Lesson 10: Let someone steal your wave.
The hardest part of creating something that scales and is successful is giving it up.
Lesson 8: Do some dirty work.
You learn so much about a company working in the customer service department.
Lesson 7: Sell Your Friends
Your 1st customer should be your Mom and/or Dad. The 2nd? Your friends!
Lesson 6: The Myth of Work vs. Life Balance
Having a family and starting a business go together about as well water and a cashmere couch. Messy.
Lesson 3: Don't sweat equity.
Equity is silly words with paper. Until the company sells or goes public, than it’s not so silly.
Lesson 2: When to jump in the water.
When it comes to helping start a business – get a 2nd, 3rd or even 4th opinion about the product or service.
Lesson 1: Be a Kook
Day 1 - 145 is always the most exciting time. Couches, benches, and lawn chairs – all work as an office chairs at the start.