorofmannersintl.com — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:53:00 +0000

Erica, I just love this post!!Glad I did find it!My fav one is ” Do you ever give your self a break?” lol I don’t need a break, I am over excited!! I believe the harder you work, the luckier You get!Thank you!Hope to read many posts from you.If you allow me my blog is http://www.manorofmannersintl.com

By: Erica Nicole

Erica Nicole — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:38:00 +0000

Thanks Ryan! You’re absolutely right!

By: Ryan Critchett

Ryan Critchett — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:03:00 +0000

Erica, another awesome post. #1 really aligns with me. I’ve always believed that when people think things aren’t possible, they’re really telling you exactly what holds THEM back.

By: YFS Magazine

YFS Magazine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:10:00 +0000

A lack of resources usually equips entrepreneurs to be more resourceful. Look at ways to crowdfund your business as a start.

Crowdfunding: http://yfsentrepreneur.com/2011/02/13/how-to-fund-big-ideas-with-lean-pockets/

By: YFS Magazine

YFS Magazine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:06:00 +0000

Great points. I never understood the “luck” assessment either.