#26 – 3 Tips for Entrepreneur Survival, featuring Todd Hopkins

Guest Todd Hopkins author of 2 books for cleaning industry entrepreneurs shares advice on 3 topics:

1. Get your name out
2. Get in front of the decision makers
3.  Stick it out

You’ll find Todd’s books at the links below:

The Janitor: How an Unexpected Friendship Transformed a CEO and His Company

Five Wisdoms For Entrepreneur Survival

3 Responses to “#26 – 3 Tips for Entrepreneur Survival, featuring Todd Hopkins”

1. Marla Hughes says:

   August 17, 2011 at 7:01 am

   Thanks for this. Something I really needed after the week I’ve had (NO calls on proposals I presented). Thanks for pointing out my mistake (and I KNEW this one!) of not talking directly to the decision maker.

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2. Herdisene Polk says:

   August 17, 2011 at 8:09 am

   Thank you! Thank you! This was exactly what i needed this morning! Due to financial reasons i had to take on a part-time job but it has really been slow, I am working to get my name out and join the chamber. This was a big help. Keep up the good work!

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3. Mike says:

   August 17, 2011 at 1:55 pm

   Good stuff! Important distinction regarding finding out about the decision maker. As opposed to “OTHER than yourself” try “ALONG with yourself, who will be helping to make this decision.” This is important as it helps the person you are talking with save face, because they often, initially, act as if they are the only DM. Also, you need to find this out sooner rather than later so you don’t waste too much time.

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