Entrepreneurship is a way of living, in which people must embrace the uncertainties. On every step, it tests the ability to learn from mistakes and the ability to overcome the challenges. People who are determined to build and run enterprises must have latest knowledge about the technology and business. Mirror Review provides overall reports of both.
We also understand that throughout the journey of an entrepreneur, he must be able to motivate himself. Furthermore, young entrepreneurs are constantly in search of lessons from the business pundits. Here, we have listed best advise from significant industry leaders. These advise have been taken from the magazine, The 10 Most Valuable IT Services Companies.
Sean Stapleton of Dealer Teamwork
Sean Stapleton is the CEO and Co-founder of Dealer Teamwork, an award-winning company that creates a significant competitive advantage for dealers with their impressive lineup of first-class solutions. Sean’s storied experience in the automotive industry (IMS, Who’s Calling, VinSolutions) coupled with his extraordinary leadership skills and successful track record makes him a revered consultant and an esteemed mentor to many.
Here are the lessons from Sean:
Follow your passion and work hard.
Having the right attitude, ethics and effort can help you achieve goals you never thought possible and can help you get your foot in the door when “on-paper” you may not look as qualified as others.
Some of Sean’s favorite quotes to live by…
- “To be number one, you have to be odd.”
- “Don’t skate to where the puck is, skate to where the puck is going to be.”
- “Good things come to those who wait – Great things come to those who make things happen.”
Herbert Axilrod of ActivTrak
Herbert Axilrod, co-founder and President of ActivTrak. He single-handedly built the first version of ActivTrak. Herb has years of experience building and selling successful business solutions. Referring to the aspiring business people, Herb says –
The one piece of advice I would give any aspiring entrepreneur is to adapt to changes as they come. Stay flexible, stay informed, and do whatever is necessary to ship a reliable product.
Over the years we’ve released multiple new features, interfaces, programs, etc. While we haven’t always been perfect, the ability to minimize bugs, resolve issues quickly, and ensure they never happen again are paramount. It does not matter how many times you check your code—someone somewhere will break it. You must be trustworthy, professional, reliable and maintain your expertise always.
Ivan Vislavskiy of Comrade Web Agency
Ivan Vislavskiy is a Co-founder of Comrade Web Agency. Comrade Web has completed over 400 web projects in multiple industries and sectors, from healthcare to real estate and even delving into the startup world. He has passion for unique and creative work. This passion is the foundation of the company’s culture, where ambition and out-of-box thinking are consistently encouraged and executed on all levels. Ivan says –
If you aren’t passionate about what you do, you shouldn’t be doing it. Too many individuals want to hop onto a bandwagon and ride the wave of trends. They are doing it wrong and are headed for immediate failure and ultimately a poor sense of purpose. To try and achieve success and money quickly can easily spell for disaster for not only yourself, but whatever team you choose to bring on board. The initial sparks of interest and excitement will quickly fade and you will be left chewing more than you can swallow. If there isn’t a deeper, internal driver to what you do, you will find yourself in a rut.
When you do find what you love, work tirelessly and consistently on it. Don’t take shortcuts and remind yourself that each failure is a benchmark closer to success.
Arjun Pratap of EdGE Networks
Arjun Pratap is the Founder of EdGE Networks. EdGE Networks is an innovative HR technology solutions provider, which focuses on helping organizations meet their talent-related challenges. Company’s strength lies in harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to solve the toughest talent acquisition and workforce optimization challenges faced by organizations. Arjun is responsible for the success of the company, and he advises young entrepreneurs –
In a world where change and uncertainty are two givens, most organizations are looking for agility in talent. A person with a high level of responsiveness and willingness to take on newer and bigger challenges will be better equipped to face the uncertainties in a corporate setup. This trait is greatly valued and desired today, in start-ups and large organizations alike.
AI is touching significant aspects of our lives today and it is going to be even bigger in the future. My advice to budding entrepreneurs is to focus on differentiating yourself and know what is the problem you are looking to solve and then chart the course to uniquely solve it.
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