Comments on: 9 Traits of a Successful Entrepreneur

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Bronski — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:22:14 +0000

10. Find a good partner.

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By: Benjamin Levy

Benjamin Levy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:09 +0000

Great post and comments.

I would also add the followin one: the “ability to inspire and hire the right people”. Great entrepreneurs need to attract and retain good people. You can’t do it alone and it would not be as fun even if you could.

Early employees are especially key to your success as they, percentage wise, represent a larger part of your team/resources.

By: Alain Theriault

Alain Theriault — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:09:58 +0000

Terrific post. I would add “action oriented”. It’s so easy to loose focus at the startup phase. As much being open minded is paramount, you have to be ready to go thru a series of iterations with your concepts. That means constantly goign over a “feedback->think->decide->act upon it” process.

By: Dimmulain

Dimmulain — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:29:35 +0000

thanks for the article. I guess I should keep the outlined traits like a mantra to repeat every single day

By: Tara

Tara — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:28:38 +0000

This came along at just the right time, thank you. I was feeling a bit dejected today, but your list perked me up.

Can I add one too?

Don’t take criticism personally. If you don’t get defensive each time someone gives you feedback, you have the opportunity to learn and grow from their advice.

By: Amber Riviere

Amber Riviere — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:16:58 +0000

Great point! I agree and was just talking with another entrepreneur about this a few days ago. In the book “The Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” they talk about leading with revenue – playing red light, green light with money, and I agree with you that, in most cases, it’s possible to get off the ground without it.

By: Pay4Bugs

Pay4Bugs — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:37:09 +0000

I’d like to add one. Don’t waste too much of your time raising money, and don’t give up too much equity thinking you NEED money.

Those who constantly talk of raising money are not true entrepreneurs. We were in that mindset for a while, then we had a meeting with Charles Wang (of CA fame), who sat down with us, asked about our valuation, chucked, and said “I’m not giving you money, just do it!”

3 years later we have 3 services and broke even. That was truly advice from one entrepreneur to another.