Black Crabs and The Critics – OBZ Podcast Episode 14

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This week I talk about some of the critics you will have to overcome when building a business – specifically the people who might think you are crazy for going it on your own!  I also answer questions about how to get your product into stores, productivity and accounting.

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Topics and Questions Mentioned in this Podcast Episode: (31:27)

• I share a story from Dan Miller (48days.net) about black crabs, and the need some people feel to tear down ideas that are foreign to them.
• I talk about how building a new business from scratch is something extraordinary
• It is hard to step out of the “norm” to create your own business, but risk taking is part of the adventure
• The black crabs will reappear as you are building your business and even if your business is successful
• Question 1 is about accounting and how to handle the complex tax rules and requirements for running a business
• Question 2 – talks about productivity and getting the most out of the hours you spend on your business
• Question 3 – asks how to get an innovative product into stores – how do you break through and get into the wholesale business?
• Question 4 – How do I actually get a product out – I feel like I’m too much of a perfectionist?
• Question 5 – How do you stay motivated?

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