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PRESENTS10 Inspirational Moments:

MICHAELSZYMCZAK

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Co-founder of OrigAudio3 months after launching, was named Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions of 2009” and appeared on ABC’s, “Shark Tank”

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Insight #1

Early on, it’s important for entrepreneurs

to act as a generalists - but always keep brand-awareness

at the forefront

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Insight #2

Yu can plan one way, but you never know what will hit you from another angle – be ready to pivot and iterate

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Insight #3

Everyone has the same capabilities,but hard work will distinguish

you from the crowd

(1.00m) Click to hear Michael discuss the importance of hard work.

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Insight #4

Always listen to your customers –

invent on their behalf

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Insight #5

Make sure your brand com-municates your uniqueness –it’s the only competitive

advantage you need

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Insight #6

Hire only people who share yourvalues and vision

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Insight #7

In the beginning, be cautious about allocating your marketing budget –

Today, technology and new media are your catalyst towards creating brand awareness

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Insight #8

Customer service shouldn’t be just a department –it should be the entire company and everyone in it

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Insight #9

Career success is best achieved through a combination ofskills + work + relationships

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Insight #10

Get great advice and advisors early –a world class lawyer and CPA are essential to your success

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Really reflect...

How different is your business today than it

was last year?

Really reflect...

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