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Re: Struggling Entrepreneurs, Do Not Give Up

Jim Kukral — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:07:01 -0000

Hi Lisa, I'm so glad I was able to inspire you to tears :) hehe, seriously. Thank you for commenting.

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Jim Kukral — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:06:15 -0000

Glad you found it inspiring David. That's what I was trying to do!

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David Brim — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:55:13 -0000

Very inspiring post Jim. You articulated many of the issues that as a young entrepreneur I face everyday. Putting in 60+ hour work weeks...working during the day to pay the bills and growing your start-up all hours of the night & on weekends can be very draining. However I stay extremely motivated by seeing our progress (which has been significant recently) and having the belief that someone will see our vision, and fund us so we can get to the next level and ultimately reach our full potential.

Seeing people like you who have accomplished so much, but can still relate to the uphill journey a blooming entrepreneur faces is very inspiring.

Good post!

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lisamariemary — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:35:16 -0000

Jim, I scanned this post quickly, as I'm really supposed to be writing articles and finishing up some laundry - but, I did hit this last line:

The entrepreneur inside you knows you can do it. Now, just do it.

...and it brought me to tears. I have to also admit that I haven't been coming by every day like I used to, and now I wish I was still visiting regularly - instead of in this hit or miss fashion. But you know, perhaps I was really ready to read it TODAY. You know?

Anyway - thank you - thank you so much for writing this encouraging post. I'm gonna tweet it and your new biz and then get back to the stuff I'm supposed to be doing! And I promise to come back and read the whole article!!

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Almir Bojkovic — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:24:09 -0000

Great post also considering the fact that all entrepreneurs struggle from time to time and that you need to keep your heads up if you do come across this problem.

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M. Bruce Abbott — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:29:28 -0000

Great point. Someone told me.."maybe you need to readjust your attitude these days". Maybe that's right. Instead of getting frustrated, just be thankful for what I do have and go forward with gusto!

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kirill — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:10:15 -0000

It is a really good write up/ I will save it for my personal encouragement

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rukawaw — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:42:30 -0000

This is great post Jim.

I am from Malaysia and just started to find way to improve my traffic, however first thing first in my mind now is to write more good articles and enjoy blogging. :)

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Aleksandar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:52:46 -0000

This is a great motivational post. Thanks for it.

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Tom Lindstrom — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:41:01 -0000

It takes a lot of effort to get a business started online and I have also wondered many times if all the hard work for nothing was worth it.When I look where I am today, it was worth it.Just keep going, do something every day and you are one step closer to your goal.

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Jim Kukral — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:39:59 -0000

You're such a downer John. :) Seriously, I don't think I'm saying that everyone needs to go out and be me. I'm simply trying to motivate those that want the message. Those are the only ones who will hear it anyway. The rest will ignore it.

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David — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:09:25 -0000

And one thing: if you find a working system that makes you even like 2$ per day then next thing you need to do is become expert in that system. Learn every aspect of this system and then MAXIMIZE it! Start building your own empire. $2 per day multiplied by 200 times will make you $400.00 per day/$12,000.00 per month. It's the only seriously taken way to get rich (building empires). And never let your emotions take over your decisions, your logic is what will always do good for you. That's the way it is.

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John Ettorre — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:41:45 -0000

Jim,
Some people struggle as entrepreneurs simply because they don't have what it takes to do it--either they lack the temperment, sales ability or the discipline to do the hard things or take the long view. Often they don't have the people skills to really build enough of the solid kinds of relationships that it takes to prosper in business on one's own, but are transactional with too many people--which I liken to providing a quick sugar rush rather than lasting nourishment. And to encourage these folks is, I'm afraid, not merely counterproductive, but sometimes doing them a terrible disservice. Through long experience I've come to believe that an awful lot of people really should be working for others. Each of us has to look deep within and be honest about whether they're such a person.

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MyStore — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:37:28 -0000

when the going gets tough, I get tougher...more creativity on my store site -making more money

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Internet Marketing Blog — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:19:31 -0000

I love this post! And I completely agree and it is also something we need to hear over and over. It is a lonely sitting in your underwear working at home to build an empire, but what i found is that that belief in myself and belief in the possibility of success in this business as well as the passion for it is what has kept me going through the toughest times.
Thanks Jim,
JR

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Jim Kukral — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:38:07 -0000

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Jim Kukral — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:33:47 -0000

You're welcome.

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Jodie — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:41:21 -0000

Dude.... just thanks.

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Jim Kukral — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:03:39 -0000

Very true John. Let the hunt begin!!!

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John Fischer — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:01:03 -0000

Jim-
This is exactly how I feel, an awesome perspective that really puts the optimism back in entrepreneurial. Tough times filter the good business people from the marginal business people, let the hunt begin!

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The Franchise King — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:26:07 -0000

Thank you for this great post, Jim!
It is right on. I know "that look." I get it a lot from my wife, who is not as much of a risk taker as me. And like yours, my small business is struggling, and has been since April. Some days are easier to deal with than others.
By meeting and corresponding with positive folks like you, really helps me through the down days. I NEVER want to work for anyone besides me. Ever Again.
Joel Libava
Franchise Selection Specialists Inc.
Cleveland.

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Kim Salvino — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:35:42 -0000

Thanks for the reminder to never give up, Jim.

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MattKane — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:55:25 -0000

Having just seen my bank statement I needed that. Thanks!

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JamieOz — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:06:47 -0000

Ups and downs... that's certainly a part of life. But if it doesn't kill us, it will make us stronger. I say remember we are only here once (imo) and we should learn, laugh, cry from every experience and let it make us better people. Any yes here in Oz, it looks like times are about to get a whole lot tougher as well... economic slow down, drought, bush fire season pending, but we have a wonderful one year son and life is great.

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Jeff Preston — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:05:16 -0000

It seems as these times would present the worst opportunity for creating an online business, but I have a gut feeling, that soon the economy will be opening to a new horizen with unlimited possibilities. If we press on I believe the best is like the dawn where were awakening by fresh new ideas